Tag Archives: Easy

Toddler Science: Baking Soda and Vinegar

I’ve seen this several times and finally had to give it a try.  As simple as it is, they were entertained over half an hour! Supplies: – cookie sheet or tray – baking soda – vinegar – dropper (or straw … Continue reading

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Batman Cape Tutorial

My boys both love dress-up.  Recently they’ve been big into superheroes, so I knew this batman cape would be a hit.  The best part is it only took about 20 minutes and cost under $3!  I used a remnant* of … Continue reading

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DIY Jet Pack Tutorial

The chickenpox hit our house a couple weeks ago.  Other than a day or two of feeling sick, I had a preschooler who was dying to play outside or with his friends, but was too contagious to leave the house … Continue reading

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Patriotic T-Shirt Tutorial

My kids loved the shamrock shirts we made so much, that we decided to make patriotic ones for 4th of July.  It took us about 3 hours to make 4 shirts, including drying time. Materials – White shirt(s) – Red … Continue reading

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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

We had an impromptu BBQ the other night, which gave me the perfect opportunity to try out this new recipe I found on Pinterest.  I modified the original to suit the tastes of our dinner guests, and the salad was … Continue reading

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I Spy Bottle

We recently attended a “Super Saturday” at a nearby church.  The theme was Creation, and each child was given a bag of little trinkets to remind them of the days of creation.  Perfect for an I Spy bottle! First, we … Continue reading

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Felt Board Fun- Ocean Life

Sea creatures made from felt are fabulous for long car rides or quiet time. Cut out the colorful creatures in a few minutes and what the creativity unfold. Continue reading

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Black Bean Tomato Soup

This recipe is a slight variation of one served by my good friend, Lauren. Ingredients – 40oz can black beans, drained and rinsed – (2) 15oz cans diced tomatoes w/ garlic and onion – 1 cup medium salsa – 32 … Continue reading

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Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Be an explorer, pirate, animal rescuer and more with these super easy binoculars! Continue reading

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Italian Bread Pizza

Bakery Italian bread makes this homemade pizza easy and delicious! Continue reading

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