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HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH

March 14, 2015 by Carisa

Kool-Aid Playdough Recipe from Messes to Memories

Homemade Playdough is a favorite!!! I made it with my mom and will always make it for my kids… this version is bright, colorful and smells delicious!

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Filed Under: Kid Crafts & Lessons, Kid Projects Tagged With: homemade, kid crafts, preschool activities, resources for toddlers, sensory play for kids

ABC SERIES: K is for KISSES

November 29, 2014 by Carisa

K is for Kisses... Send some kisses to your family through the mail from Messes to Memories

This is a fun subject to teach little kids about… K is for Kisses… we talked about why we give kisses and did some fun activities!

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Filed Under: ABC Series, Kid Crafts & Lessons Tagged With: baking with kids, homemade cards, kid crafts, resources for preschoolers

ABC SERIES: H is for HAPPY

November 15, 2014 by Carisa

H is for Happy and helping kids understand other emotions from Messes to Memories

Parenting is tough. Teaching kids how to handle their different emotions is super hard! The other day Lanae had a meltdown and I felt completely overwhelmed.

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Filed Under: ABC Series, Kid Crafts & Lessons Tagged With: emotions, happy, kid crafts, photo books, resources for preschoolers, resources for toddlers

SIMPLE & SWEET DIY GIRL’S NECKLACE

October 13, 2014 by Carisa

Simple & sweet DIY Girl's necklace from Messes to Memories

A week later I’m finally getting around to putting a post together about Lanae’s matching Simple & Sweet DIY Girl’s Necklace. It was so simple and so easy. I think it has some beautiful character. And the best thing of all… Lanae loves her new necklace.

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Filed Under: Kid Crafts & Lessons, Sewing for Kids Tagged With: girls clothes, jewelry, kid crafts

TISSUE PAPER APPLE CRAFT

October 11, 2014 by Carisa

A fun and simple Tissue Paper Apple craft that kids can do from Messes to Memories

This is an easy tissue paper apple craft that kids of all ages can do by themselves.

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Filed Under: Kid Crafts & Lessons, Kid Projects Tagged With: apple art, art for kids, kid crafts

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