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9 Easy DIY Outdoor Activities for the Littles (Enjoyed by the Not So Littles Too)
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Not all summer fun needs a pool. Your kids will enjoy these amazing and super fun activities all summer long… in your own backyard. Shaving cream paint Fill up a muffin tin with shaving cream, squirt a bit of shower gel or dish soap, and add 1 drop of food coloring in different colors to
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No Room on the Fridge? Make a Wall Magnet Board
These days, many refrigerators are not magnetic. This is a new solution. The fridge is often a place where each of your family members has a place to shine. That talmidah hashavua award, the picture she’s so proud of, those incentive charts, or a really grade test mark or note from teacher. It’s also a
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For the Kids: Draw Your Own Purim Caricatures
If your children loved our Jewish caricatures and Chanukah caricatures, they’ll love this activity. Free download! This one was a reader request and illustrator C.A. Kohn agreed to draw us some caricatures again! Moms can download and print and keep kids busy with an activity that builds anticipation for Purim. Simply download and print the
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DIY: How to Make a Scrunchie with a Tie
If you can use a sewing machine, you can make your own hair accessories – and it doesn’t take long at all! Last summer, we made this cute beach bag project. If you or your teen likes to sew, now you can easily get your hair accessories done (get the skill before you get the
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How to Create Sophisticated Dot Art
Dot art is a great winter craft activity. This is not your preschool activity! This version is great for preteens and teens (scroll down for a younger kid option). It’s fun to create and the results are beautiful. Artist or not, anyone can be proud of their art creations when working on. What’s also fun
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What to Wear For Gymnastics
You signed your daughter up for gymnastics lessons, but what is she supposed to wear? Note: The first thing you should find out is whether your gym has a dress code or not. Only start shopping after you have those rules in hand. This post is for those who are enrolled in programs where official
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7 Tips on Choosing a Sunday Activity for Your Daughter
Sunday is a great time for your daughter to explore her talents and build confidence. How should she spend her time? Yom Tov is over; school is back on; and we are settling into a long and, hopefully, routine winter. With the weather turning too cold to spend time outdoors, long Sundays are ahead. Many
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Your Kids Can Practice Their Gymnastics At Home On Professional Style Equipment
Gymnastics doesn’t stay at the gym – and shouldn’t! If nurtured properly, gymnastics can become a source of confidence and joy for your children. I remember as a kid we lived gymnastics; whether on the neighbors’ trampoline or on mattresses in our basement, we were always entertaining ourselves and having good old wholesome fun! We
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A Fun Craft Activity For Big Kids and Little Kids
One project can be fun for kids of all ages! Looking to entertain your preschoolers/toddlers at the same time as your older kids? This collaborative project will be fun for both! Collect some empty cardboard boxes and break them down to flat pieces. (Don’t have any boxes? Is there such a thing? You can use
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Why You Should Have a Stash of Activity Books
They don’t take up a lot of space, but they offer a big variety of fun, productive activity. A few weeks ago, a reader wrote to us asking for ideas on after-school activities that keep kids entertained–without being too stressful for mom. And while we have another great idea coming back that’s amazing for moms
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