Month: January 2019
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Winter Tree Cotton Swab Painting
Right now, it is freezing in Ohio. Mr. Not So Crafty has been braving the cold to go to work, but the rest of us have not left the house in several days. It is a perfect day to make art! Materials Needed Blue Construction Paper Brown Construction Paper White Paint Cotton Swabs (Between four […]
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Perfect Book Picks for Preschoolers
Before we became parents, the not so crafty momma was a not so crafty preschool educator! We have previously posted our picks for must have books for newborns and terrific books for toddlers. Tonight, we want to share some books that we feel are perfect for preschool aged children. Because we know most parents are […]
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Heart Wreath
After every holiday, we go shopping for clearance goodies. Last year, one of the goodies we found were foam hearts. Those hearts inspired today’s craft. Materials Needed Paper Plate Scissors Ribbon Tape Foam Heart Stickers Start by cutting the center out of the paper plate. Next, peal the paper off of the back of the […]
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Terrific Books For Toddlers
Last week, we shared a list of great books for newborns. This week, we want to share some terrific book choices for toddlers! We know toddlers can be rough on books, so every book on the list is under $12. **The following post contains affiliate links. We may get a small commission, at no additional […]
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Mess Free Painted Heart
Today, we did another heart themed craft! This time, we painted. Materials Needed Paint (We used three colors, but the amount is up to you) White Paper Scissors Gallon Sized Plastic Food Bag Start by cutting out a heart from the paper. Next, put paint in drops around the paper. Our toddler loves mixing colors […]
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Tissue Paper Heart
So we know Valentines day is still almost a month away, but today we want to share a simple craft that is perfect for little ones between one and four! This tissue paper heart is great for both home and classroom art time. Materials Needed White Paper Tissue Paper Cut Into Squares A Pen or […]
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Great Books for Your Newborn
When you are expecting to add a baby to your household, there are so many things to buy! One of our favorite things to prepare was our future child’s library. We want to share a few must have baby books with you! We know that babies can require a lot of expensive stuff, so the […]
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Painted Snow Man Face
Today is it finally starting to look like winter in north east Ohio. We are not huge fans of going out in the cold, but it was the perfect day to break out some paint. Materials Blue Construction Paper Paint (We used white, orange, and black) Paint Brush This art project has a bit of […]
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Five Family Vacation Spots
There are so many amazing places to travel as a family in the United Sates. We prioritize family travel because we want our little one to have memories of as many amazing travel experiences as possible. We have made a list of five places that we think make for amazing family vacations! Tucson, Arizona may […]