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25 Easy Art Projects For Toddlers

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We've been exploring new art techniques lately and the kids love it! I am all about easy art projects for toddlers to encourage them to be creative. This round up includes a ton of simple art projects to keep the kids busy this summer!  25 Easy Art Projects For Toddlers Click on the links below for the tutorials. 1. Art Play Blocks - From Hello, Wonderful 2. Kid Made Painted Planter - From … [Read more...]

Recycled CD Turtle Kids Craft

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Have any old cd or dvd's lying around that you can't use anymore? Here's a cute craft using recycled CD's to make a turtle! All you need are a few materials to make this. Recycled CD Turtle Kids Craft This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Materials Needed: Green Card Stock Bath Pouf Scissors Googly Eyes Glue CD/DVD Start by cutting out … [Read more...]

How to Get Kids to Take Medicine…Without a Fight

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nauzene Kids for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.   Have you ever given a sick toddler medicine? It's not always a pretty picture...usually they fight and spit it back in your face, at least this has been my experience since my son has learned to just spit it out.  But what I've learned after having two kids is that there is an easier … [Read more...]

Recycled CD Flamingo Kids Craft

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It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s challenge was to come up with a craft that using a recycled CD. We came up with these adorable flamingos using CD's and bath poufs! Recycled CD Flamingo Kids Craft This post … [Read more...]

To The Single Moms On Father’s Day

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My husband travels for work, where he can be gone for weeks at a time. When he's gone for those long trips, the time alone always reminds me of just how much single moms do.  Those days where I'm trying to finish work, take the kids to appointments, play dates, and lessons, the days get pretty crazy. My younger sister was a single mom at the age of 17, she still worked and finished high school. … [Read more...]