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DIY Shaving Cream Crafts and Experiments for Kids

  • To Make Marbleized Paper You Will Need: 1” deep dish like a baking tray, Shaving Cream (without aloe vera or gel cream), Food Coloring, Toothpick, Index cards and a Ruler.
  • To Make Rainbow Rain Clouds You Will Need: Shaving Cream, Food Coloring, Water, Clear, Square-Shaped Vase, Measuring Cup, Tape or Glue.
  • To Make Puffy Cloud Paint You Will Need: Bowls, Glue, Measuring Cups, Shaving Cream, Food Coloring, Flour, Poster Board or Card Board.

More about the Curious World App –
It features original crafts series “Super power Heroes!” and “Get Crafty.” Using an iPad or iPhone, children can tap into the award winning Curious World app and learn through play.

Five Simple DIY Crafts and Activities for Kids

Get ready for summer with these super fun crafts and activities.

Ocean in a Bag:

You Will Need:

  • Plastic bags
  • Hair gel
  • Food Coloring
  • Animal Toys
  • Bowl
  • Rice, plastic grass, crepe paper, glitter
Frozen Yogurt Bites:

You Will Need:

  • Plain yogurt
  • Honey or jam
  • Fruit
  • Pistachios or almonds
  • Ice cube trays
  • Bowls
  • Spoons
Sand Art:

You Will Need:

  • Chalk
  • Bowls
  • Funnel
  • Scoop or small cups
  • Salt
  • Plastic bags
  • Recycled bottle
Sea Jellies:

You Will Need:

  • Paper bowls
  • String, Yarn, ribbons, streamers
  • Markers or crayons
  • Googly Eyes
  • Scissors
  • Tape
I Spy Bottle:

You Will Need:

  • Plastic bag
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Food Coloring
  • Rice
  • Bowl
  • Recycled plastic or glass bottle
  • Funnel
  • Scoop or Measuring Glass
  • Paperclips, candlesticks, bouncy balls, dice, small toys (items to hide/search for)
  • Pen and paper

 

Five Magic Tricks Kids Can Do

Your kids will love performing these awesome tricks with household props you probably already have!

Easy Faux Stained Glass

Faux Stained glass outline – 1 part Black Acrylic Paint, 4 Parts Elmer’s Glue All
Glass Color – Clear School Glue, 1 to 8 drips Alcohol Inks

Recycle Plastic Bottles into Hanging Planters

Recycle Plastic Bottles Into Hanging Lantern Flower Pots for Old Walls – Vertical Garden Ideas

Twenty-Five Awesome Woodworking Projects for Absolute Beginners

Woodworking Projects:

1. Wooden fruit and vegetable storage rack
2. Mod ponge wood painting
3. Wooden corner cube shelf
4. Wooden ottoman storage and seating
5. Wooden wall hanging circle shelf
6. Hanging garden shelves
7. Wooden wall kitchen utensil hanger
8. Wine crates and wood truned into a bench
9. Hanging Wall shelves
10. Tablet cutting board stand
11. Bedroom wooden nightstand table
12 x shaped wooden magazine rack
13 Wooden bathtub tray with leather straps
14. Wine glass and bottle holder
15. Wall coat rack from hangers
16. Upside down shelf
17. Wood wall orgnazer and display board
18. Bed headboard
19. Hanging Plant
20. Wooden pallet vertical planter
21. Spice rack
22. Serving tray
23. Shoe holder/rack
24. Coffee table with hairpin legs
25. Vintage lamp with wood base

Joining a Zoom Meeting for the First Time

Using Zoom is a great way to reach out virtually and stay connected – especially as you are staying home during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are the easy steps to join a Zoom call for the first time.

Zoom works well to connect one on one and in groups when you can’t be together in person. It doesn’t take long to get comfortable with using it. After watching this video you’ll know what to do to join a Zoom call so that you can relax and have fun connecting.

At the end of the video, I’ll give you some easy tips for interacting on the call.

Cleanse Your Energy – 10 Minute Meditation Guided

Cleanse your energy using this 10 minute guided meditation. Rid yourself of all negative energy, stress, anxiety. This meditation will make you feel so much lighter and fresh. Give it a try and let us know what you think… Enjoy!

Start a Family Tree

For people who want to learn more about their family or anothers family history, a family tree can be of great help. Creating one of these documents can be important for a variety of reasons. Including everything from DNA or family medical history research to cultural appreciation. A family tree also allows you to pass on knowledge through generations. Some basic steps can help make the process of start a family tree much easier.

Getting started on Ancestry

New to family history? Join Crista Cowan for a look at simple steps for starting your family tree. She’ll also highlight what to enter, how to enter it, and what to do next.