I hear those bells jingling now! Christmas is in a couple of weeks and if you have a little one like I do, they are bursting with excitement. There are so many fun activities you can do with your preschooler during the Christmas season. Here are a few ideas on some Christmas fun to share with your little one. Give Them Their Own Tree Most likely you have a tree in the living room or family room that your whole family decorates together. This is great fun, but if you have little ones hanging ornaments may not be so easy for them. This year I bought my daughter a miniature tree of her own. I went to a value store and bought a small tree for $4.99 then I hit the Dollar Store and bought some unbreakable ornaments and tiny lights. I probably spent about $10-$11.00. She had a blast decorating her own tree in her room. Little kids will love having their own tree to add their personal touches to. Advent Calendar Advent Calendars are a great way for your kids to count down the days until … [Read more...]
Fun and Easy Crafts for Toddlers
Getting a toddler to sit still can be a near-impossible feat. They're constantly exploring the world around them. That's a good thing, but sometimes they need some creative downtime. That's where toddler crafts come in. Crafts are great for toddlers for a number of reasons. It can help them develop longer attention spans. Most crafts help develop hand-eye coordination. And young children can benefit from learning how to follow simple instructions. Craft ideas that your toddler can do (with supervision) Craft Stick Puppets Puppets are fascinating to toddlers. Creating their own puppets is easy, and it's lots of fun. All you really need are some craft or Popsicle sticks, construction paper, safety scissors, markers and glue. Help your toddler cut animal shapes out of construction paper. They can draw faces and other details with washable markers. Glue the stick to the back of the shape, let dry, and then your little one will be ready to put on a puppet show. If you want to make … [Read more...]
Mother/Daughter Frugal Spa Day…at Home!
A great way for a Mom to connect with her daughter is to have a beauty day. It's fun, girly and filled with opportunity for memories! This is a great idea for ANY age! Tips to Create a frugal spa day at home Plan a date. If you have boys in the house, send them out for the day with Dad. Place scented candles around your house to create a relaxing ambiance. Homemade Facials. Here are a few recipes... Mix together 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and 5 drops liquid honey in a bowl. Apply to your face and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. Finish off by rinsing with warm water followed by a moisturizer. With the following ingredients (oatmeal, warm water, yogurt, honey, and one egg white), make a thin mud type mixture and apply it thinly to your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, or until you feel a tightening, then rinse with warm water. This decadent chocolate mask is actually an excellent moisturizer. I found this one at spaindex.com. … [Read more...]
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