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We play war all the time around here. Usually it's setting up a bunch of toys facing each other, then throwing them and smashing them together until one side is utterly destroyed. But this time the boys wanted to make bombs for their war. It reminded me of these popsicle stick bombs we used to … Continue reading Popsicle Stick Bombs
It's Fall! And that means all things PUMPKIN! This adorable Pumpkin yarn craft is perfect for kids and adults! (Kids may need some help wrapping the yarn at the end to fill in the gaps) Supplies: Newspaper Sock Orange Yarn (the chunkier it is the less you'll have to wrap) Artificial Leaf One thick stick … Continue reading Yarn Pumpkin Craft
I have always wanted a beautiful porch display. Especially for the fall. So this year I decided to do it! One of the problems I have had in the past is that it can be so expensive! So DIY to the rescue- and an excellent nursery (plant nursery, that is)! Supplies: I'm going to tell … Continue reading Autumn Porch Display
Well, it's fall! I've been anticipating making a porch display for weeks! I had gotten it all set when my son asked if we could make a scarecrow. We watched a couple YouTube videos and saw that it was actually very straightforward. My parents were coming for a visit last Saturday, and my Mum said … Continue reading Scarecrow
As previously discussed, I am in love with Harry Potter- the books, not the person. You can see just a glimpse with this House Points Incentive Activity we made. But the crown jewel of all my Harry Potter Crafts and Activities is this party. For her 11th Birthday, my niece was allowed to have some friends over … Continue reading Harry Potter Party
When he was little my husband started a stuffed animal collection. This isn't any ordinary stuffed animal collection. Oh, no. This is an ostrich, rhino, long horned cattle, snow leopard and more. Much more. They are very cool, so I don't want to get rid of them BUT the problem is that they … Continue reading Stuffed Animal Zoo (Stuffie Storage)
We are homeschooling our son this year. We had a great morning doing his reading and math curriculum. It's not always, but this morning was awesome! My son asked when we were finished, if we could do a craft. So we looked through my pins on Pinterest to see if there was a good one, … Continue reading Tornado in a Jar
It’s Back to School time! I’m trying to think of ways to keep organized for this school year. I’ve made these charts so the kids can see, and check off, the things they need to do each day. My Grade 2 son has only writing on his, but my 3-year-old daughter has writing and pictures […]
This summer we traveled to the East Coast of Canada. While on one of many gorgeous beaches my son found a stone in the shape of an arrowhead. "Mum! Can we make a spear!?!?" Yes, son. Yes we can. We kept the stones in the van, and there they stayed for over a month. Then … Continue reading Stick and Stone Spear (2 Methods)
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