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Tackle some real Minecrafting with the kids by making a set of Minecraft light up blocks in Emerald, Diamond, Redstone and Glowstone! I’ve got a free printable to help you out! (Just a reminder, Minecraft is owned by Mojang. Download your copy here! This post is not sponsored, it’s just full of fan-o-rific love for all …

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Conquer the Skies with DIY Parachute Guy! I still have my original 1977 Daredevil Skydiver, but these days he’s looking a little weary. When I went looking for a modern version for my boys, I was disappointed by the cheap plastic ones that tangle before they even hit the air. That’s why we went back …

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Getting kids involved with STEM is all the rage right now. But how do you introduce young kids to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while keeping it super fun? Squishy Circuits (AKA Electric Play Dough) is how! What are Squishy Circuits? Squishy Circuits mixes homemade play dough with battery power to learn about circuitry in a totally fun …

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My fridge is part command center, part art gallery. I’ve got a wipe off calendar, notes from school, a meal planning list (from last month) and a whole lot of Mitch’s art stuck to it…all with magnets! I’ll admit my refrigerator was getting pretty cluttered, so I’ve started turning Mitch’s art INTO the magnets that …

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What do you do with a pile of art your kid has made and a stack of thin refrigerator magnets from your junk mail?? Well that’s easy…You make fridge magnets! Homemade Mini Magnet Art I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a LOT of Mitch’s doodles…and a lot of junk magnets! I know, I …

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I’ve want to share this cute little popsicle stick flag that Ryan did years ago. It still hangs on my bulletin board today! Popsicle Sticks — or crafts sticks — are the perfect crafting medium for so many kid crafts! We have sticks in all sizes, but this craft uses average sized sticks. This flag was …

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Smashed Pennies are not only the cheapest souvenirs you can get while on vacation, but their fun to collect and easy to carry. Just about every venue has a “penny press” for making the imprinted elongated coins–and they only cost 51 cents! Bonus: kids can pick out the design and make the squished penny themselves. …

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