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These Christmas trees to eat are a delicious snack idea for the holidays. I love making festive treats and these edible trees are certainly festive! There are snacks, sweets, dinner ideas and healthy options, too. 15 Yummy Christmas Trees To Eat Waffles – Use food coloring to make these fun green waffles and decorate the with...
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The key to any holiday celebration is good food. And there’s nothing better than a Christmas Tree Cheese Ball for your appetizer! We’ve partnered with Borden® Cheese to create this Christmas Tree Cheese Ball. For generations, creamy, delicious Borden Cheese has been crafted with high-quality, wholesome ingredients and the same genuine love and care you find...
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I was in the kitchen cleaning up breakfast dishes, dumping leftover eggs, toast and bacon down the drain. Madilyn, my six year-old, was using the powder room when I heard my husband, Brian, tell her, “That’s enough!” He noticed the ridiculous amount of toilet paper she was using. “I need this much, Dad!” At that...
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The holidays bring out the kid in all of us, which is what makes this time of year so much fun! Nothing accomplishes that better than baking holiday treats for kids, and making these 5 Fun Holiday Desserts for Kids! Fun Holiday Desserts for Kids This post contains affiliate links. Reindeer Rice Krispie...
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Pretty sure this toddler win’s customer of the year award from Costco HA. This 1-Year-Old Had A Costco Themed Birthday Party Complete with Free Samples and it adorable! Parents Sebastian and Josie Gonzalez threw this epic, Costco themed birthday party for their 1-year-old son Mason. The best part? They made him employee of the year! ...
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We’ve been counting down to Christmas with Random Acts of Christmas Kindness for a couple years now, and I have to say it has been amazing for our family! We are excited to do it again this year because it’s been such a great way to slow down and focus on the joy of giving,...
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Turkey is the cornerstone of the holiday meal, but what to you do with the inevitable Thanksgiving leftovers? Here are 20 Recipes for All That Turkey! So go ahead and order an extra large bird, you’re going to want all those leftovers! 20 Delicious Recipes that Use Thanksgiving Leftovers I think that my favorite part...
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Essential oils have been around for centuries and have been used to help improve lives. These are just a couple of the ways we have found and used oils in our home. If you like to use oils at home, stop by our Facebook page and tell us your favorite Oil Tip for Families. Hacks...
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One of my favorite holiday traditions is making a gingerbread house. But it’s always more fun with friends, so today we are sharing how to host a gingerbread house decorating party for kids. This post is sponsored by Wilton. All opinions are my own. A gingerbread house decorating party is a fun activity for kids...
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This is the perfect time of year to have fun with food! It’s also a great time to think about food as a potential gift idea for friends and family. Today on Family Food Live, 5 Heavenly Holiday Snack Ideas that can also be used as gifts! 5 Heavenly Holiday Snack Ideas This post contains...
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This time of the year is for giving thanks for being grateful for the people and things we have in life. Aside from being grateful, Experts Say Giving Thanks Actually Makes You Happier and that makes me quite happy to hear! In a study discussed in the Harvard Healthy Publishing for Harvard Medical School, it mentions...
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My family loves reindeer–especially Rudolph! These 27 Adorable Reindeer Crafts to Make are the perfect way to spend an afternoon with family during the holidays! 27 Adorable Reindeer Crafts To Make This post contains affiliate links. Love and Marriage Blog‘s Cupcake Liner Craft is easy, and it’s the perfect project–even for the smallest crafters! This...
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If you’ve ever bought an American Girl doll you know it’s one of the most pricey toys your child is ever going to own. Not only that, but once they’ve been played with, they look a little…rough. It’s also not possible to restore their original hair style with heat tools! Using hair curlers, or straighteners...
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The elf is going on a treasure hunt as he gets ready to find his way home to the North Pole! It’s almost time for the elf to return home and he’s getting ready with this printable, elf-sized treasure map! Perfectly sized for elf-size hands, this printable treasure map will lead the elf through cold...
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Click here to read Cool Ice Wreath Bird Feeder Craft Kids Can Make on Hands On As We Grow®
Feed the birds with a pretty ice wreath bird feeder craft that kids can make in winter!
I’ve seen some beautiful ice wreaths and thought we should make our own. Except that our ground is completely covered in snow and it’s been just too dang cold to go out and scrounge up some bits of nature to include in one.
Instead, we made our ice wreath a bird feeder. I know, we already made a bird feeder craft, but I couldn’t resist another one!
Really, this is a simple craft and can use whatever grains you have on hand. To DIY your own ice wreath bird feeder, you can use:
I emptied out our pantry to get rid of some of the odds and ends boxes of goods and dumped them in a bowl.
We ended up with some corn flakes, french fried onions, brown rice, and oatmeal. And just for all of you that think rice is bad for birds, read this – its a myth.
We made our ice wreath in a bundt pan.
George simply dumped each of the dishes into the pan and spread them around however he wished. Pretty easy.
Then we filled it with water.
Kids love pouring water – and it works hand-eye coordination too!
Oops! Not in the hole of the pan.
Pour the water around the pan on top of all the goodies!
Then we quickly snuck outside to put it on the porch to freeze.
It was one of the sub-zero days we had, so it didn’t take long at all to freeze.
If you happen to not be dipping below zero, pop your bundt pan into the actual freezer.
A couple of hours later, we checked and our ice wreath bird feeder was frozen. George was so excited when I took it out of the pan!
To get your ice wreath bird feeder out of the cake mold, rest it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. It should slip out easily!
I tied the bird feeder up with a ribbon to hang for the winter. I hope it makes it!
We’ve since had some warmer days where it was just barely freezing and it’s dripped a bit.
That’s why I wanted to use completely edible parts. Even though it would be so pretty with some ribbons and sequins in it!
If you do have access to some bits and pieces of nature, I highly recommend checking out Red Ted Art’s nature ice ornaments that are absolutely stunning. Or use actual birdseed for ornaments too, at Henry Happened.
Click here to read Cool Ice Wreath Bird Feeder Craft Kids Can Make on Hands On As We Grow®
Feed the birds with a pretty ice wreath bird feeder craft that kids can make in winter!
I’ve seen some beautiful ice wreaths and thought we should make our own. Except that our ground is completely covered in snow and it’s been just too dang cold to go out and scrounge up some bits of nature to include in one.
Instead, we made our ice wreath a bird feeder. I know, we already made a bird feeder craft, but I couldn’t resist another one!
Really, this is a simple craft and can use whatever grains you have on hand. To DIY your own ice wreath bird feeder, you can use:
I emptied out our pantry to get rid of some of the odds and ends boxes of goods and dumped them in a bowl.
We ended up with some corn flakes, french fried onions, brown rice, and oatmeal. And just for all of you that think rice is bad for birds, read this – its a myth.
We made our ice wreath in a bundt pan.
George simply dumped each of the dishes into the pan and spread them around however he wished. Pretty easy.
Then we filled it with water.
Kids love pouring water – and it works hand-eye coordination too!
Oops! Not in the hole of the pan.
Pour the water around the pan on top of all the goodies!
Then we quickly snuck outside to put it on the porch to freeze.
It was one of the sub-zero days we had, so it didn’t take long at all to freeze.
If you happen to not be dipping below zero, pop your bundt pan into the actual freezer.
A couple of hours later, we checked and our ice wreath bird feeder was frozen. George was so excited when I took it out of the pan!
To get your ice wreath bird feeder out of the cake mold, rest it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. It should slip out easily!
I tied the bird feeder up with a ribbon to hang for the winter. I hope it makes it!
We’ve since had some warmer days where it was just barely freezing and it’s dripped a bit.
That’s why I wanted to use completely edible parts. Even though it would be so pretty with some ribbons and sequins in it!
If you do have access to some bits and pieces of nature, I highly recommend checking out Red Ted Art’s nature ice ornaments that are absolutely stunning. Or use actual birdseed for ornaments too, at Henry Happened.
Spaceships, rovers, aliens, and more — these incredible LEGO creations from space can be made with bricks you already own! This post contains affiliate links. We’ve always adored Page Street Publishing and their super awesome books for kids, so we are so excited to partner with them to share about the new book, Incredible LEGO Creations...
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Nothing gets better than Easy As: 3 2 1 Birthday Cake for unplanned special occasions! If you’re anything like me, then you have occasionally forgotten a birthday or meant to call a friend, but the day got away from you. So, what do you do when your child’s best friend or lovey has a birthday and...
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As we head into the busy holiday season, I can’t think of a better time to share A Busy Mom’s Secret Weapon: The She Did It All Planner! Why Should I Choose The She Did It All Planner? This post contains affiliate/ distributor links. I usually give a planner a good go for about three...
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Click here to read No Prep Block Pick-Up Fine Motor Toddler Activity on Hands On As We Grow®
Grab some blocks for this zero prep fine motor activity for toddlers!
Toddlers just love blocks! Add in an everyday item such as your kitchen tongs for a fun and exciting no prep fine motor toddler activity.
Block activities have been a top choice for the boys lately. But cleaning up the blocks really isn’t their favorite.
Honestly, this activity kind of just came to me as a way to occupy the boys so I could do a few other things. But it turned into a creative way to cleanup toys without fighting!
Set up your own fine motor toddler activity with:
And that’s it!
First, I set out all the blocks in one container, with another bucket nearby.
I handed George my tongs and challenged him to move all the blocks to the empty container.
We just used the standard wooden blocks (affiliate link) that come in all sorts of shapes and colors. But any type of block that you have would work, like your Mega Bloks (affiliate link) or even Bristle Blocks (affiliate link).
We used a tall skinny container as our empty container, the one to put the blocks into with tongs. I think that made it more fun than just a regular old box.
George struggled from time to time with using the tongs. It kept locking shut with the clasp.
But he thought he was pretty clever when he was able to grab a block!
And he did use his hands to help out too!
Whether he was closing the tongs with one or both hands, it was strengthening his hands either way.
George has always had amazing fine motor skills for his age. The grasp he has on a pencil has always surprised me, even at 18 months.
Such a vast difference from his older brother who excelled in gross motor skills very early on.
It makes me wonder what Louis will excel in? One of my kids has to like to sing and dance, right?
For more block and fine motor activities, check out these play collections:
Click here to read No Prep Block Pick-Up Fine Motor Toddler Activity on Hands On As We Grow®
Grab some blocks for this zero prep fine motor activity for toddlers!
Toddlers just love blocks! Add in an everyday item such as your kitchen tongs for a fun and exciting no prep fine motor toddler activity.
Block activities have been a top choice for the boys lately. But cleaning up the blocks really isn’t their favorite.
Honestly, this activity kind of just came to me as a way to occupy the boys so I could do a few other things. But it turned into a creative way to cleanup toys without fighting!
Set up your own fine motor toddler activity with:
And that’s it!
First, I set out all the blocks in one container, with another bucket nearby.
I handed George my tongs and challenged him to move all the blocks to the empty container.
We just used the standard wooden blocks (affiliate link) that come in all sorts of shapes and colors. But any type of block that you have would work, like your Mega Bloks (affiliate link) or even Bristle Blocks (affiliate link).
We used a tall skinny container as our empty container, the one to put the blocks into with tongs. I think that made it more fun than just a regular old box.
George struggled from time to time with using the tongs. It kept locking shut with the clasp.
But he thought he was pretty clever when he was able to grab a block!
And he did use his hands to help out too!
Whether he was closing the tongs with one or both hands, it was strengthening his hands either way.
George has always had amazing fine motor skills for his age. The grasp he has on a pencil has always surprised me, even at 18 months.
Such a vast difference from his older brother who excelled in gross motor skills very early on.
It makes me wonder what Louis will excel in? One of my kids has to like to sing and dance, right?
For more block and fine motor activities, check out these play collections:
Do you ever get in a dinner rut? It can be hard to keep your dinners fresh every night. These 5 Course Dinner Recipes for a Mid-Week Slump will save the day! 5 Course Dinner Recipes for a Mid-Week Slump This post contains affiliate links. Chicken Cutlets Dinner Recipe Shopping List; Lemons 6 Chicken Breasts medium...
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Gift kits are great for creative kiddos. The list below isn’t like our list of DIY gifts, these are groups of objects that you can gift to your kids so THEY can create. Gift Sets for Kids You can gift your kid a collection of objects that they can use to explore and engage in...
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Have a kid that likes PJ Mask? Then you need to hurry over to Amazon where You Can Get A PJ Mask Advent Calendar for Less Than $10 Right Now! This is an Amazon exclusive advent calendar meaning you can’t buy it anywhere else! The best part is, it’s marked down to $9.99 from the...
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Let it Go… Let it Go… That song will soon be stuck inside our heads once again because Frozen II is being released soon. With that being said, Frozen toys will most likely be on holiday shopping lists this year which is why you need to know about this… Costco Is Selling A Frozen Playhouse...
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An empty box is so much more than just trash. You can turn it into so many incredible things! I love showing my kids how to put their imagination to work by turning trash into treasure. Get out the scissors and glue and make some of these incredible DIY’s all from an empty box. 16...
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Everyone loves homemade cookies, right? We are entering the season of cookies baked fresh from the oven! These 25 Simple 3-Ingredient Cookies will brighten your holidays! Simple Cookie Recipes This post contains affiliate links. I certainly don’t always have the time to bake homemade cookies. Frozen cookie dough is always an option, but it’s just...
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This post is sponsored by Crayola. Glitter wrapping paper… Some people love it, some hate it. When you choose glitter wrapping paper for your holiday presents, you just have to resign yourself to finding glitter everywhere for weeks: glitter on your clothes, glitter on your floor, glitter under your Christmas tree. It gets everywhere. So...
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Get in the holiday spirit with a cool kid-friendly filled Christmas ornament craft from Shauna, our Activity Room® Member of the Month!
Almost one year ago, our MOTM Shauna described herself as kind of a one-trick pony. She and her six grandkids were focused on just one or two main activities – doing them over and over again.
“I had a lot of play dough,” she laughs “That was kind of the main thing that we did.”
Then, Shauna found The Activity Room on Pinterest. The multi-level, highly adaptable activity plans sparked her interest and she jumped in last January.
“When I joined The Activity Room I was really just looking to include all the different developmental levels in the activity plan,” Shauna says.
Finding something that all of her grandkids, from age 7 to younger toddler, could enjoy was a major struggle. It was made doubly hard since some of Shauna’s grandchildren are diagnosed with apraxia, autism, and deafness.
“One of my biggest struggles with doing activities is just the different levels of the kid and trying to incorporate it so they all have fun and are all engaged in the activity.”
Now, Shauna is easily able to adapt one activity to meet the needs of all of the kids! She can quickly simplify or add an extra challenge to almost any ROOM activity on the schedule.
“Being a gramma of 3 “different abilities children” I love that the activity plans are holistic in its developmental approach,” Shauna explains. “The activities are simple enough that you can twist them up, spice them up, size them up or down, or just do the activity as given, to fit the needs of all the kids and families. “
Having easy to do activities helps Shauna (and all of our Activity Room Members) make precious memories with the kids in her life!
“I love the time with them, creating memories and just having fun with them. All of us benefit from (The Activity Room) and we just love getting together!”
Let’s Meet Shauna
How many kids do you have and how old are they?
I have 6 grandkids ages 8, 5, 4, 3, 9 mo, and 6 mo
How long have you been in The Activity Room?
I joined The Activity Room® January 2019
What is your favorite activity you’ve done in The Activity Room?
It is impossible to choose a favorite activity! Every week we have a new favorite.
But my boys loved the kerplunk game the best and became very strategic in their efforts. My oldest granddaughter loves everything creative and crafty, while the youngest gravitates more to the sensory and gross motor type activities
What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids when you get a few moments?
Being grandma, I enjoy every last minute. Unlike my days of being a parent, for the most part, my time with them is all about them.
I love being Gramma!
What’s your best tip for doing activities with your kids?
Let the child lead the activities.
Don’t have expectations, and don’t compare them to any other child. Praise them for their accomplishments and efforts, always.
If you were to tell a friend about The Activity Room, what would you say to them?
The Activity Room is an amazing tool to me help and engage my kiddos in learning new skills! Before The Activity Room, I was stuck on play dough and an invitation to creates “Pinterest style.”
Now with The Activity Room, the kids are enjoying the activities so much more because of the variety!
Share your favorite quote
Children learn what they live.
Not so much a quote as it is a truth.
I love the sweet holiday tradition of adding a personalized ornament to the tree every year. It’s even better when kids can make their own – to keep or gift to loved ones!
To make your own easy filled Christmas ornament, you’ll need:
To start, pop the tops off of the ornaments. Do a quick test to make sure they will actually go back on, too!
Try out this cool DIY Christmas card with your kids!
Give each child a plate or ice cube tray with all the Christmas crafting supplies in it. My kids liked to have the ice cube tray because it kept all the different kinds of crafty things separated.
You might need to demonstrate how to fill the ornament. Show how to choose and place each craft item into your demo ornament.
Then let them get creative! It’s so much fun to see how they create their own custom filled Christmas ornaments.
When they’re done, pop the tops back onto each ornament. You might consider writing their name and the year onto each one, too.
Or for really crafty/skilled kids, you could let them paint small designs or messages on the outside.
