Posts Tagged by kids activities
Teach Your Child How To Swim at Home
| July 5, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
I grew up taking swimming lessons practically every summer as a small child. Now that I have children, learning to swim is a must for them also. My husband and I are on a tight budget, and the distance to drive 30+ minutes one-way makes formal swimming lessons not feasible for our children. Learning to swim is important because we have a seasonal pool. I want my children to feel… more
DIY PVC Pipe Sprinkler Tutorial
| May 30, 2012 | Posted by Amee under How To . . ., Kid's Corner |
With summer right around the corner as a mother I am planning fun crafts, play-dates, and outdoor activities I can do with my children. In the mail last week my favorite store Lowes sent their quarterly magazine “Creative Ideas.” I love flipping through the pages to see the various home improvement ideas I could easily do and fun crafts I can build with my kids. One such project marketed… more
Painted Water Color Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
| May 21, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
Right before Mother’s Day the kids and I did this adorable flower coffee filter flower craft by Hands On As We Grow. My kids loved painting the filters and getting paint all over. We had extra painted filters left over so the kids and I made butterflies. They are super easy to do and as fun as the flower craft too. Crafts supplies you need: Water Color Paints Paint… more
Simple Water Table Fun
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General, Kid's Corner |
A few weeks ago I bought a water table for my kids, because I am a mom who loves science experiments, sensory play, and making messes. I am the mother whose children run off with homemade purple playdoh smashing it into their bedroom carpet and take their washable markers and crayons to create masterpieces on their mommy’s walls and furniture. Yes my house is lived in and my children… more
Five Simple Steps to Replace Bad Behaviors
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
Does your child have a behavior that drives you nuts and makes you want to pull your hair out? What about negative behaviors that ruin or destroy items in your home? My son Tristan is five and has autism, and at times many of his repetitive behaviors make me batty. I could scold my son with spankings, time outs, telling him “no” until I am blue in the face, but… more
Easter Egg Wind Chime Craft
| April 12, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
Now that Easter is over and my family has gone back home. I have a lot of plastic Easter eggs lying around creating a cluttered mess in my home. Rather than throw the eggs away or recycle them my kids and I created an Easter egg wind chime craft that was easy and cute. What you need to get started: Plastic Easter eggs: Get the ones with little holes… more
Five Ways to Date Your Kids
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
With a new baby sister in the house, spending quality time with my children is important. Mommy and son or daughter dates are one way I make quality time for my children. I feel it is important to spend one on one time with your children. It builds a connection between you and your child, and creates feelings of security, love and self-worth. Many times as parents we become wrapped… more
Shaving Cream Bathtub Painting Leads to No Mess Fun
| March 14, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
A few weeks ago I was on this awesome sight called Pinterest, of which you likely have already heard about unless you live under a shamrock. I happened to see a “pin” from Having Fun At Home. The mother on the blog used a mixture of shaving cream and food coloring as paint for her child in their bathtub. My first thought was it was a really cool idea that… more
St. Patrick’s Day Crafting Is Fun
| March 13, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s post on my “Rainbow Pot O’Gold Kid’s Breakfast“. Today’s post is about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day through crafting, painting, and worksheets. I love to craft with my kids because it is fun to watch them learn, and I am also not afraid to make or clean up a mess. My son Tristan loves to design on worksheets, and there are hundreds of different -St. Patrick’s… more
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Pot O’Gold Kid’s Breakfast
| March 12, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Breakfast, Kid's Corner |
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon, so why not make the day more than cladding your kids in green tights or vests from the second-hand store? Food is a great way to celebrate any holiday and create cute and fun meals. I made my kids a waffle, egg, and fruit “St. Patrick’s Day rainbow pot o’gold kid’s breakfast” and they loved it! Tristan jumped up and down with excitement at… more
Kid Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas
| February 13, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
When I was a child my parents found special ways to make me feel loved on Valentine’s Day, and they did not break the bank. As a mother I want to continue this tradition and make Valentine’s Day special for my children too. Here are some kid friendly Valentine’s Day ideas to make this year memorable and fun for your kiddo. 1. Valentine Pancakes: Make your kids a special breakfast with heart pancakes. All… more
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