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Archive for the ‘Arts and Crafts’ Category

July 10th, 2008

Craft (or Classroom) Tables for Kids of All Ages

I received an email today from DaycareMall about a sale on classroom tables.  I actually looked closely at these tables when I was looking for a small table for my triplets a year or so ago.  I ended up selecting a Step 2 plastic picnic table, but in hindsight, I wish I had chosen […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2008

Crayola Color Wonder No Mess Fingerpaints - Review

Crayola Color Wonder No Mess Fingerpaints sets are a great idea.  What child doesn’t love fingerpainting and what parent doesn’t detest the mess of fingerpainting?  Enter Crayola’s mess-free solution!  The problem is, the Crayola Color Wonder No Mess Fingerpaints product doesn’t work as well as kids and parents might like it to.
The Crayola Color Wonder […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

March 28th, 2008

Paint Your Own Soccer Ball - A Great Party Idea

Whenever I’m on a website looking for a product for my kids, I always try to take a few minutes to check out the clearance page.  You never know what you might find.  Today, I found one of those unique items that I don’t need right now but would be great when my kids are […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

February 12th, 2008

A Valentine Party for Pre-Schoolers

Another mom and I are in charge of the Valentine’s Party at my four year old’s school. I love planning parties for kids and they can be a lot of fun.
When it comes to planning a party for a classroom full of 4 year olds, simplicity is the key. So we have planned a fun, […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

January 14th, 2008

How to Make Balloon Animals - The Poodle

It seems that a lot of you want to know how to make balloon animals. Well there are so many resources out there that can teach you just how to make balloon animals like the poodle, the moose, hats and all kinds of different items. Each week for a while, I will feature different […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

January 12th, 2008

Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board Review

My 3 year old has been wanting to buy the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board for quite some time now. He put it on his Christmas wish list and one of his grandmas bought it for him.
At first he couldn’t really figure it out and it does say that it’s for ages 6 and […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

January 5th, 2008

My Favorite Play Dough Recipe

I do not buy play dough at the store. Store bought play dough seems to dry up too quickly and most of it just smells bad. I have been making play dough from scratch for years and not only does it last forever, but I add different extracts so that it smells good. My kids […]

By Julie -- 3 comments

December 19th, 2007

Crayola TaDoodles

I saw these Crayola TaDoodles Markers on Live with Regis and Kelly the other day. I haven’t personally used them because my kids are a bit too old for these, but I’ve heard good things about them from a few other parents.
What are TaDoodles? They are just the right size and shape for little hands […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

December 14th, 2007

Travel Toy - The Doodle Pro Basic Color

Here’s another toy that is great for traveling. I mentioned the LeapFrog Leapster the other day because I was considering buying it for my 3 year old to use on our trip to Colorado.
This next toy is the Doodle Pro Basic Color and it’s a toy he already has and loves. The Doodle Pro is […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

December 11th, 2007

Christmas Printables

My kids LOVE to print crafts and coloring pages off of the computer. We often will print birthday cards or thank you cards and they will decorate them themselves. At Christmas time I print off coloring pages to keep my younger one busy during the break. Oh that Christmas break can get long towards the […]

By Julie -- 0 comments