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Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 
Candle-making | Activities With Children

February 8, 2008

Horse Themed Copper Tea Light Candle

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allen article, brought to you using rss feeds. It’s got some great activity ideas.
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Copper is an easy metal to work with, and this idea for a Horse
Themed Copper Tea Light Candle can be adapted to other themes, too.
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February 1, 2008

Creative Wax Tarts

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More ideas to have fun making meltable
wax tarts. Added to Candle-making.

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January 21, 2008

Valentine Votive Candle Holders

Filed under: Candle-making, Valentine's Day Crafts — admin @ 9:45 am

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Simple and cute. That’s why I like these Valentine
Votive Candle Holders. Added to Candle-making
and Valentines Crafts.

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