Posted by: candimich on: June 16, 2009
All kids love a good movie. But parents get tired of having their kids stare at the TV all day. Why not make movie night fun? The first thing is to pick a movie. How can you get into a movie? With tickets of course… Using paper you can cut rectangle shapes and you and your [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 16, 2009
A fun activity that can be done at home is a Spa day… With this activity you and your child can do “pedicures” and “manicures” by simply using a large bowl or container. You and your child can soak your feet or hands in the bowl with some bubbles. If you have nail brushes or any other play brushes [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 11, 2009
Here’s an idea that will give parents an opportunity to do a fun activity with their kids. I know a lot of activities require looking up and following directions, but I like this because it is always fun to find something that both kids and adults are interested in. About a month ago I had [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 10, 2009
A quick tip for a neat project that kids will love. If you’re anything like me, you’ve had one of those days where you want your kids to do something fun but you just don’t feel up for the mess that comes along with so many art projects. Well CONTACT PAPER COLLAGES are perfect! For those [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 9, 2009
Funny story… I brought a huge load of mailing boxes into the house a few weeks ago and my kids insisted on playing with them. When I finally let them, they created this huge fort with bedrooms included… They invited me in and it was just pretty amazing how they explained each room to me. [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 9, 2009
I think it is really unfortunate that children do not get the opportunity to use their imaginations anymore… Children are now handed everything that they would have imagined when it comes to toys so there is not much room for them to be creative. I can remember making Barbie beds and cars out of tissue [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 7, 2009
Kids math… Did you know that the typical games that you play with your family can be a great math help? Well it’s true. Here are a few that have worked amazingly in my house… UNO is the first one. When my daughter was just learning her colors and numbers, this is what really helped [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 7, 2009
The Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker Ball is amazing! My daughter got this last Christmas and it’s still a hit. This video gives a good idea of how it’s works, but I actually would not recommend kicking it without shoes. It’s pretty heavy. Me and my kids like to play the wonder ball on [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 3, 2009
Did you know that you can make your own silly putty and playdough at home? Well you can. First is the recipe for silly putty: You will need: Food coloring Liquid Starch Regular white glue (I like to keep a large supply of glue at home, because my kids like to glue any and everything. Also, the [...]
Posted by: candimich on: June 2, 2009
During the summer the weather is hot but don’t be startled when rain heads your way. Outdoor activities are great for summertime play but kids can have just as much fun indoors. Painting is always great because there are so many ways to do it. Finger painting is wonderful because it is soothing and it [...]
