All things Boy: Activities, recipes, DIY, Science projects and Crafts for Boys.
This week I received a box with Mod Podge Washout and Apple Barrel paint which I was so excited to use with my kids. I love Mod Podge but I don’t normally let my kids use it because of the mess involved but Mod Podge Washout is pretty much the same great formula as Mod Podge gloss but it washes out of clothes with just soap and water, even after it has dried. Bonus! That makes it perfect for craft projects at home or school.
Last week we had the fun opportunity to visit some family over Spring Break. We were invited by my sister-in-law to my nephew’s Indiana Jones
When you think of Indiana Jones you have to picture him with his hat and his whip, right? These were actually really easy to make with duct tape, because you can make pretty much anything with duct tape, right? [Read more...]
I’m so excited to share this fun craft with you! A few years back my husband and I went on a Caribbean cruise and on our different stops I noticed all of the wind chimes made with bamboo but for some crazy reason, I never bought one. I’ve regretted it ever since. Not only do I love how this wind chime turned out but I loved using Gemz by Darice to add a bit of “bling”. This really sparkles in the sun! [Read more...]
Some people consider me crazy when it comes to the types of activities I let my kids do. For example, Play-doh
I always loved finger paint as a kid. There is just something about that squishy goo between your fingers and being able to create something with your hands. Loved it!
Anytime I can make something for less than I can buy it I get excited and plus living in a small town makes it hard to find certain things. So, when I came across an easy recipe for finger paint in a family cookbook I knew we had to give it a try, This recipe is so easy that you will never buy finger paint again!
Valentine’s Day is practically here and my boys and I have been busy with our preparations. They are busy designing and decorating their boxes and I have been busy helping my 4-year-old (or maybe he is helping me) make pirate Valentine suckers for his preschool class.
It’s really hard to find anything that is boy related and original at Valentine’s Day. My older boys wanted to stick with the traditional store-bought valentines taped to candy but my 4-year-old is currently obsessed with Jake and the Neverland Pirates (his obsessions change weekly 
), so we decided to make pirates out of suckers. I know, call me crazy!
How to Make a Pirate Valentine out of a suckerSupplies Needed: [Read more...]
I’m a mom of 4 boys, which also makes me a
nurse, referee, taxi driver,teacher, party planner, story teller, barber,dietician, baker, atm, maid, personal shopper, jungle gym, coach, puppeteer, motivator and negotiator. On the rare occasion that I get a moment to myself I like to sing, play the piano and guitar and just relax. I’m sharing my life with you as well as fun activities, crafts, recipes and ideas designed just for boys, in hopes that together we can, not only survive, but find joy in raising boys. So leave a comment and get involved. I’d love to hear from you!
Kara@thejoysofboys.com
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by Darice to add a bit of “bling”. This really sparkles in the sun!