Published July 20th, 2011 | By Jay |
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One of our favorite activities on hot days like today is water balloon baseball. Since I have 4 kids everyone gets one swing – either you hit it or you don’t. The only way you get another swing is if the balloon doesn’t break. It can be time consuming to fill a bucket of water balloons but my kids enjoy getting their heads wet when I turn the hose on and off in between filling up the balloons. I also test the younger children’s knowledge of colors when filling up the balloons. The older ones like to request a certain color but sometimes they just have to wait until we get to that balloon in the bucket! Its can be a little challenging cleaning up all the balloon pieces but its definitely fun!
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Published June 13th, 2011 | By Jay |
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The “Soda Geyser” science experiment is one of my new, favorite family activities. If you’re looking for something original to do with your kids on a nice, summer day (because this is DEFINITELY an outdoor activity), then try out this… Read more
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Published May 30th, 2011 | By Jay |
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This recipe for kids is great, because not only is it unbelievably simple to make, but it has a fun, ocean theme and is healthy. The bell pepper octopus is a terrific way to entice kids to eat more veggies,… Read more
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Published February 4th, 2011 | By Jay |
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Chocolate is a combination of ingredients that are processed together. They include pure chocolate from cacao beans, cocoa butter, cocoa solids, and sugar. Watch what happens when it melts and makes a chocolate bloom!
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Published August 22nd, 2010 | By Jay |
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Frozen yogurt (literally), is a great recipe for kids (and adults), especially in the hot, summer months. It’s ridiculously easy to make, and the best part is that it is much healthier than ice cream. Kids will have a great… Read more
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Published August 8th, 2010 | By Jay |
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I love picnics – on a nice, summer day, what better way to spend some quality time with your family? It is the ultimate family activity! Here are a few suggestions for turning your picnics into an extra-wonderful day of… Read more
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Published August 2nd, 2010 | By Jay |
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I know a lot of kids who enjoy helping mom and dad wash the car on a hot summer day. In this easy activity, kids get to do a miniaturized version of just that – with their own cars! On… Read more
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Published July 25th, 2010 | By Jay |
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Invite your kids to make their very own batch of sidewalk paint this summer – it’ll take minutes to concoct with only 3 ingredients (cornstarch, water and food coloring). They will have a great time painting beautiful pictures on sidewalks… Read more
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Published July 18th, 2010 | By Jay |
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I read about the most wonderful idea for some pool-time fun, using a popular toy – the pool noodle. If you have a noodle (the kind with a hole in the middle) that is old or you are willing to… Read more
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Published July 9th, 2010 | By Jay |
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Bowling is one of those classic activities that most kids enjoy, and many people have found ways to recreate the game in their own homes. I like to use 10 empty water bottles, since there are always plenty laying around… Read more
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