Here in New England we might have had a hard winter but it's surprisingly hot here already. Yesterday alone was 90 degrees! I love the heat but my kids get cranky if they don't have a great way to cool off. The boat isn't yet ready, as parents we don't want to deal with the waterslide and we don't have a pool. I've seen these fun sponge bombs all over Pinterest and a few weeks ago I picked up some … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Own Bird Seed Feeders {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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Now that the days are getting warmer and the sun is out longer we are constantly outside. We love it. We are outside first thing in the morning and we are out there until bedtime. We wanted to make your own bird seed feeders because we love finding fun crafts that can be for the outdoors. I have so many ideas and can't wait to start doing them all! This one is super simple and you probably … [Read more...]
Baby Chicks Paper Plate Craft {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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This fun paper plate craft is super easy for any age level. My oldest was telling me about the baby chicks that the school hatch every year and I thought we could do a fun craft to celebrate them. My boys had a lot of fun making theirs! Supplies Needed: Yellow Paper Plates Yellow Feathers Orange Pipe Cleaners Wiggle Eyes Glue Dots Glue Stick Scissors Orange Cardstock For our … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Dollar Store Party Backdrop {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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It had been a few years since I had been to the facility that we had Sawyer's 3rd Birthday Party at and I wasn't really sure what the room was going to look like. In the past, the decor of the pizza place we were using wasn't pretty at all and I really wanted to make sure I had some great photos from this party. I saw some really awesome fabric and photographer backdrops I could get but I really … [Read more...]
Make Your Pirate Photo Book Props for your Birthday Party {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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In the fall I received a Silhouette Portrait machine and was so excited but it was right as we began the remodeling of my office/craft room and the box got put into storage. Then when it came to planning out Sawyer's Pirate Themed Birthday Party I knew my Silhouette would be a big help and went searching for it. I have a Prepaid Subscription to the Design Store which I love because whenever … [Read more...]
Pirate Treasure Sensory Kit Goody Boxes for Pirate Party {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We just had Sawyer's 3rd birthday over this past weekend and it was so much fun! This year's theme was a fun pirate party! When it came time to decide on what to make for the goody bag I decided I wanted to do something different this year. We've been having lots of fun with Sensory Kits lately and I wanted to make them for all the kids under 5 attending the party. So we made Pirate Sensory Box as … [Read more...]
Green Sparkle Leprechaun Slime {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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Looking for a fun last minute idea for a festive Happy St. Patrick's Day? Try this Leprechaun Slime! It's simple to make, only takes a few minutes and lasts for many uses! Ingredients Needed: Bowl One: 2 Cups White School Glue 1½ Cups Warm Water ¼ Cup Green Glitter ¼ Cup Gold Glitter 20 Drops Green Food Coloring Bowl Two: 1⅓ Cups Warm Water ¾ Teaspoon of Borax (also … [Read more...]
The BEST Easy No Cook Play Dough! {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We are on a playdough kick around here, can you tell? That's because it is SO easy to make. It's a no cook playdough too! I've never really been one to let the kids play with playdough inside, and it's has been more of an outdoor play thing but not anymore. This playdough is so soft and easy to manipulate and takes just minutes to make. It doesn't get easier. I make a bulk batch and then the rest … [Read more...]
Homemade St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Gold Play Dough {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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We have been loving making play dough around here. We love how long it lasts when we make it and the boys have really had such a fun time playing with it. We've been wanting to see all the different kinds of ways we can make playdough. In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day around the corner I thought I'd we'd make a fun Leprechaun Gold Play Dough. Making play dough is super simple. Way easier … [Read more...]
