Projects to keep the kids busy!
I simply cannot believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. In the spirit of Thankfulness the kids and I did another tree project to talk about what they are thankful for. All you need is construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers and your child can make their own version of a thankful tree.
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This month is all about thankfulness. It is a great time to talk to your kids about why you and your family are so blessed and how to be truly thankful for what you have. Using some sticks and some paper bags I created a tree that will give us an opportunity each day in November to talk as a family about why we are thankful.
Playing play dough is one of my kids very favorite activities. Make the play dough so they can eat it, and you are the coolest mom on the block! When you mix edible play dough with some leftover Halloween candy to decorate it – you get a super fun after dinner treat that will keep the kids busy for hours.
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Here at A Spotted Pony we have been getting ready for Halloween all month long! If you are looking for any last minute ways to celebrate this frightfully fun holiday here are 17 Halloween things to make, eat and do all brought to you by A Spotted Pony.
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We are getting ready for Halloween in our house. What is Halloween without some tasty treats to share with your family and friends. These adorable spider and bat pops are made by covering Oreo cookies in chocolate. Yum!
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This is a project that I remember doing as a kid. Take a beautiful fall day, some old clothes, and a pile of leaves and spend some time together as a family making a scarecrow. It was such a blast for all of us and it brought back some good old memories from my own childhood.
We are always trying to come up with ways to make meal time fun – especially when there is a holiday to celebrate. These simple pumpkin pancakes will be a not so scary treat that your kids will love.
Each year we do the normal pumpkin patch visit and pumpkin carving, but here is an alternative to pumpkin carving. Grab some fabric paint and 3D stickers and let the kids decorate their own pumpkins that will last weeks on the porch.
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Turn three pizza pans into an adorable piece of wall art for any little boy’s room or playroom. It is as fun and educational as it is cute. With a few inexpensive things you can create a totally unique toy that doubles as wall art!
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This is a free and super fun activity that will have your kids screaming with delight. Have them grab a roll of toilet paper and their Mom and you are ready for some fun. Making a Mummy out of Mommy is fun for the whole family.
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