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Get Ready! Get Set! It’s the Hot Wheels Track Builder Challenge Time! {GIVEAWAY}

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Hot Wheels

I am a member of the Hot Wheels® Connector Club! My son LOVES to play with Hot Wheels cars and there is a world of imaginative possibilities with Hot Wheels play, so I’m a HUGE fan as well. Hot Wheels cars are a favourite in our house! They often come in the car in my son’s pockets. They are a great small toy for little hands. Building the tracks isn’t as difficult as I originally thought it would be!  I left to go to a Bridal Shower and when I returned, our entire first floor had been taken over by my … Continue reading →

A List of Outdoor Activities for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Outdoor Activities

With the weather getting warmer, we are finding ourselves enjoying the outdoors more and more! We have compiled a list of some fun outdoor activities for kids in order to have some extra fun during these warm weather months. 1. Capri + 3 – 5 Simple Bubble Solution Recipes 2. Life with Moore Babies – Musical Sidewalk 3. JDaniel4’s Mom – Patriotic Wind Sock 4. Life with Moore Babies – Colorful Ants 5. Artsy Momma – Water Balloon Games 6. Multi-Testing Mommy – Bubble Fun 7. Crafty Journal – DIY Foam Flyers 8. Raising Wild Ones – Rainbow Pinwheel 9. … Continue reading →

Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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I LOVE Rainbows, don’t you? They are so bright and cheerful and makes me think of hope and happiness! We have collected a bunch of fun Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids this week. I would love to know which one is your favourite! 1. Rainbow Best Friends Jewelry from Jewelry Making Journal 2. Paper Plate Rainbow from Crystal’s Tiny Treasures 3. Rainbow Fingerprint Birds from Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails 4. Fizzing Rainbow Pots from Little Bins for Little Hands 5. Rainbow Scissor Skills and Matching Activity from Little Bins for Little Hands 6. Edible Rainbow Sensory Bin from Life … Continue reading →

10 Fun Kid Snacks ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Fun Snacks for Kids

It’s all about having FUN with FOOD this week! We are featuring 10 Fun Kid Snacks for you to prepare and enjoy with your children. Yogurt and Berries in a Conefrom Capri +3 Alphabet Numbers Pretzel Snackfrom ABC Creative Learning Eating Stemsfrom High Hill Education Pink Fluff Fruit Dessertfrom Crafty Journal Tofu for Toddlersfrom Capri +3 Caterpillar Snacksfrom Mudpies and Tiaras Cruffalo Crumble from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Strawberry Applesauce from Our Family World Healthy Whole Grain Crepes from Our Family World Let’s Go Fishing Snackfrom Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Please link up your child friendly posts below! … Continue reading →

Bug Crafts ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Bugs Crafts

  We have fully entered Spring mode around here so we have decided to share some Bug Craft Ideas with you!   1. Big Hairy Tarantula – CRAFTY JOURNAL 2. Egg Carton Lady Bugs and Fireflies  – LIFE WITH MOORE BABIES 3. Bingo Dabber Butterflies – LIKE MAMA, LIKE DAUGHTER 4. Bits of Bug Bin – RUBBER BOOTS AND ELF SHOES 5. Colored Ants – LIFE WITH MOORE BABIES 6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Paint Craft – ABC CREATIVE LEARNING 7. Painted Butterflies -LIKE MAMA, LIKE DAUGHTER 8. Paint Chip Butterfly Color Match – LIFE WITH MOORE BABIES 9. Lady Bug Math Game – WE MADE THAT Please link up your child … Continue reading →

Printable Mother’s Day Gift ideas

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MOTHER Acrostic Poem Printable

I have created these 5×7 Printable Mother’s Day Gifts for you to use. It is as simple as printing them out and putting them into a picture frame. If you are on a budget, you can find inexpensive photo frames at the dollar store. If you are looking for something a little fancier, consider looking at your local craft store where they have larger frames and matting options. Click on the images below to print. More Printable Mother’s Day Gifts Mother’s Day Coupons Mother’s Day Letter Even MORE Printable Mother’s Day Gifts World’s Best Mom Certificate All About My Mom … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Crafts and Activities Round Up ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Mothers Day Crafts and Activities

This week, we have gathered a collection of ideas for homemade Mother’s Day crafts and Activities for children. Happy early Mother’s Day! I don’t know about you, but for Mother’s Day, I don’t need anything extravagent! A homemade card or craft, some hugs and everyone getting along would make my day! Hand Print Sparkle Heart – CAPRI +3 Kids’ Art Coasters Craft – COUNTRY FIT FAMILY Handprint Flower Pot -WE MADE THAT Painted Glass Vases – TEACHING EVERY DAY Homemade Keepsake Letter – SIMPLY FUN FAMILIES Oven Bake Clay Necklaces – P is for PRESCHOOLER Decorative Tin Can – UNTRAINED … Continue reading →

Flower Crafts for Kids Round-Up ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Flower Crafts for Kids

Artsy Play Wednesday will now be featuring many of YOUR crafts in themed round-up posts each week. To see what themes are in the weeks to come, please see the image at the bottom of this post! By linking up, your post may be featured and shared across all of our social media and blogs! The more crafts you link up the higher your chances of being chosen. This week, we have gathered a collection of ideas for Flower Crafts for Kids. 1.  Planting a Rainbow Sensory Board – HOUSE OF BURKE 2.  Lollipop Flower Bouquet – CRAFTY JOURNAL 3.  KandinskyFlowers – RUBBER … Continue reading →

9 Fun Painting Ideas for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Painting Ideas for Kids

  Last week, we mentioned that Artsy Play Wednesday will be featuring many of YOUR crafts in a monthly themed round-up. To see what themes are in the weeks to come, please see the image at the bottom of this post! By linking up, your post may be featured and shared across all of our social media and blogs! The more crafts you link up the higher your chances of being chosen.   This week, we have gathered a collection of ideas for FUN painting ideas for kids. These activities use different tools, texture and more to make these educational … Continue reading →

8 Easter Ideas for Children – #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Easter Ideas for Kids

Starting this week Artsy Play Wednesday will be featuring many of YOUR crafts in a monthly themed round-up. By linking up, your post may be featured and shared across all of our social media and blogs! The more crafts you link up the higher your chances of being chosen. With Easter coming up this weekend, our first collection made from your posts will be a round-up of Easter Ideas for Children. Have fun making these on Easter weekend! Easter Ideas for Children: 1. DIY Easter Newspaper Wreath from 1 Heart, 1 Family    2. Egg Carton Easter Bunny from Totschooling  … Continue reading →