Winter Break Boredom Busters

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It's basically a rule that kids like to play.  They want to be entertained.   They get boooooooooored.   One thing I struggle with over Winter Break is keeping my son busy.  It's usually cold and wet outside, and although I try to spend as much time with him as possible, I still have housework and cooking to do and can't … [Read more...]

Absorbing Artwork

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My boys are always looking for art projects. I think they are under the assumption that the more cutting and gluing and mess making, the more "arty" the project. I am not keen on cleaning up huge art messes, so this project was easy and not so messy!  Also, it uses a medicine dropper or eye dropper, which my kids seemed to love using...who … [Read more...]

Straw Planes

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I am constantly looking for new and easy things to keep my boys occupied. I have to say that while I enjoy crafts...the mess that they generally leave behind is enough to keep me off the craft-wagon. There are certain things, though, that hold boys interests, far beyond a puzzle or a box of crayons...paper airplanes are a prime example. I … [Read more...]