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A little silly, but my nephew is starting to learn his ABCs and I thought, why not create a post in honor of his efforts?!  Trying to see if we can create a list of crafts, one for each letter of the alphabet, A-Z??  Here is one to start it off: A is for Apple Wreath: http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/fall/apple-wreath.asp  Read more >

Now that we're into November, I can start looking forward to Thanksgiving - one of my favorite times of the year!  Was skimming through a magazine the other day, and came across some Fall/Halloween/Thanksgiving-ish activities that seemed like simple fun.  One of my favorites was the pumpkin/gourd decorating.  All you need is a pumpkin or gourd and an old magazine.  Cut out different parts of the face (eyes, noses, ears, lips...etc) and then glue them to the pumpkins to give them silly faces!  The examples that were shown were super cute, and I thought it was a nice  Read more >

With the summer weather (or what's left of it) I have been thinking about camping, and how great it would be to have some woodsy crafts and activities to help enhance a child's camping experience.  Does anyone else enjoy camping out with their families?  Are there any activities you have tried in the woods that your children have enjoyed?  I have found that bringing along a magnifying glass/binnoculars provides a lot of opportunity for fun and exploration!   Read more >

Been doing some research on acrylic paint, to make a decision as to whether or not it's a good idea for young kids to use it for arts and crafts.  So far, I've read mixed reviews.  If anyone has any opinions and/or insights on the subject, I'd be glad to hear them!  Read more >