Ingredients 16 oz marshmallow or vanilla candy melts 12 cups popped popcorn, divided 1/4 cup sprinkles 2 cups cotton candy, torn into small pieces 3 oz blue candy melts 3 oz pink candy melts DIRECTIONS In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallow or vanilla melts according to instructions on package. Add 8 cups of popcorn […]
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Supplies 9″ Balloons Toilet Paper Tubes Scissors Packing Tape Patterned paper, stickers, glitter, etc. For Confetti – metallic tissue paper and/or gift bag filler, paper, etc. Directions Knot the balloon, and cut off the tip. Stretch the balloon tightly around the toilet paper tube, and secure in place with a strip of packing tape. Use patterned paper, […]
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Father’s Day is upon us again and so is the struggle to pick the perfect present for the special father in your life. I know finding the right gift is no easy task, as most dads already have their obtainable wants and needs, but the key to gift giving is to find something they didn’t […]
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“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin Ph.D., British anthropologist Every day we’re inundated with information and often from two opposing sides. So how do we teach kids to evaluate the information they read and hear, whether it comes from the media, our leaders, family, or friends? Teaching […]
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Has your home been taken apart by your little explorer? Don’t despair. It may simply result from an extraordinary desire to learn. Who knows, your child just may be a future scientist, inventor, or leader in the making. When your child needs to occupy some creative energy, have your child try some of these fun, […]
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Replace window coverings with products that are cordless. If that is not an option, then make sure that your cords are secured and out of reach. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes, with infants and young children accidentally becoming […]
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Preparing meals at home helps save money and makes it easier to eat healthy, nutritionally balanced meals. Here are some kitchen hacks that help make meal preparation less time-consuming and also help save on food expenses. Use your freezer to help with food prep Place fresh herbs from the garden into stock or olive oil […]
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Ingredients for Jell-O Slushie 1 Pack of JELL-O, pick your favorite 1 Cup boiling water 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Cup juice or soda with a flavor that compliments the JELL-O flavor best Directions: Combine boiling water and JELL-O and mix until dissolved completely. Mix in lemon juice and juice/soda. If using soda, it […]
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Moms, the women who raised and crafted us, melt when they receive crafts from their little ones. Instead of buying a present for the mom in your life, craft some love this year. An original craft to make would be a simple painting. Go buy paint supplies along with a little canvas for their Picasso […]
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Supplies For Handprint & Heart Suncatcher Contact Paper Printable Clear Sticker Paper Tissue Paper Scissors Directions Cut up small, square pieces of tissue paper in your desired color. Then, open one sheet of contact paper, large enough for a handprint, and place it on the table sticky side up. Add your tissue paper to the […]
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