Rainy day play

3 Ideas to Get Kids Playing in the Kitchen

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I love to cook! I know it’s because my Mom loves to cook. I remember “Pickle in the Middle” being one of my favorite childhood reads.  My first cooking memory is sitting on the sink peeling carrots. I think I was 4. I also remember accidentally peeling my thumb and needing a Band-Aid! Have I [...]

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Cardboard Magic: A Boat That’s Not a Boat and A Plane To Make Imagination Soar

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My recipe for Cardboard Magic: Mix one grown husband with 2 kids and a large cardboard box. Instruct husband on sharp object safety. Cover  eyes and try not to think about it. Leave the premises. MacGyver strikes again!  I escaped to run a few errands and came back to find a cardboard plane sitting in [...]

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Noses and Toes . . . Anything Goes When Kids Get The Camera

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I just took 345 photos off the digital camera we’ve been letting the kids use since last August.  I know this isn’t a new exercise, but I get a kick out of every child’s perspective on their world. Here’s what my 4 year old and 8 year old see: We’ve got some talented Orange County [...]

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More Rainy Day Play Ideas

Rainy Day Play Ideas

Rainy day play ideas are in order when spring showers fall. I’m hearing about snow in some parts of the country, so a little rain for a day is almost a welcome cool off. We tend to focus on outdoor play here, but we have some indoor tricks, too. Here are some classics: Outdoor Play [...]

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Water Painted Rocks: Who Knew?

Water Painted Rocks

My daughter LOVES to paint and I LOVE her artwork. I even wrote a post about our painting adventures last summer. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to set up for real painting session. We are usually only home for short spurts during the day.  We’ve done “water painting” inside on the kitchen floor [...]

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