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Experiments with Dry Ice
Children | Crafts

Experiments with Dry Ice

BySharon Williams July 8, 2013July 8, 2013

Last week we got a package in the mail that said “open immediately – 5 pounds of dry ice included”. I had no clue what was being delivered that required 5 pounds of dry ice. It was ice cream bars that looked delicious, but they were not the highlight of the delivery. The kids and…

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Pets

The Story of the Miracle Kitten

BySharon Williams June 25, 2013June 2, 2014

Last week my kids got to experience a kitten rescue story firsthand. My husband had driven an 8 hour work commute and kept hearing a noise that sounded like a cat while he was driving. He pulled over and looked under the hood and around the wheel base several times just to make sure there…

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Smart piggy bank for kids
Saving & Earning Money

Smart Piggy Bank for Kids

BySharon Williams June 23, 2013February 24, 2018

How do you teach your kids to save money? Do your kids have a piggy bank to collect loose change? Our kids are 6,8 and 11 and have been learning to save money for most of their young lives. But now we have a new smart piggy bank for kids that should help us learn…

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Backyard Summer Water Party
Summer

Backyard Summer Water Party

BySharon Williams June 15, 2013January 22, 2018

My kids are out of school and enjoying the hot, summer days.  They love to play in the pool, but unfortunately we don’t have one in our yard.   That means we have to get a bit more basic when it comes to having water fun in our backyard.  I picked up some Nerf Water…

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why we bought minecraft
Children | Helpful Apps

Why We Bought Minecraft

BySharon Williams June 14, 2013November 11, 2013

I have to admit that I just don’t understand the fascination with Minecraft.  My kids absolutely love the game but it just doesn’t make sense how a game that is filled with creatures called kreepers, zombies, skelebros and spiders can be that exciting.  And have you seen the graphics?  My kids love to poke fun…

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How to make a homemade
Crafts | How To...

How to Make a Homemade Catapult

BySharon Williams June 12, 2013October 10, 2019

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your kids this weekend? Check out how easy it is to create a homemade catapult using some simple supplies in your house. My husband found this book called Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction and decided it would be perfect for our kids. Here are the…

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Kids, Paper and Cardboard
Children | Crafts

Kids, Paper and Cardboard

BySharon Williams May 14, 2013May 14, 2013

Need some ideas to inspire you to turn paper and cardboard into memories and fun? Here’s a new e-magazine from Hobbies on a Budget – Vol #2: Kids, Paper and Cardboard. There ares ideas for real life Angry Birds, paper animals, Star Wars Origami and rocket ships with eject buttons. All you need are a…

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Kindergarten Derby
Children | Crafts | How To...

How to make a Kids Derby Hat

BySharon Williams April 30, 2013February 14, 2014

Each year, the kindergarten classes at many Kentucky schools celebrate the Kentucky Derby by running a stick horse race and letting the kids decorate their own Derby Hat. This is a chance for the students to be creative and show off their own personal style with a long standing Kentucky tradition. I searched all over…

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