October 2011

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Thankfulness "Wreath of Blessings" Printable

Thankfulness “Wreath of Blessings” Printable

In this day and age of materialism, bad manners and an over-abundance of “stuff”, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to remind kids to be thankful. This activity is a fun way to remind kids (and us!) how much we have to be thankful for. Color the wreath with pretty Fall colors, and inside, write all [...]

Apple Head Dolls for Kids

Apple Head Dolls for Kids

Making apple head dolls is a very old crafting technique that is thought to have started with the Seneca Indians. These dolls are fun and easy to make, and are a great way for a child to discover his or her creativity. It’s also a very inexpensive craft that requires very few materials. Since there [...]

8 High Protein Kid Friendly Snacks

8 High Protein Kid Friendly Snacks

There are many reasons for the child obesity problem in America today, but certainly one of the major reasons for many children is a poor diet, especially when it comes to snacking on junk food that’s high in sugar and colorings and low in nutrients. Parents can help by providing healthy snacks that are high [...]

Soup Toys - Awesome Free Creative Game

Soup Toys – Awesome Free Creative Game

It’s rare that I run across a downloadable game that is worth much these days, but this is the one of the neatest  programs I’ve seen in a long time. It’s basically a big toy box, full of a wide variety of toys and play sets. The toys bounce around, make funny noises, float, stack, [...]