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5-Minute Hanging Play Tent (No Sewing Required!)

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Make this no-sew hanging play tent in just minutes using a sheet and an embroidery hoop—fun, fast, and kid-approved! The weather’s cooling down, which means more play time indoors, and kids who are constantly asking for new “fort ideas.” I’ve seen so many cute play tents online—but between the price tags and the sewing involved,...

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Gnome Garden Labels

The Creative Team — Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Add a whimsical touch to your garden with these free printable gnome garden labels! Here are a few more spring printables we think you’ll love – Spring Cleaning Hacks, Spring Coloring Pages, and Printable Flower Quote. Last month I put together a fun container garden for my front porch, but now I need some plant...

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Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Stephanie — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A Holiday Scavenger Hunt is the perfect activity for kids of all ages! Download our Scavenger Hunt printables and you’re good to go! Here are a few more activities we think your family will LOVE – Back to School Dinner, Doorknob Mailbox, and Glitter Slime. Holiday Scavenger Hunt for Kids This year for Easter, I...

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Holiday Treasure Hunt

The Creative Team — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Plan a fun treasure hunt for every holiday and celebration! Our printable checklists will make this activity festive and FUN! Here are a few more activities we think the kids will LOVE – Bubble Painting, Frozen Sidewalk Chalk and Blue Ribbon Family Dinner. Planning a Treasure Hunt for Kids I’m going to assume that every...

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Train Games – Train Station Family Fun!

Stephanie — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

5 simple train games that will help create some sweet family memories! Grab some soda’s on your way to the station and get ready for some good, clean fun! Here are a few more family activities we think you’ll love – Holiday Treasure Hunts, Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt, and Family Movie Night. Family Train Station...

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How to Make a Birdhouse

Stephanie — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Learn how to make a birdhouse in 10 minutes or less using a simple materials list that only costs $5! Here are a few more spring crafts we think you’ll love – Paper Bag Planters, Toilet Paper Roll Butterflies, Gnome Garden Labels, and Easy Easter centerpieces. Nothing says “Hello Spring” like a darling set of...

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How to Make Cascarones

The Creative Team — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Cascarones are brightly colored, confetti-filled eggs that are perfect for your next party or celebration! These eggs are so easy to make and everyone will love breaking them over the head of a loved one for good luck! Step up your game for Cinco de Mayo and Easter this year with some fun activities for the...

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You’ve Been Booed – Free Printables

Stephanie — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Spread some holiday cheer this Halloween with our sweet and simple You’ve Been Booed printables! You’re probably no stranger to the fun Halloween activity “We’ve Been Booed”- this idea seems to gain momentum and popularity each and every year. If your neighborhood hasn’t been hit by this Phantom Ghost yet, you and your family should...

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Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt Printable

Stephanie — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:38 +0000

Make the great outdoors fun and enjoyable for the whole family with our Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt printables! Nature walks are one of my family’s favorite activities! Whether you live in an urban or rural area, in the desert or in the mountains, there is always somewhere fun nearby to explore. I love being outside...

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