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Homemade Lip Gloss

Making homemade lip gloss is a great activity to do with your girls. It’s a craft, it’s a recipe, it’s useful, and you’ll have some mother-daughter bonding time. Not to mention you’ll have shiny lips to show for it. You will need Petroleum jelly Microwave safe container Spoon Pixy Stix or sweetened Kool-Aid Clean, small containers to hold the lip gloss 1. Put a large spoonful of petroleum jelly in the microwave safe container. Microwave for 30 seconds. Use a hot pad to take the container out of the microwave (adult job!). Stir. Put the container back in the microwave … Continue reading →

Three Fun Things to do With Soda Pop (besides drink it)

These three things to do with soda pop are not only fun, but you can explain to your children some scientific concepts. Who knew science could be fun and refreshing? Raisin Race If you’re going to serve your family a treat of soda pop, you might want to make it more exciting by first having a raisin race. This game requires clear soda, so forget the Coke or Root Beer. Try Sprite, 7-up or Ginger ale. You will also want clear drinking glasses. 1. Fill each glass with an equal amount of soda. Tip the cup sideways and pour gently … Continue reading →

Rainbow in a Bag Kitchen Craft

Spring is a great time for spotting rainbows, but even on a day when the sun won’t peek through and you’re stuck inside with the kids, you can make a rainbow in your own kitchen. This craft will appeal to young children because of the play factor after it is made, and older children because of the experience of cooking up a rainbow. The idea is to cook the concoction on your stovetop, make the goop into different colors and put it into a bag to make a rainbow. Then it’s tactile fun and visual fun, squishing the colors around. … Continue reading →

Kitchen Craft: Slime

Looking for some fun in the kitchen with your kids? Make a batch of ooey-gooey slime. It’s well worth the effort and so much fun to play with, you’ll be competing with the kids for a turn. This is pretty amazing stuff. Blubbery, rubbery and slimy, but non-stick (but don’t test it out on the cat or anything). It’s safe, but parental supervision is required. Slime You will need: Two large bowls Two spoons Warm water 1 cup white glue Food coloring 4 teaspoons Borax (a cleanser available in grocery and discount stores) There are two formulas you will need … Continue reading →