By Randa on March 10, 2010
The last Shrek movie is coming out in May 2010! All the movies have been great, so we’re looking forward to the next installment. Here is a list of fun stuff for all the Shrek fans out there:
Shrek Forever After Official Movie Site – watch the trailer here, play games and activities. More games will [...]
Posted in Playables, Printables | Tagged coloring, movies, word search
By Randa on March 7, 2010
For St. Patrick’s Day I have 2 Word Searches for you and a maze! Click below to open and print:
Word Search #1
Word Search #2
Find the Pot of Gold Maze
Here are some more crafts, coloring sheets and activities from our favorite sites:
Fun list of St. Patrick’s Day crafts at Party Elf.
Cute St. Patrick’s Day coloring page [...]
Posted in Makeables, Printables | Tagged mazes, original, St Patrick's Day, word search
By Randa on February 2, 2010
Welcome to the Valentine’s Day edition All Things Family Blog Carnival. The weekly roundup of some of the best family friendly articles, tips and ideas from around the web will be hosted at a different site giving you the opportunity to find plenty of new reads! Along with all the great [...]
Posted in Eatables, Makeables, Printables | Tagged Valentine's Day
By Randa on January 14, 2010
Valentine’s Day will be here soon and homemade cards are the best! Here’s a sweet card to print and color, then fold in half and write your sentiment on the inside.
Click here to open and print.
Posted in Printables | Tagged original, Valentine's Day
By Randa on January 3, 2010
Are you looking for ways to teach kids about how the stock market works? I’ve found a couple of stock trading games for kids that will simulate real-life trading and give kids a sense of what it’s like to invest in the real stock market.
Virtual Stock Exchange
Create public or private games with a cash balance [...]
Posted in Playables, Teachables | Tagged money
By Randa on December 10, 2009
I have been making these swirly colorful glass ball ornaments for years. My tree is covered with them and they’re super easy to make and a great project for kids. For this project, all you need is some plain glass ball ornaments and acrylic paints that you can get from any craft store. I recommend [...]
Posted in Makeables | Tagged Christmas, crafts
By Randa on November 26, 2009
Anything that makes Christmas shopping easier is something I’m interested in. I hate hauling little ones around to the stores at this time of year, and it can be very difficult to find time to get to the stores without the kids to purchase their gifts. This is why I shop at Amazon.com. They have [...]
Posted in Orderables | Tagged Christmas
By Randa on November 13, 2009
Do you have kids who are into The Clone Wars? I have a great giveaway for you! Klutz has a new book out and we’re giving away copies to 5 winners!
Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars from Klutz Books is filled with tips, techniques, practice space, and translucent overlays to make you a master of [...]
Posted in Winnables | Tagged drawing, giveaway
By Randa on November 9, 2009
I just found the most awesome site for kids who love to color and want to get beyond your standard coloring books: Patterns for Colouring. They have lots of intricate patterns and illustrations for coloring that your little artists will love.
Need more intricate coloring sheets?
June Moon Visionary Art
Mandalas at Coloring Castle
Along the same lines, here [...]
Posted in Printables | Tagged coloring, original
By Randa on October 29, 2009
I’m excited to announce a new site recently launched called the FunPlace Database! This is a brand new resource designed by parents FOR parents to make it easy to find fun places to take your kids. We all need to get out of the house most days, but sometimes it’s just difficult to find places [...]
Posted in Winnables | Tagged giveaway, internet