What can you do with… a bag of marshmallows, a box of toothpicks and a huge supply of curious, vivid imagination? Marshmallow towers, houses, skyscrapers, bridges, animals, people, etc. Add diversity to your creation by using different colors and sizes of marshmallows. Search the pantry for raisins, small candies, etc. to embellish your creation. Start […]
Have you ever wondered why some toys end up in the bottom of the toy box after a few days or even hours of play? And then, there are toys that your kids play with for years? They may even enjoy them after they become adults! These activities are called open-ended… they open themselves up to play,creativity […]
You are never too old to give or receive a hug! Hugs…there is so much to say about hugs! Hugging is good for people. It makes both people feel better. One size fits all, it uses little energy but gives a huge power boost! Hugs help relieve tension, reduce stress, help you relax and […]
“How many _______ do we have?” I wonder… do you know how many shoes are in your house? How about the number of windows or doors? How many chairs do you own? How many shirts are in the closet or in the whole house? How many carrots, tomatoes, green beans or ears of corn will your […]
I close my eyes and listen… A strong steady beat rings loudly to my left. I never noticed the clock ticking so loudly. The air conditioning is running, there is a forced air sound coming from the vents. There is another deeper sound I can’t identify and if I am not mistaken a bird just chirped […]
A deep muscle relaxing sigh escaped, as the rush and stress of the day slowly drained from my body. A gentle breeze seemed to be passing out hugs on its way to sway the trees in the night. I stared in amazement at the show before my eyes! The moon was just a sliver tonight, like the end of your […]
If you like the posts on this blog, you will love this book! Hidden Splendor Publishing is excited to announce that the book Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes by Becky B. Baxa can now be purchased from Etsy.com and Amazon.com Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes explores more than 500 ideas that are quick, easy, and affordable (often […]
Always remember…Kids are the greatest experts at creativity and imagination! So, play upon that strength and delightful, refreshing characteristic to fill your time together with fun! Imagine this… you are on a road trip, waiting for a train to go by, sitting in the doctor’s office, standing in line, waiting for a show/movie to start […]
Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes has been invited to the 7th annual STORY! Festival in Story City, Iowa on Saturday September 22, 2012 from 9-3 in the Story City Public Library. There will be a showcase sampling of children’s activities from the book that are quick, easy and made with items found around the house. Books will […]
How high can you count? How fast can you count backwards? Can you count in multiples? Can you count in another language? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 […]
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