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The Go Create Power Ball Making Kit Is Seriously Fun

May 24, 2013
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I was on the prowl for something to keep my five-year-old occupied while I met some deadlines. One of the things we left Target with was the Go Create kit for making high bounce balls. It looked a little gimmicky and I didn’t expect it to make quality power balls, but I was pleasantly surprised.

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The Go Create Paint Your Own Bobblehead Pets Kit Is an Awesome Deal

May 23, 2013
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When I had a few deadlines to meet and didn’t want to use the television as a babysitter (that happens too often!), I picked up a couple of things at Target to keep my daughter occupied. I was surprised to find that this Go Create Paint Your Own Bobbleheads set was only about $5 and [...]

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Which Team Hot Wheels Driver Is Your Son?

May 20, 2013
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It amazes me that Hot Wheels keeps coming up with so many different play set ideas for kids. My son has a ton of different Hot Wheels tracks already, but he was thrilled when we had a chance to test out the new Team Hot Wheels Stunt Devils Action Arena. My son says this is [...]

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HEXBUGS Are Fun for Kids and Cats!

May 16, 2013
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Ever since my son got a knock off version in his last McDonald’s Happy Meal, he’s been asking to collect HEXBUGS. HEXBUGS are small robotic creatures with sensors in them that allow them to react to their environment. The sensors let the bugs “see” objects in front of them and adjust to their direction accordingly.

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Click ‘N’ Colour Art Alphabet Takes Coloring to the Next Level

May 14, 2013
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If you’re looking for a fun craft project for your kids, check out Click ‘N’ Colour. Artist Debbie Neale has created an amazing collection of coloring designs. My absolute favorite, however, is her Art Alphabet. The Art Alphabet is a collection of detailed coloring images for each letter of the alphabet. You can purchase uppercase [...]

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Kiwi Crate Kits Make Summer Fun and Educational

May 13, 2013
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If you’re looking for a unique way to encourage your child’s creativity and love of learning, check out the Kiwi Crate website. Kiwi Crate is a company that offers monthly project kits designed to teach kids about art and science through a series of hands-on projects. The Summer Discover Series includes three crates designed to [...]

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Canon Creative Park Is a Great Resource for Printable Crafts

May 10, 2013
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I first discovered Canon Creative Park when I was looking for printable origami and free origami papers to feature on my About Origami site. But, even if you have absolutely no interest in origami, this site is a great resource for frugal children’s craft projects. Your kids will have a blast making paper toys or assembling custom [...]

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Slackers Slackline Classic Series Kit Would Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer Long

May 6, 2013
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My backyard has a ton of trees. Although I hate all the raking we have to do every fall, we actually have the perfect setup for using the Slackers Slackline Classic Series Kit. Did your elementary school playground have a balance beam? Basically, the Slackers Slackline Classic Series Kit is an update to the balance [...]

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Melissa & Doug Architectural Unit Block Set Provides Hours of Fun

May 5, 2013
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There is a children’s museum in my area that recently opened a small a satellite location with a miniature golf course and various activity stations. When I took my son to visit, I expected him to be interested in golfing, but these Melissa & Doug architectural unit blocks caught his eye almost immediately. I did [...]

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