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Gamesville’s Reel Cash Critters

September 28, 2012 by
1thanksmomspark

I love playing online games to relax. Whether it's bingo, trivia, role playing or slots, online games are a great way to unwind after a long stressful day. I recently discovered a new slot game on Gamesville called Reel Cash Critters. This addicting slots games is not quite like other slot games you may have played in the past. To play, you wager your GVs (Gamesville’s virtual currency that you win by playing games) and spin. You can win cash prizes from $5-$10, obviously a great part of … [Read more...]

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PVC Craft Ideas Infographic

June 28, 2012 by

I am always looking for fun and inexpensive crafts to do with my kiddos. Using PVC pipe to make cool tents, musical instruments and water fun toys sounds like perfection! I hope you get some wonderful ideas for activities to do with your children by viewing the infographic below! This data in this infographic was assembled by Commercial Industrial Supply, a leading pvc pipe and fittings supplier.             This post was brought to you … [Read more...]

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Roll & Play By Think Fun Games

June 25, 2012 by
rollplay

Sometimes a game comes along and it's so simply brilliant that you wish you had come up with the concept. Think Fun Games Roll & Play toy for toddlers aged 18 months and up is one of those games. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQZcsxHR6IQ'] My daughter absolutely adores this game. She plays it over and over again! We brought it on vacation with us last week and she had my entire family playing it with her! Katie now has it memorized and can pretty much play by herself … [Read more...]

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Fun Popcorn Creations

June 19, 2012 by

Fun Popcorn Creations While you might think of popcorn as a movie theater snack, there are lots of fun alternative ways to use the popular food. Popcorn is popular among kids and adults of all ages because it is cheap, easy and convenient. Some types of popcorn are even fairly healthy and are a great choice for people on restrictive diets. For more adventurous fans, popcorn can be flavored with nearly anything. Traditional popcorn and flavored popcorn can also be used in creative arts, crafts … [Read more...]

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Winter Activities – Pin It Tuesday

January 17, 2012 by

Are your kids getting bored staying inside this winter? Well there is no reason (as long as it's not like 10 below outside) that the kids can't go outside and indulge in a couple of these fun cold weather activities!   1: Make colored "Glass"   Source: hurrayic.blogspot.com via Beth on Pinterest 2: Blow Snow Bubbles Source: sciencemadefun.net via Aleassa on Pinterest 3: Build an upside down snowman Source: announcingit.blogspot.com via Brenda on … [Read more...]

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Our Gingerbread House And A BJ’s Wholesale Club GC Giveaway – Ends 1/25

January 11, 2012 by
gin4

  This past December I was given the opportunity to make a fun Gingerbread House using one of BJ's Wholesale clubs Gingerbread kits. Now even though in the past my gingerbread house making experiences have been an epic failure, I figured that my kiddos were older and less apt to make a mess out of it. In the past I have used those kits that you can find at Walmart and Target. Frankly they are pretty cheaply made and they don't ever come with enough icing. So it's no wonder that my … [Read more...]

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Kid Crafts – Pin It Tuesday

January 3, 2012 by

I have a new time suck addiction called Pinterest. I can spend hours on Pinterest. I hope it gets my creative juices flowing for the new year! Today I thought I would share a couple of kid craft ideas with you that I am dying to make with my kids! Let me know in a comment if you would like a Pinterest invite and I'll see if I can hook ya up! Anyway bring on the craft crack!   1: Glow in the dark slime Source: theidearoom.net via Beth on Pinterest 2: Homemade Moon … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Dessert Crafts for Kids

November 21, 2011 by

Thanksgiving usually involves crafts and dessert, especially when kids are going to be gathered around your table. But what about combining these two Thanksgiving traditions to create beautiful crafts that you can have for dessert? These suggestions can help you get started. Edible Pilgrim Hats Inspire your Thanksgiving guests with a tribute to those who survived to celebrate that first Thanksgiving. Both cute and edible, pilgrim hats have become a chocolate and marshmallow tradition that is … [Read more...]

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