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Here is an Unplugged Project sent in by blog reader Tamara. Like many moms this time of year she found herself with a collection of mismatched mittens and gloves. I am in the same boat. We have some little kittens that have lost their mittens.
So she got creative and decided to have the kids fill them with what looks popcorn seeds. Rice or buckwheat would also work. Then she sewed them closed and off the kids went to play bean bag toss for hours of unplugged fun. Pictures are below:
Also if you want that cool bean bag toss board she has in the picture you can find the same one here. This is an awesome project that recycles objects that might otherwise get thrown away and it gives kids a stimulating and fun project to do…as well as hours of fun later.
My oldest was on Spring break this last week and we did a variety of “crafty” projects. One of my favorites was our painting piggy banks project.
We ended up buying two ceramic piggy banks at Kroger. My kids wanted some sort of “treat” which is code for toy. I told them my stipulation was that they pick something that will last, that isn’t plastic, and that does not have excessive packaging. Mommy is MEAN huh? They picked out two ceramic piggy banks (unpainted) much to my delight and when we got home they proceeded to spend the next two hours busily painting and naming their pigs.
Of course after their piggy banks were painted they needed mom to contribute to their bank funds. I think they have developed and eagle eye for stray change in the couch cushions and in the laundry room.
The piggy banks only cost $5.50 each too, which is a real bargain. The same ones are $8.87 on Amazon. I also saw there is a Melissa and Doug paintable piggy bank too…and it is only $3.99…just in case your looking for a fun unplugged project for the kids.
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Here is an Unplugged Project sent in by blog reader Tamara. Like many moms this time of year she found herself with a collection of mismatched mittens and gloves. I am in the same boat. 
We have some little kittens that have lost their mittens.
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