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FUN Crafting a Molly Monkey

All new Molly Monkey directions with the face embroidered on before sewing that piece to the head.

Also, if you are having trouble with the placement for the face, you can print an extra pattern piece for the face, then cut the eyes out and poke holes with a large pin on the lines for the nose and mouth.

At long, long last, I’ve discovered the perfect the Molly Monkey pattern, and the link is down below here for you to download, gratis.

Uncompressed, it turns into a nine page PDF file, which can be opened and printed by a variety of PDF readers, like Acrobat.

Get the whole thing with the Molly Monkey pattern here at no cost to you

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Kids Delight: Playsilks

I finally worked my way into a friend’s house with a microwave to dye some playsilks with Kool-Aid…

Fun, F-U-N,  -F U N . . .

We thought we’d dye two scarves at a time in each color, but it turned out that there was just room for one at a time.

And the color from the Kool-Aid was gone from the water after one silk was dyed so we couldn’t reuse it.

Here’s the gist of the project: First soak all undyed silks in hot water with a dash of vinegar (we used distilled white vinegar) for half an hour.  Then for each silk, mix 2 cups water, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 3 packets of Kool-Aid in a glass bowl–the kids helped with this part.

You’re supposed to let it sit for three minutes, stir, then repeat the microwaving and sitting three times total for each silk.

Make Kool-Aid Playsilks with Your Kids

Others had commented on how dark the silks get and I wanted to try for a lighter playsilk, so I just did the whole process once for my silks.  Rachel wanted to try two rounds of microwaving for hers, although I don’t think the color was appreciably different.

Get ALL the details in this article: Kool-Aid Playsilks

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Picture Perfect Crafts: Gingerbread Bunting using Recycled Bags

This is a perfect way to dress up your home for the Holiday’s and teach your kids a little recycling.

Your kids will love you for it!! Instead of making real, edible gingerbread men make these up and let them decorate them with puff paint (aka “frosting”).

You can also add embellishments such as buttons, ribbon and rick rack to give them a little extra cuteness.

Just glue any extra’s on.

Get the the whole article with step-by-step instructions

in a detailed pdf here: gingerbread from recycled bags

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Tired of seeing your kids look bored and inactive during their summer holidays? Have you wondered but didn’t find the ultimate solution to their month long vacation blues? Well, just spend some time in thinking out of the box and Viola! You have struck upon a brilliant plan! Something that won’t burn a hole in your pocket but at the same time will give them enough pleasure and enjoyment.

Growing kids need to expend their infinite reserves of energy on something. Sitting like a couch potato in front of the TV all day long doesn’t provide them adequate exercise or entertainment. Eventually they end up piling loads of fat and becoming obese. To better the situation, you can bring out that makeshift plastic swimming pool, fill it water, purchase some water guns and balloons and let them a ball! Be sure to include some water toys and tubes to help them remain afloat during their games in the pool. And also keep on hand some medicines and first aid, lest some evil might befall on your kids.

Encouraging you child to do some craftwork would be a nice and simple idea. Kids love to exercise their creative faculties and if it could be focused on doing something constructive-like a dolphin out of paper, their happiness knows no bounds. Craft art books, guides, videos are not available at your local bookstore but you can stumble upon some brilliant tricks off the internet.

Gardening helps nurture your kids love for nature and inculcate in them a respect for all living creature. An exercise of watching a plant grow, something that you probably experienced as your toddler grew up will thrill and fascinate him.

All children love to watch games being played. IF a baseball team is in town, take your kids out to watch the match and indulge in their fun. Actively support teams, and take part in your child’s enjoyment.

Most school going students develop a dislike towards reading books. What you can do is you can sit down with and read out o them a popular short story. If you see they are getting bored, enact out parts of story to make them feel the action come alive. Better still, if you can lay your hands on the film adaptation of the story. That way they will be encouraged to analyze the differences between the story and the film. For starters, you can use Harry Potter or Eragon or the His Dark Materials trilogy. Kids just adore the genre of fantasy.

Get hold of some board games like Monopoly or Scotland Yard where the whole family can take part. A group involvement will up the thrill quotient of the game and that way everyone will feel refreshed and happy. Some games like scrabble might even help you and your kids’ o enrich his vocabulary.

Going out for movies is a superb alternative. Don’t forget to get the pop corn and Pepsi and during intervals, you can even entertain them with your humorous observation of the film.

Sometimes taking your id along to the workplace will inculcate in them a feel of being involved and knowing what daddy or mommy does all day. But before you do that, consult your boss and get to know whether bringing your child to the workplace is allowed.

Overall, there are a million ways to spice up the lives of your children during the summer vacation rather than allow them to become bored.

Kids toys seem to evolve with each generation, especially with the introduction of modern technology. This factor can influence the way that you choose your kids toys. If you want to avoid wasting your money on toys that your kids will ignore, do not automatically buy the toy that you liked the best when you were a kid.

If you do, chances are good that this replay of your childhood days may end in frustration or you may end up playing with the toy to show your kid how you used to have fun with the toy, which could turn into a lame situation quickly, depending on the toy. You will need either an ultra fantastic toy or a traditional favorite toy to pull this off successfully. Examples of such traditional toys include the ball, doll and miniature replica toys including vehicles and household items. The entertainment ante has been raised in the toys arena since the introduction of electronics.

Especially for children who regularly watch TV, there may be a greater desire for new fashioned toys instead of the traditional toys. Electronic toys, handheld games, video game systems and other interactive toys attract the attention of many children. It is not always the best thing to cater to such wants.

Before deciding on the best toy for any child, it is important to think about different factors. These factors will allow you to zero in on the type of toy that will best suit your child. To make a good choice in a kids toy, you will need to consider the child’s age, interests, skill level and their favorite things including color.

When you have considered the factors that will influence a child’s level of interest in the toy, you are ready to choose a toy that will have the greatest benefit for your child. The toys that are the best for your kids are toys that promote physical activity, are educational or have both qualities. You can then choose a toy that is played with one player, many players or teams.

If you want to add more physical activity to your child’s life through toys, you can do so. This is a healthier alternative to relying on sedentary forms of children’s entertainment. There are card games, board games, video games and activity games that will increase a child’s movement instead of hindering it.

Many kids toys are educational. The most fun educational kids toys are related to science, reading, math, art, music and crafts. These toys offer a hands on way of learning that is fun for different age groups. Educational toys can enhance a child’s hand and eye coordination while engaging the mind.

These types of toys can complement, enrich and expand on concepts being taught in the child’s school curriculum. Despite being educational, these toys can be truly enjoyable and engaging when the toy is appropriate for the child.

With some forethought, you can choose a great kids toy that will satisfy your desire for a toy that has real benefits for your child. A kids toy is best enjoyed when it is chosen because it appeals to a child personally in some way. Your kids toy has extra value when it is educational or promotes a physically active lifestyle.