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Ghost Cake Pops!

Ghost Cake Pops!

Do your kiddos love to help out in the kitchen?! These ghost-shaped cake pops are perfect for the Fall and a lot of fun to make. You’ll Need: Ghost-shaped Cake Pop Mold Cake Mix + Required Ingredients Jar of Icing White Chocolate Melts Sprinkles Directions:

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Let’s Make a Snacklebox!

Let’s Make a Snacklebox!

Do your kiddos love to snack? Going on a picnic or a road trip? This little tutorial will show you how to make your very own snacklebox – a fun twist on a tacklebox. Just grab your favorite snacks and place them inside. Be sure to keep in mind the temperature and shelf life of each item you put inside. It is so much fun […]

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How to Host a Tie Dye Party

How to Host a Tie Dye Party

Tie dye is super fun for all ages and makes for a cool party! Learn how to host your very own tie dye party along with what treats to serve and printable care instructions! You’ll Need: Plastic Tablecloth Small tubs Racks Gloves Tie Dye Kit White Items of Your Choice Snacks Plastic Bags Care Instructions Directions: Printables

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Homemade Playdough

Homemade Playdough

Did you know you can make your own playdough using common ingredients? This recipe is super easy to follow and yields the softest and squishiest playdough in just a few minutes! You’ll Need: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 1 cup Water 2 tsp Cream of Tartar 1/3 cup Salt 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Food Coloring

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Origami Monster Bookmarks

Origami Monster Bookmarks

Try your hand at origami by making these monster bookmarks! Not only are these super fun to make, but they encourage your kiddos to read a book. Materials Needed: Colored Sheets of Paper Scissors Stick Glue Markers

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Snowflakes Two Ways

Snowflakes Two Ways

Get crafty with your kiddos this winter! Break out the watercolors and markers to create your very own snowflake art together! Salty Snowflakes Materials Needed: Watercolor Paper Watercolors White Crayon Salt Draw out your snowflake design using the white crayon. Add your watercolor on top of your design to reveal it. Sprinkle a small amount of salt over your watercolor while wet to create a […]

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Holiday Special: Witches’ Brew Fluffy Slime

Holiday Special: Witches’ Brew Fluffy Slime

Looking for a fun activity to do with your kiddos around Halloween? Try out this fluffy version of slime that is super easy to make! What You’ll Need: 1 bottle of Elmer’s Glue 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda 1/4 cup of Water 3 cups of Shaving Cream 5 drops of Matte Acrylic Paint 2 tablespoons of Contact Lens Solution Combine the glue, baking soda, and […]

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Experiments with Mister C

Experiments with Mister C

For the next installment of our Kids Edition of Hobby Hunting – and with school back in full swing – we wanted to highlight a few fun science activities you can do with your family. These are all experiments from our good friend, Mister C, and they are great for children of all ages, although some may require some adult help. Check them out below: […]

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Puffy Sidewalk Paint

Puffy Sidewalk Paint

Ready to up your sidewalk art game? Try out this homemade puffy sidewalk paint! What You’ll Need: Flour Water Shaving Cream Food Coloring Squirt Bottles Plastic Bag Directions: Combine one cup of flour and one cup of water. Add in 8-10 drops of food coloring and mix well. Fold in approximately two cups of shaving cream. Transfer to a plastic bag, cut a hole in […]

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Kool-Aid Rock Candy

Kool-Aid Rock Candy

Learn how to make your own rock candy at home by watching this “Hobby Hunting” video. Have a blast doing this fun science experiment with your kiddos and then enjoy your sweet treat once it is complete! Materials Needed: Water Granulated Sugar Bamboo Sticks Clothespins Jars or Cups Aluminum Foil Kool-Aid Packets Instructions: Soak bamboo skewers in a bowl of water for at least one […]

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