Have you ever decided to take a second look in your recycling bin before throwing it all out? You may be surprised. With just a little creativity you can get so much MORE use out of your empty containers. A lot of the time, you may find you have a lot of good plastic […]
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A simple but effective way of showcasing your treasured family photographs. What you’ll need: 11 6×4 wooden picture frames Command picture hanging strips 5 photographs in portrait orientation 6 photographs in landscape orientation Ruler Pencil Paint (optional) What to do: Place photographs inside frames. On the back of the frames attach Command picture hanging strips
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A fun ‘first aid’ play set for the kids, that can be made from house hold items. I saw this on one of those life style shows, ‘Better Home and Garden’s’ and I couldn’t resist making one myself (with a few changes) and sharing it with all of you! Things you need: White cardboard (I
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This is kind of a no-recipe-required paint, but it is a neat idea if you are wanting to include your babies in the ‘sensory’ experience, particularly if you have older children who are painting. It is also a good idea to use if you want to introduce them to ‘baby-led-weaning’ and feeding themselves. It is fun
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Here is a tasty twist on painting! Great for babies and toddlers. You can get them all involved without worrying about toxic paints and constantly staying “Don’t put that in your mouth!” It becomes a full on sensory experience, whether they want to paint with it, play with it or eat it! I found
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This is a great easy recipe to make, from household ingredients. The kids will have a whole lot of fun playing with and hopefully painting with it too! You can adjust the consistency using water, thicker for finger painting or and thinner for brush painting or collage. I found this recipe while searching online for
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Advent Day 24 This activity completes the ongoing Nativity Story activity and is a nice keepsake for your children. You will need: Completed colouring activities from days 4, 9, 13, 19 and 22 Some coloured paper or card for a cover Pencils Stapler What to do: Encourage your children to decorate a cover for their
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What child doesn’t love a birthday party? Here’s a unique way to keep in mind that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday! You will need: Party decorations Cake or cupcakes Birthday candles What to do: Hold a birthday party for Jesus! Make a cake, or cupcakes. Light the candles and sing Jesus happy birthday. Encourage your children
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Just a few days and activities left until Christmas now! During the fourth week of Advent you will need the following supplies: Day Twenty-Two – The Nativity Story: The Wise Men A nativity story book, pencils and paper Day Twenty-Three – Throw A Birthday Party For Jesus Cake or cupcakes, birthday candles, party hats
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After a few days of fun, but busy activities, settling down with the Christmas story and a simple colouring activity is a nice way to prepare for Christmas. You will need: A Christmas story book or picture Bible A picture of the Three Wise Men for colouring Pencils What to do: Read/share the Christmas story
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