FunThingsToDoWithUrKidz

Birthday card me and my kids made for my nephew. Love the idea of having real candles on the card!~

love this idea My kids love me blowing bubbles but after awhile I get light headed This was a neat idea....You put your bubble wand in front of a running fan It was amazing, pretty and worked very well note~ always think ahead as to where the bubbles will go...yes we did this inside but we moved any electronics or anything else we didn't want bubbles on.  I am excited to try this outside though and open a window, face the fan the other way and do this again

need~ Baking soda water bath oil (optional)  small toy (we used these sponge toys that expand in water)  First in a bowl mix baking soda with a little bit of oil(we used a lavender oil) and water. It should be a thick enough so you can make them into balls and they stay.  Once you make the balls add in the small toy and roll again so the toy is covered.   Place in a freezer till frozen.(we waited a day) Once frozen, give to our kid/kids and let them enjoy! Note~ we call them bath balls but can be enjoyed in a pool, shower or just a water table. Note2~ always watch small children with small toys. Always follow the warning labels on small toys 

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need~ baking soda epsom salt lavender oil water beads First thing to do is grow the water beads.(most come small and have to sit in water to grow) Then in a bin add water, some baking soda, epsom salt, lavender oil and the water beads. Make sure to have a hand towel ready to wipe off feet before letting kid/kids run around. My daughter found this so fun, she loved feeling the beads in the water and was even catching them between her toes.  Once we were done I emptied the water, put fresh water in and let the beads sit for play at another day. 

Some great play ideas for barbies!~ ~Sleepover ~Beach day(Maybe add a dish with water as the ocean or even a pool) ~Talent show ~Wedding ~Teacher ~House ~Pet store ~A party(house party, prom, ball) ~Getting a job ~Meeting new friends (good way to teach little kids about the gift of making new friends, how to act, etc.) ~Adopting a baby (or be a baby doctor) ~Getting lost(can also help in real life, make sure to always teach your kid/kids what to do in case of a emergency!) ~Camping(hint~maybe make a camp fire out of play doh) ~Moving ~Act out a book or movie ~Make them new clothes using play doh ~Babysitting  ~Zoo Always remember to just have fun!

Sometimes new things can be scary for kids. With one kid starting school this year I  am trying to think of everything I can do to get her ready for this new step.(yes we home schooled some but this is going to be different) So together we went on a hunt of some things she might see or use in school. This bin is what we came up with, it includes different things I want to make sure she knows how to use before school. We also have a check list of things she needs to remember. (phone number, address, and full name)