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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Bath Bombs

September 18, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

I’m really in love with the fall season – the coloring of the leaves (although they were prettier in Utah than here in Texas), the cooler weather, and the SMELLS. There’s apple pie, cinnamon and pumpkin that I think of most when I think of fall. Now I can enjoy the fresh smell of pumpkin during a nice, relaxing bath with these easy DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Bath Bombs!

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These pumpkin bath bombs would also work great as a gift – put them in a cute container, or wrap in a little cellophane with a ribbon and it’s the perfect fall scent for a thoughtful present to a neighbor or friend!

Yields: 1 dozen

Supplies

Silicone mini muffin mold
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
6-8 drops pumpkin flavoring or fragrance oil
3-4 drops peach or orange soap colorant

Directions

Preheat oven to 180°. Add the baking soda, citric acid and coconut oil in a glass or metal mixing bowl. (If your coconut oil is in solid form, melt it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds before ahead of time). Mix well.
Add the pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin flavoring/fragrance and soap colorant. Stir until all of the ingredients are incorporated. The consistency will look and feel like wet sand.
Transfer the mixture into each silicone cup mold, filling up to the top.
Place the silicone mold on a baking pan and place in oven. Turn OFF the oven and leave the pan in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove pan from oven and allow the bath bombs to air dry for 6 to 8 hours.
Transfer to a mason jar or your favorite glass container for storage.
Drop 1-2 bath bombs into your next bath and enjoy the warm scent of pumpkin pie!!

See, they’re super easy to make – they just take a bit of time. You can even buy some fun-shaped molds so they’d be in cool shapes.

I think I want to switch out the pumpkin scent with some apple pie scent to try to make some apple pie bath bombs next – may as well, while we’re enjoying all that has to do with fall!

What’s YOUR favorite part of the fall season?

Summer Camp Kits: Earn Extra Cash this Summer

May 17, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

The kids are almost out of school, which means a few months of ‘Mom, I’m bored!’ Why not provide something fun for your kids, while also earning some extra cash this summer? You can host an awesome summer camp for kids easily with the help of our Summer Camp Kits – full of tips, instructions, recipes, crafts and LOADS of printables to help save you work while hosting a great camp! And if you don’t feel like doing a whole summer camp – these make fabulous preschool theme kits, party plans and ideas or just awesome activities for kids!

That’s right, you can put on a successful and PROFITABLE kids summer camp this year, and our Summer Camp Kits are full of helpful stuff to save you a ton of time and work. Almost all the planning is done for you! We’ve even got four themes – Superhero, Wizard, Science and Arts & Crafts – so you can pick what fits your kids (and the kids you’ll be inviting to attend) and their interests!

You’ll have all the instructions & supplies list for tasty foods and fun themed crafts, activities, games and even experiments! Try a Mandrake Root Cupcake in our Wizard Camp…

…or test your skills through a security maze during our Superhero Training camp!

Kids will have a blast doing experiments in science camp…

…and let their creative side shine in Arts & Crafts camp.

Each summer camp kit comes with TONS of printables to help with your successful camp – banners, name tags, games and filler activities, signs, food cards, photo booth props and much more!

You can nab your summer camp kit HERE, or even get multiple to host a variety of camps and bring in even more extra money this summer!

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Saint Patrick’s Day Neighbor Gift + Printable

February 16, 2017 by Keri Houchin

Share a little luck with your neighbors this spring with a fun and easy Saint Patrick’s Day neighbor gift. I also created a cute printable tag that reads, “Our neighborhood is lucky to have you!”

I love the idea of a little leprechaun sneaking around leaving pots of gold on porches on St. Patrick’s Day. This is such a cute and fun way to surprise your neighbors.

You need just a few craft supplies and this free Saint Patrick’s Day printable to make this Saint Patrick’s Day neighbor gift. I made three versions of the tag – neighborhood, school, and blank so you can write your own message.

Supplies

paper mache pot (I found mine at JoAnns for $1.49.)
black chalk paint
paintbrush
black pipe cleaner
hot glue gun & glue
2 green ribbons, each about 24 inches long
St. Patrick’s Day printable (click to download)
chocolate coins or other candy

Directions

I started by painting the pot with the chalk paint. I painted two coats about halfway down the inside and all of the outside. Follow the directions on your paint.

Mine needed to dry an hour between coats and I let it dry completely overnight. I used an empty toilet paper tube to hold it up off of the newspaper while it dried.

Next, I used the hot glue to attach the pipe cleaner on the inside for a handle. This only needed to dry for a minute.

I cut the thin green ribbon and tied it to one end of the handle. I looped it through the tag, then wrapped the rest of it around the handle and tied it at the other end.

I then tied the thick green ribbon in a bow opposite from the tag and filled the pot with candy.

Don’t forget to add some treasure to your Saint Patrick’s Day neighbor gift. I found these chocolate coins at JoAnn too. If you have trouble finding them, rainbow candy like Skittles would be fun or anything wrapped in gold foil, like Rolos or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

If you don’t want to fill the whole container with candy, ball up some black tissue paper to fit in the bottom of the pot.

Download Printable HERE

Here are a few more spring printables you’ll love:

Printable spring bucket list

Printable spring break journal

Spring print and color bookmarks

Valentine’s Day Gift Basket: Guess the Gift

February 2, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

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I’m a big fan of gift baskets, especially for the holidays. For Valentine’s this year, I wanted to take it up a notch and make a game of it, so hubby doesn’t just get awesome gifts, but a fun activity together. Here’s how you can make your own Valentine’s Day Gift Basket: Guess the Gift game, then enjoy gifting it to a special someone!

Hubby’s really use to getting gift baskets – like the Superhero one we did for Father’s Day one year. This year, he’s got a whole different type of surprise – I’m making him guess what each gift in the basket is before opening them! And here’s the fun – things aren’t quite as they appear 😉 To start off, make sure you have all your gifts and wrapping/basket supplies together. I always grab some American Greetings tissue paper, gift wrap and stickers to make the gift look festive. And call me crazy, but I usually grab a couple of American Greetings cards to give hubby – there’s so many that are just perfect, in different ways, that I can’t choose!

This Valentine’s Day, I selected THREE cards to give him – a romantic, sweet one, a more playful one, and then a pop-up one because, guys, it’s a POP-UP! This year is extra special, as our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY is right before Valentine’s Day. Yup, I’ve been married to this amazing man for 10 years, and he’s still my best friend & fellow partner in crime. After all he does for me, I want to show him how much I love him, and that he means more to me every year we spend together!

Now that you’ve got the perfect gifts and supplies, here’s where the fun comes in – find a variety of shapes and sizes of containers. Get creative – use things like pieces from a lunch box…

…..or empty chocolate box. Put things inside that wouldn’t normally be in that shape or size of package, making it more challenging for the recipient to guess what their gift is.

Since I love giving ‘date night’, I stuck money in a bunch of these packages – but I doubt he’ll ever guess this ‘boxed chocolates’ shaped box is a $5 bill!

For larger or awkward items, use your imagination. To give him this fun mug, I tied a bunch of socks around it first. It looks and feels JUST like a package of socks!

My favorite is that gift in the basket to the right…

…it may LOOK like a bottle of sparkling cider, but it’s really a new t-shirt! Here’s how to wrap it up….

The trick is just making sure the top is thinner than the long bottom – just like a bottle. After all this creative wrapping, you’ve got everything you need for a Valentine’s Day Gift Basket that will leave them guessing!

If you want, you can download and print off some fabulously festive printables from American Greetings, like this cute mobile/desktop wallpaper calendar that I printed off for my daughter’s locker, or the shopping list complete with tear-off ‘love notes’, or even the 8×10 Valentine’s Day frame-worthy quote to add a little decor to your home. And don’t forget the February calendar!

Since my folks will be visiting soon, I found an American Greetings card for my kiddos’ to give them – it’s the perfect combo of sweet, thoughtful and fun. It even comes with a magnet they can stick on their fridge to think of their grandkids!

And if you need some ideas for what to write in a Valentine’s Day Card, American Greetings has a great post here, so check it out. Be sure to check them out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest – as well as their own blog!

Printable Grinch Popcorn Wrapper Gift Idea

December 19, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Since Christmas is fast approaching, some of us are making a mad-dash trying to find fun, budget-friendly and EASY gift ideas for neighbors, friends and more. These Printable Grinch Popcorn Wrapper Gift Idea are just the ticket – and about as easy as they come!

Aren’t they adorable?! We’ve got one of the Grinch himself, along with the sweet Cindy Lou Who. They print onto 8.5×11 paper – I recommend cardstock for durability and ease of folding smooth creases.

Download the printable popcorn wrapper sheets here: Grinch and Cindy Lou

Once you’ve downloaded the two files and printed however many you want, cut out the large rectangle, fold the the two creases, then either glue (or tape) where the convenient line says ‘GLUE HERE’ on the inside of the back sheet.

Slide in a pack of microwave popcorn, and you’re all set to gift it to anyone left on your list! These would also be super cute party favors, or thank you’s for a mail person or delivery drivers.

As much as I love how Cindy Lou Who looks, I’m totally in love with the Grinch and his big grin! So sweet!

HUGE sale on great gift ideas!

December 18, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

As we’re trying to raise funds for our adoption, we’re making a HUGE sale on these great gift ideas: 2017 Planners, Meal Plan Books and our Disney Books! For the printed books, it’s while supplies last only, so you need to act quick. PDF pricing is through the end of 2016. Any help is greatly appreciate as we’re working to add 3 more kiddos to our family and give them a loving home!

2017 Planners: January through December with monthly spreads (plenty of room for filling in appointments, dates, tasks, etc) as well as weekly spreads broken down into morning, afternoon & evening for better to-do management! Menu lists, chores and much more. Plenty of pages for notes, as well. 4 Cover options! Sized at 8.5×11

PDF (you download & print yourself) $4.99, includes tax
Printed (we ship it to you, spiral bound with pocket) $28.65 shipped, includes tax

Meal Plan: 52 Weeks of meal plans already mapped out for your for breakfast, lunch AND dinner, then the menu links to each of the recipes in the back of the book! All family-friendly recipes we feed our own family with kids. Sized at 8.5×11

PDF (you download & print yourself) $4.99, includes tax
Printed (we ship it to you, paperback, perfect bound) $18.91 shipped, includes tax

DisneyLAND Books: sized to 6×9, full color. Full of activities, games, coloring pages, memory recording, and even ride lists for Disneyland in California! LOTS of adorable autograph or photo scrapbooking pages, as well!

PDF (you download & print yourself) $3.99, includes tax

Disney Generic Books: Same as above books, except no ride lists so you can use it at ANY Disney park or event! These make great activity books or memory books!

PDF (you download & print yourself) $3.99, includes tax

A reminder, the printed books are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY, so hurry fast! These all make wonderful gifts, and are marked down as low as we can go – any proceeds go to our adoption fund!

Merry Christmas!

You’ve Been ELFED Printables

December 6, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

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Maybe I’m behind the times, but I just learned THIS YEAR about a fun way to surprise people for the holidays – you can ELF them! Whether it’s your neighbor, co-worker or friends, these You’ve Been ELFED Printables can help you put together the perfect gift this Christmas.

The first step is to choose who you’re going to ELF – we decided that one of our neighbors, who’s so kindly helped us with our yard this crazy year, was just the right target for our family to gift it to. Next, you need your supplies! Luckily, you can grab everything at Walmart, from tasty M&Ms Fun Size treats – peanut or milk chocolate – to all the packaging and decorating items you could want from American Greetings. The best part? With Walmart’s everyday low prices, mixed with American Greetings’ festive bags, tissue, stickers and fun greetings cards, you can quickly nab everything you need to create merry and bright connections.

ELFED Printables

I nabbed some adorable polka dot wrapping paper, a sparkly gift bag, bow and matching tissue paper. I also couldn’t resist their Promotional plush bear, Tinsel the Bear, that you can get for just $3.47 with the purchase of any American Greeting cards, or just get it for $6.97 outright. It’s so dang soft, I admit I’m tempted to keep it for myself! 😉

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Since we’re all about making gift-giving EASIER, American Greetings even has a free ELFING printable you can include with your gift that has instructions, a poem and a small sign the recipients can hang on their door after they’ve been ‘ELFED’.

I loved the sparkly gift bag I got, but decided the wrapping paper was more what we wanted to use (so I’m saving the bag for later!) and took a plain ol’ box – I’m sure you have plenty of those lying around, too, right? Then we wrapped it up on the outside and stuck the curly bow on the side. The tissue paper popped up the top making it eye-catching and fun!

Okay, my kids convinced me to part with the bear – so sad! But I’m sure the family we’re giving it to will love the fluffy, soft fur, and they sure deserve it for all the kindness they’ve shown us this year.

Also to include in your gifts, we made these festive gift box printables – one with Elves, the other with ornaments and snowy background. All you have to do is DOWNLOAD AND PRINT: Elves or Ornaments, then cut it out, fold on the creases, and tape it into a box. They’re sized for an 8.5×11 sheet, and do best on cardstock.

These printable gift boxes would be just the right size to put in your M&M Fun Sized treats, or small toys if you’re gifting it to a family with kids! Add it to your gift bag (or box), and you’re set to go! We plan to leave it on our neighbors porch after school, since they usually arrive home not long after that. They’ll have no clue who it is, I hope!

I love that ELFING is an activity the whole family can join in on, and it teaches the kids the joy of giving to others – something we try to let them experience year-round, but especially during the holidays. AND you can teach them about saving money, earning $2 cash back with this Ibotta offer!

For even more fun, check out 12 Days of Christmas Inspiration HERE!

DIY Holiday Cookie Basket

November 30, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

I know it can be super frustrating finding easy-yet-thoughtful friend and neighbor gifts. The Christmas season is busy enough without spending a lot of time, plus you don’t want to break the bank either. This DIY Holiday Cookie Basket is just perfect – and it’s a gift box made from paper plates!

The best part of this gift basket idea, other than how simple to make, is that it’s totally customizable! You can pick the size, colors, even adjust the shape if you want. Get as creative as you’d like with the ribbon, bow or draw a design on the outside. Have fun with it!

Supplies

Paper Plates of Choice
Ribbon, or other decoration
Cookies, or whatever you’re putting inside to gift
Scissors
Tape

Directions

Cut 4 Slits, 2 on each side and just a little bit inside. The deeper, the taller the walls but less room inside.
Fold the end flaps inside and the longer side flaps over to create a nice crease.
Fold over the ends and tape it securely closed.

Now just add your decorations – like a simple ribbon and bow tied around, and your cookies or other gift! If you’d like, you can also put parchment paper inside for extra protection for the goodies, but that’s your choice.

I also made these baskets back at Easter – you can see them HERE. They’re just as fun and simple now as they were then. Fill them with a favorite cookie, like my Dad’s Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies – still one of my favorite recipes!

You can whip up a bunch of these in no time – I think it took 5 minutes to do these 3. You can cover the whole neighborhood in no time! The part I CAN’T really help with is the passing out – good luck with that 🙂 At least you can enjoy the holiday lights and maybe turn up some music on your phone while you go around!

Happy Holidays!

Stocking Stuffers Under $10

November 23, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

It’s time to stuff those stockings, and with 4 kids – hopefully 7 by Christmas morning – we definitely need to stick to a budget! Let’s see if we can do that by keeping these stocking stuffers under $10 this year.

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Zero Gravity Fridge Rover: Wind up this little rover and watch it climb upand over any magnetic surface.
Hand Held Scalp Head Massager: Give the gift of massage. It’s also theperfect size to fit into a stocking.
Wearable Nail Polish Holder: Slip this holder onto your finger like a ring,place a bottle of nailpolish in the top and it will hold the bottle safely while you paint your nails ortoes.
Make Your Own Bouncy Balls Craft Kit: Make 16 bouncy balls with this kitthat is under $10!
Do You Want to Build a Snowman Kit: There are 3 kits in this set, whichmake it an even more affordable stocking stuffer.
Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids Book: Get your laughs on with this bookfull of silly jokes.
The Daring Book for Girls: Girls can learn a ton of different tidbits and skillsfrom this little book.
Stash Tea Honey Sticks: Eat these honey straws as sweet treat or usethem to sweeten your tea.
Backyard Safari 6 in 1 Field Tools: This cool tool includes a magnet, tongs,mini shovel, mirror, and more.
Burt’s Bees Essential Everyday Beauty Gift Set: For under $10 thisstocking stuffer is a deal. These lotions, chapstick, and soap are a great treat to receive in a stocking.
Spa Hair Chalk Pens: This is the easy way to color hair. Color, sport, andwash it away. It’s as easy as that.
Dino Dig: Excavate a dinosaur with the excavating tool and brush. Toocool.
Chocolate Coal: A cute joke gift to leave in anyone’s stocking.
Water Game: Get all of the circles on their pegs to win this game. It’s morechallenging than you think.
Selfie Stick: What a great deal! Under $10 for a wired selfie stick.
Frosting Scented Pink Donut Shaped Notebook: It looks good enough toeat!
Bicycle Noise Maker: This little guy makes bicycles sound likemotorcycles. It is also available in a variety of colors.
Super Sonic Gyro Disc: Give the disc a spin for lights and sound.
Rainbow Modeling Clay: With 24 colors in this set, it’s a steal of a deal forunder $10.
Launcher & Foam Flying Rocket: Launch the foam rocket and seehow far you can get it to go into the air.

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Lots of Circuit fun with Circuit Scribe

November 22, 2016 by Clayton Reeves

We received a Circuit Scribe kit free to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are mine alone.

One of my favorite parts of being a Dad is being able to share things with my kiddos. When opportunities to do that with science, imagination, and curiosity come around I like to grab them by the horns and hold on tight. One such opportunity was Circuit Scribe, an electrical kit that lets you draw on paper and turn it into an electric circuit. How AWESOME is that!

Before I get much farther I probably should introduce myself. Hi, my name is Clayton and I am a Nerd. More importantly I am a Husband, Father, Dad, (yes I think those 2 things are different, so they both must be listed) and many other things to boot. I hope to soon fill up The Nerd Dad with all sorts of questions, comments, suggestions, and concerns, but am starting here today.

So without further fluff and stuff let me tell you why I think that the Circuit Scribe is one of the best things you could get your family.

These kits start talks. You get to sit down with your kids and talk about what to build, why things work the way they do, and how to build what they want. If you are lucky during all of this you will get to talk about all sorts of other things too!
Electricity is important! so being able to understand it and talk about it is a very good skill to have as well. The kit we got, the Ultimate Kit, has loads of stuff in it. We used LED lights, buzzers, switches, dimmers, knobs, blinkers, and the list can go on. All of this is powered by a simple 9V battery. The whole time we did it we found ways to add more to a circuit we had already built, ether giving us more we could do or creating something bigger.
Problem solving skills are one of the best things you can help your kids gain and these kits are a great tool to help with that. There where many times that we would place the last piece on the paper only to find that the circuit didn’t work. Then we would have to go through step by step to see what could have gone wrong.
Science is fun! All too often I have heard kids say or boring science is, and I understand why a bit. If I had to learn about things the why some of our kids do I would probably think so too. With this kit you could even wrap things up with the scientific method:
1. Ask a question – What would happen if we put all of the LED bulbs into a parallel circuit vs a series circuit.
2. Research – Talk about how it would affect the voltage and wattage at each light in each case.
3. Hypothesis – Have the kid(s) write down how they think the lights will be in each case.
4. Experiment (The funnest part) – draw out both types of circuits.
5. Data/Analysis – Have them look at the LEDs and decide together their brightness.
6. Conclusion – Decide whether they should accept or reject their hypotheses.

There is so much more that can be done that what I have listed here, the Circuit Scribe kit we have allows for you to link into an Arduino making your abilities practically endless. I am super excited to get this kit out again with the kids and do something else with them and let them slowly take more control as they learn what they are able to do.

Gift Guide: Creative Kid Gifts

November 19, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Finding the best gifts for creative kids is right at your fingertips with my gift guide. From craft kits to a Pottery Studio, there are a ton of gift ideas that are just waiting to be discovered. You can find the perfect creative kid gifts whether they’re young or old, boy or girl!

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By giving kids an outlet for their creativity, we create an environment where kids want to learn. Through art and creating kids learn how to solve problems, brainstorm, and they also learn about expressing themselves through an acceptable outlet.

Yarn Tree Kit: Make two trees that can be used to keep jewelry safe and on display.
Scientific Explorer Young Architect City Planner Set: Design and create your very own town. Perfect for kids who love to build.
Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Book: Using LEGO blocks as a medium to create different figures and even machines, unlocks a whole new platform of creativity.
Pottery Studio: Making projects out of clay is a snap with the right tools. This pottery studio is the perfect place to start.
Disney Art Studio: Let their love of Disney mesh with their love of creating in this fun kit drawing classic characters. There’s several different versions to choose from, such as the Palace Pets kit!
Super Art Table with Paper Roll: With plastic cups and cubbies to store art supplies and a paper roll to paint or draw on, this art table has it all.
Origami & Other Fun Fold Ups Book: This book has it all from learning how to fold origami animals to making paper airplanes.
DC Superhero Girls Comic Book Design Set: Boys don’t get to have all the fun. This craft set let girls design their very own superhero comics.
Craft Sk8 Deck Wall Art: Color in the graffiti style deck and hang it on the wall for a unique piece of art.
Seedling Disney Craft Kits: From Belle’s enchanted crown, to Rapunzel’s brush or a Lion King drum, there’s plenty of fun sets from favorite Disney movies!
Wreck This Journal: This isn’t your average journal. You will find multiple writing prompts to bring out the creative writer in every kiddo.
Table Top Screen Printing Kit: I think this gift would be best for an older kid who is ready to try their hand at a new craft.
Deluxe Artist Studio Creative Wood Box Set: Markers, paints, and crayons oh my! This deluxe art set has everything your little artist will ever need to create, paint, and draw.
Crayola Inspiration Art Case: This art kit would be bested suited for younger kids. The Crayola supplies are easier to handle… plus they are washable in case of a whoops!
Micro-Line Ultra-Fine Point Ink Pens: Micro pens make it easy to draw colorful pictures. Gift this set of markers to a child who would cherish them.
Finding Dory Bubble Science: Learn along with your favorite fish creating fun bubbles, and learning along with play!
8 X 10 inch Professional Artist Quality Acid Free Canvas Panels: This set of blank canvases gives creative kids an opportunity to paint their hearts out. Pick up a set of acrylic paint and paintbrushes for a gift they will devour. To really make their year, pick up an art easel as well.
Deluxe Combo Scratch Art Set: These scratch pads help kids learn about negative space, which can be used to create a variety of artistic creations.
Marvel Universe Crochet: Learn to make fun, mini versions of your favorite Marvel superheros with this fun crochet kit!
Waterbrush Pens: Use this set of pens with watercolors to create different art techniques. Pair this with a paint pad and set of watercolors for an art kit gift any kid would love to receive.
Glow in the Dark Marshmallow Shooter Kit: These little shooters are a lot of fun. I think kids take a little more pride in their toys when they build it themselves. They could even get more creative and make their own targets.
Star Wars Felt: Every creative kid will have a blast creating characters from their favorite Star Wars films!
Sew Mini Treats Book and Craft Kit: Kids can learn how to sew by making miniature food plushies. Little Monsters Beginners Sewing Kit would be a perfect option for boys to learn how to sew.
Just for Boys DIY Bracelets Arts and Crafts Kit: Create 8 bracelets that scream boys. This would also make a great gift for a sister who has all brothers.
Wooden Cars Craft Kit: Build and paint 3 wooden cars that you can play with or put on display.

I bet any of these gifts for creative kids will be met with giddy smiles and anticipation. Kids love to create, so let’s give them exactly that this holiday season!

What’s YOUR creative child’s favorite type of crafty project?

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Gift Guide: Best Pet Gifts

November 18, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Give your beloved furry friends some great items this year with these Best Pet Gifts. They show love and friendship to you all year, so treat them a little extra special this holilday and show them just how much you care.

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I found some pretty cool and exciting items such as this Pet Teepee and a Play Petcube, that actually lets you check in and play with your pet (through your mobile device) while you’re away from home. I think you’ll also get a kick out of this Interactive Laser Pet Toy.

Gifts for Pets

Hear Doggy Flatties with Chew Guard Technology Dog Toys: The squeakers in these toys can only be heard by your pooch!
Interactive Laser Pet Toy: Cats (and some dogs!) love playing with lasers. This toy makes it super easy.
PetSafe Busy Buddy Bristle Bone Dog Toy: Dog toy meets dog treat. What a great way to keep dogs occupied.
Pet Teepee: These adorable pet beds create a great hide-a-way place.
Collapsible Cat Tunnel: Cats love to hide. This cat toy gives them the perfect place to do just that.
Wall Rack “Woof” Bone Leash Holder: Keep your leashes within reach with this stylish leash holder.
Classic KONG Dog Toy: These dog toys last forever. Add a bit of kibble for a true dog treat.
Temptations Cat Treats: Cats love these little treats.
Pet Carrier: Perfect for pets that are on the go.
Dangle Feet Teaser Wand Cat Toy: These are great toys for your little hunter to play with.
Petcube Play: Keep pets busy with this camera that lets you see, talk, and interact with your pet while you are away from home.
Water Fountain for Pets: Fresh water is always available to your furry friends with this water fountain.
Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy: Cats can chase the ball around the circle for hours of entertainment. There is also a scratching pad in the middle of the toy.
Catnip Mice: These guys are almost as good as the real thing.
Automatic Feeder: Your pet won’t ever miss a meal with this automatic feeder.
GREENIES Original Dental Dog Treats: Keep dog breath at bay with these dog treats.
Pet Travel Bowl: Food has a safe place with this travel bowl.
Digger for Cats: Place food or treats inside of the cups and your cat will have a blast digging them out.
Shark Bed: Give your pet a place to snooze…. just try not to laugh as they snuggle in.

Gifts for Pet Owners

I had to include some of my favorite gifts for pet owners. After all, they are the ones providing caring and loving homes for all those fur friends.

Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet: All pet owners need one of these vacuums. They get rid of pet hair with ease.
Dog Mom Coffee Mug: The perfect way to show just how much you love your pet. Grab this Cat Mom Coffee Mug for those who love their kitty cats.
Dog Lover Embroidered Waffle Towel Set: Adorable set of kitchen towels.

How will you spoil your pets this holiday season? Show me! Send a picture of your furry friend with their new gift. We would all love to see how excited they are with their new toys, bed, or treats.