Slime isn't a new thing, we have a Neon Slime Recipe and even a recipe for slime that doesn't use glue . There was the whole borax debacle that put a damper on slime, so here's a Glitter Slime Recipe without borax. Glitter Slime Recipe Without Borax Kids find slime to be so entertaining, and as long as they keep it far away from my carpet and furniture I think it is a pretty fun activity too. Slime is a great sensory tool. Not only does the slime-y feel expose kids to a weird sensation … [Read more...] about Glitter Slime Recipe Without Borax
Sunshine in My Pocket Gift Card Holder
We all have people in our lives who inspire us to carry a little sunshine in our pocket and a little bounce in our step. For them I created this little sunshine in my pocket gift card holder thank you note. We gave these to dance teachers at the end of the year, but they would be fun to give for so many different reasons. I haven't found $10 iTunes gift cards sold separately, but picked up this 3 pack from Staples. I think that $10 is a good size of card to have on hand for … [Read more...] about Sunshine in My Pocket Gift Card Holder
Tie Dye Milk Experiment
Gather a few supplies from around the house for this Tie Dye Milk Experiment. Tie Dye Milk Experiment Supplies: Food Coloring Dish Soap Q-Tips Milk Pie Plate Step 1: Pour the milk into the pie plate. Step 2: Add drops of food coloring to the milk Step 3: Dip the Q-tip into the dish soap and place in the milk. Watch the food coloring move without being stirred creating a tie dye look! We had a lot of fun using different patterns of … [Read more...] about Tie Dye Milk Experiment
Pick-A-Stick Chore Jar
Pick-A-Stick Chore Jar has been getting a lot of use at our house this summer and I thought your family might enjoy "playing" it too. Pick-A-Stick Chore Jar As the school year was wrapping up and my husband was getting ready to spend a month in China, there was a lot of whining and arguing going on amongst our children. I knew that if it continued I would be a total mad woman, so in my angst I grabbed a handful of popsicle sticks and furiously started writing chores on them. This is how my … [Read more...] about Pick-A-Stick Chore Jar
Hot Rock Crayon Art
If you find yourself unloading pockets full of rocks before starting a load of laundry, that's a pretty good sign your kids are going to love Hot Rock Crayon Art. Hot Rock Crayon Art Hot Rock Crayon Art is made by heating rocks in the oven and then letting crayon melt as you "draw" on the rocks. It's the only time I ask my kids to bring rocks inside the house, instead of tossing them back out the door when they turn their heads. To make it even better turn them loose at the sink to … [Read more...] about Hot Rock Crayon Art