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September 11, 2015

Set Sail with this DIY Pirate Ship

DIY Pirate Boat for kids to play in made from scrap wood and fence pickets

We have an exciting and fun project to share with you today.  My husband and son recently built a DIY Pirate Ship.  This project was inspired by this boat.   This post contains affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for details. A couple of years ago, we did some remodeling and had to take out a couple sections of our privacy fence.  Those fence sections have been leaning against the fence in our backyard since that point.   Our son came home from ... continue reading...

Filed Under: Crafts & Activities, DIY, Home & Family, Kids

September 10, 2015

Ice Cream Shop Pretend Play

pretend play ice cream shop

Our youngest two love pretend play.  You can see their favorites here: 20 Pretend Play Activities.   This summer they added a new one to their list: Ice Cream Shop.   They love it and play it nonstop.   This post contains affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for details. I made these DIY ice cream cones for them using our recycled toilet paper rolls.  We served vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream at our ice cream shop, but there a tons ... continue reading...

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September 9, 2015

Winnie the Pooh Paper Plate Craft

Today September 9th marks National Teddy Bear Day.  I am not sure how widely celebrated this day is, but we are always up for an excuse to do a fun craft.   Our kids have all had their share of stuffed animals, but not one of them has been particularly drawn to teddy bears.  We have had a stuffed monkey, spider, dog, and a slew of popular characters.  There is one famous bear that they have all loved.   Today's Winnie the Pooh craft was inspired by another ... continue reading...

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September 8, 2015

Let’s Get Playing: 20 Pretend Play Activities

20 favorite pretend play activities for kids

Play builds imaginative, emotional, social, and cognitive skills.   Play may just look like play to you, but there is a lot going on: problem soloing, skill building, and overcoming physical and mental challenges.   Pretend or imaginative play is an important component of  a young child's development.  Most anything can spur a child's imagination.   Our kids love to engage in pretend play. Here are some of their favorites.  1. Hotel Hotel is the ... continue reading...

Filed Under: Crafts & Activities, Kids

September 6, 2015

Fall Bucket List: Apple, Leaves, Pumpkins, and More

FALL BUCKET LIST-free printable

Labor day always feels like the unofficial start to Fall.  Fall is a busy and fun time for us.  There seems to be something we could do every weekend.   We have several fall traditions that our family enjoys each year. This is year I made a Fall Bucket List to remind us of all these fun traditions we love so much.  I am attaching a printable copy for you at the end.  Decorate for fall: The kids act like it is Christmas morning when I pull out the Fall ... continue reading...

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