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Eric Carle Inspired Glow In The Dark Handprint Firefly

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We've had so much fun this week creating crafts to go along with our favorite Eric Carle book The Very Lonely Firefly. Another one that we crafted up was this easy Glow In The Dark Handprint Firefly. Check out the directions below!   Glow In The Dark Handprint Firefly This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Supplies Needed: Tissue Paper Yellow … [Read more...]

12+ Gross Motor Skills For Toddlers

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you're a mother of a toddler then you know how much energy they have from sun up to sun down. From running, jumping, climbing, exploring - you name it. Here are some fun activities to help hand-eye coordination, color recognition, and gross motor skills to help burn off some of that toddler … [Read more...]

Restaurant Busy Bag Ideas For Toddlers

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cracker Barrel for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Let's face it, dining out with toddlers is tough. In a perfect world, my children would sit through dinner quietly while enjoying their meal. Once in a blue moon this may happen, but they're usually bored after a few minutes, loose the three crayons the waitress gave them when we got there, … [Read more...]

15 Creepy Crawly Spider Activities For Kids

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Normally I'm not a bug lover of any kind, but these spider crafts are too fun to resist! They're perfect for your little bug lover or if you're planning ahead for some Halloween crafts.  Here are 15 spider activities for kids that include sensory, art, and some fine motor activities. 15 Spider Crafts & Activities for Kids Click on the links below for the tutorials. 1. Halloween Paper … [Read more...]

27 Ocean Crafts For Kids

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Sadly, we weren't able to plan a family vacation this summer which is typically a few days at the Outer Banks. So instead we're bringing the ocean to us! Every month my Kids Craft Stars friends and I do a monthly craft challenge, this month's challenge was an Ocean theme. These talented ladies always amaze me at what they end up creating! Here are 27 super cute Ocean Crafts for kids! 27 … [Read more...]