Fun Projects + Activities

Having fun with your kids is the whole point, really.

We've got lots of ideas, including:

...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.

03 October 2012

Halloween: the endlessly hackable holiday

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
My ONEMoms trip to Ethiopia happens during prime time for Halloween hackery, so our usual swapping of hacks will be reduced this year. HOWEVER, if you're looking for ideas, there are a TON of great hacks in the Parent Hacks archives. Here are the shortcuts to finding the Halloween goodness.

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COMMENTS: 2

24 September 2012

Tiny food container keeps dice from rolling away

3-5 Years, Fun Projects + Activities
Melissa found this smart dice-rolling tip on Pinterest. (Which makes me wonder for the hundredth time if I should get on Pinterest.)

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COMMENTS: 4

18 June 2012

Press’n Seal Art Bib

1-3 Years, 3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Fun Projects + Activities
I love it when Parenthackers pass along great hacks posted elsewhere on the Web!

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COMMENTS: 13

12 June 2012

How to effectively work at home during the summer? Talk amongst yourselves.

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
Emma asked a timely question via Twitter: Hey Asha, might some of your followers have ideas for how to work effectively from home during summer w/a 6YO around the house?

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COMMENTS: 8

29 May 2012

Life lessons from kids' movies

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
Summer brain drain? Pfft.

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24 May 2012

Green food taste test makes trying new vegies fun

3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Fun Projects + Activities, Mealtime
So many times, the bigger hurdle isn't the food itself, but the trying of something new.

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COMMENTS: 5

02 May 2012

DIY Star Wars Mobile

0-1 Year, Fun Projects + Activities
These are the droids you're looking for.

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COMMENTS: 4

13 April 2012

Random hacks tossed from the Minimalist Parenting writing cave

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities, Getting Organized, Mealtime, Minimalist Parenting (the book!)
Here are the random hacks that popped into my head today while in the writing cave.

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COMMENTS: 6

12 April 2012

Dad alert! Mother's Day is coming up!

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
I'm not implying you're thoughtless dolts who couldn't care less about Mother's Day. It's just that no one should have to find themselves in the horrible situation of meaning to do something, but then forgetting till the last minute. Read on for gift ideas (most of which cost nothing) and more.

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COMMENTS: 6

26 March 2012

Parenthackers' best Easter tips

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
We've got tons of Easter hacks!

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23 March 2012

Six tips for throwing a minimalist birthday party

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
We've got plenty of good birthday party hacks, but Christine's six tips for throwing a minimalist birthday party should be where everyone begins.

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COMMENTS: 7

22 March 2012

Passover activities for kids

All Ages, Fun Projects + Activities
For those celebrating Passover, some pointers to fun crafts and projects.

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COMMENTS: 16

13 February 2012

Valentine craft for toddlers: Oil and paper "stained glass" window decoration

1-3 Years, Fun Projects + Activities
Why should school-aged kids have all the Valentine's Day fun? Katie's simple heart window decoration leaves plenty of room for free-form toddler play.

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COMMENTS: 2

13 February 2012

Valentine hearts letter match game

3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Behavior + Learning, Fun Projects + Activities
Marie of Make and Takes came up with a sweet way to encourage kids to "love" the alphabet.

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COMMENTS: 0

10 February 2012

Amazon deal: Michley Lil' Sew & Sew Sewing Machine 43% off

6+ Years, Amazon Deals, Fun Projects + Activities
The Lil' Sew & Sew isn't specifically made for kids, but the small scale, simple design and portability make it look like an ideal first sewing machine for a child. At this price, it's worth a try. Discount good until 2/25/12 unless they run out sooner.

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COMMENTS: 0

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