After School Activities

How to Make a Cereal Box City

By rachelterry

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Cereal boxes, or any old boxes for that matter, make marvelous prefab buildings. They stand up by themselves and are the building blocks of fantastic juvenile architecture. And best of all, they're already in your house and won't cost you ... more »

How to Make a Taco in a Bag

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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This is a fun lunch activity for a kid's party. It involves little bags of chips which kids love, and taco meat and vegetables which parents want the kids to eat. Combine the two things and you have a food the kids will eat and also have a great ... more »

How to Make a Totem Mask

By Musesage

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Most of us call it Halloween, but October 31st, was originally known as Hallowed Eve, the in between time when the veil between two worlds grows thin. This is also the time of the final harvest. Children were asked which animal would they be ... more »

How to Make Cat Halloween Costumes

By pianistic

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An easy to make cat costume for kids and to make with your kids... more »

How to make edible playdoh

By fenleyfam

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Playdoh is fun! But what about when you have toddlers... who want to stick EVERYTHING in their mouths! Well, this recipie is JUST FOR THEM!.. more »

How to make homemade ice cream (from snow, snow cone)

By MrHuguley

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As kids we loved to play outside. Whether it was summer or winter, we always found stuff to do. In the winter we would sled down hills on metal garbage can lids, have snow ball fights and believe it or not, make ice cream out of snow... more »

How to Make Rice Maracas

By rachelterry

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Kids love to make music, and they also love to make crafts. Making rice maracas helps them to do both. After you've made the maracas, put on some great dance music and let them go wild. You can make this inexpensive craft with simple items you ... more »

How to make tie dye gift wrap

By ohoneycutt

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With this simple process you will learn how to make colorful tie dye style sheets of gift wrap from items found in your kitchen. This project is fun for children and adults alike. The finished tie dye sheets are the perfect size for wrapping ... more »

How to Manage Your Kids Schedules

By 01080912

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Got kids in different schools and only one car? Here’s how you organize drop-offs, pickups, and after-school activities... more »

How to Organize a Child's Artwork

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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All parents adore their little Picasso's masterpieces. We tend to hang on to the artwork until our homes are encumbered with finger paintings and stick figures. But it's easy to display and organize your child's artwork without having all of the ... more »

How to pick a Great Piano Teacher

By pianistic

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You have checked the yellow pages, want ads and the internet searching for a piano teacher for yourself or your child. There are lots to choose from, so which one do you pick? What does make a G.R.E.A.T. piano teacher... more »

How to Plan a Family Fun and Entertainment Night

By Colette French

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In today's society, everyone in the family is always on the run. Both the children and the parents have constant full schedules these days. Because of the hurried lifestyles of today, it is a good idea to take time out and plan a day just for ... more »

How to Play Hide and Seek

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Players take turns hiding and trying to get to home base without being caught... more »

How to Pretend to Be a Girl

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Whether you are dressing up for Halloween, a play, a costume party or simply want to express yourself in a new way, dressing up like a girl can be a lot of fun. Cross dressing is not new, but if it is new to you, a few simple tips can help you ... more »

How to Remove Badge Adhesive From Boy Scout Uniforms

By kcwriter

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Collecting badges is the pride of any boy or girl scout. However, sometimes the badges need to be removed to make room for new ones or perhaps to sell the uniform as the child grows... more »

How to See Hundreds of Live Butterflies

By annechimp

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You love the magic of butterflies and all they represent, but you can't get out to the country? Think they only exist in movies? You might be surprised that you can find a swarm of butterflies in one of the most unlikely places--New York City, ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Inline Skate

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Learning to skate is like learning to ride a bike: Once you get it, you get it. Then the rest is all about honing your skills. For kids these skills will come in handy for neighborhood inline skating, ice skating parties, future hockey teams--or ... more »

How to Add a playground to the KaBOOM! Playspace Finder

By kaboomplay

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The KaBOOM! Playspace Finder is an entriely user generated diretory of playgrounds, skateparks, and ice rinks all across America. Its an invaluable tool for finding great places for children. Since it is built by people who have actually ... more »

How to Be a Tiger Cub Scout Den Leader

By wendyr

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Being a den leader is a rewarding experience. Watching the kids earn their badges and take pride in what they're achieving is wonderful. With some planning and a bit of knowledge you can do some fun and exciting activities with the kids. ... more »

How to Convert Photos to Cross Stitch Designs

By stephleppard

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Want a great gift idea for moms and/or grandmothers? How about cross-stitching a picture of their favorite kid for their next birthday or Mother's Day? It's simple and I have found a software program that costs less than $50 to achieve this... more »

How to get your child an Entertainment Work Permit

By Showbizmom

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Before a child can start acting they must first have an Entertainment Work Permit. The original “Work Permit” must be carried at all times while working... more »

How to make a DIY Craft Top Hat

By pianistic

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Make this hat for your snowman or for New Years Eve or for a kids play. This is a great DIY craft project... more »

How to Make a Toy Xylophone

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you are looking for a great indoor activity for the kids, consider making a toy xylophone. Even though the word xylophone means wood, you can make a toy xylophone from a variety of different products. Follow these steps to make a toy xylphone ... more »

How to Make Bird Feeders with Your Kids' Help

By christieo1

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Here are two really easy bird feeders that you can make with your children. They are great to hang up from bare tree branches in the winter when birds have a harder time finding food. You can place them on a tree near a window and begin to ... more »

How to Make Edible Playdough ( Peanut Butter Candy )

By Qualitas

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All the fun of Playdoh with the great taste of Peanut Butter Candy. Playdoh's been around for over 50 years entertaining kids and parents alike, but how many times have you caught your kids eating the play dough. The solution is here, Edible ... more »

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