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Handmade Gift Idea: Simple Dinosaur Mittens

Handmade Gift Idea: Simple Dinosaur Mittens

By Justin Weinger 7 Comments

Looking for a handmade gift idea? You can make some customized cute little mittens at home, just like these simple dinosaur mittens very easily and cheaply. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas

Angry Birds Birthday Party On a Budget

Angry Birds Birthday Party On a Budget

By Justin Weinger 7 Comments

We had an Angry Birds birthday party (or should I say parties?)  for my 5-year-old son. Normally a character-themed birthday party can get expensive, but  I am going to show you how I did it on a budget.  Use my tips to apply it to any birthday party theme you'd like. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthdays, DIY Projects

4 Fun and Easy DIY Bird Feeders

4 Fun and Easy DIY Bird Feeders

By Justin Weinger 3 Comments

The weather is cooling off rapidly and before long birds will have picked away most of the seeds they can find in plants left standing in our yards, fields, prairies, forests, and open spaces. Birds that stay here over the winter will make their homes in places where they can be protected from the elements and have a food source. If you would like to have birds to watch during the winter, you need to encourage them by providing a food source for them to visit. Fortunately, feeding the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Nature Crafts

Fun Science Experiments for Preschool Kids

Fun Science Experiments for Preschool Kids

By Justin Weinger 12 Comments

You can start developing a love of science in your children very early on with some simple and fun science experiments they can do.  … [Read more...]

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Simple Halloween Games You Can Make

Simple Halloween Games You Can Make

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

This year I became a reluctant Cub Scout leader.  I say reluctant because I don't really consider myself a very creative person. Sure, I can come up with a way to fix something that's broken or re-purpose something to save a buck.  But when it comes to craft projects, I turn to talented people like Jessica, who can create amazing Halloween spiders out of sticks and adorable Halloween hand print art. That's why I'm a little proud of my creativity for the little Halloween games I helped make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Halloween

5 Halloween Hand Print Crafts

5 Halloween Hand Print Crafts

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

Halloween is just around the corner, and we've got some simple and adorable Halloween hand print crafts you can make with the kids. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Halloween

DIY Fall Leaves Wall Art

DIY Fall Leaves Wall Art

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

I think I may have mentioned a few times that fall is my favorite season.  I love the crisp air and the gorgeous fall colors.   Each time fall rolls around, I spend time going for walks and taking photos. This year, I wanted to use nature to create a little fall leaves wall art. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, Nature Crafts

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