Take time to show baby how things work in the bathroom. Run some warm water from the faucet, let her move her hands back and forth under the stream, and then dry her hands with a soft towel. Show her how the toilet flushes, how you brush your teeth, how she can try out her […]
Clean Mud 2 rolls toilet tissue, torn into pieces; 1 1/2 bars Ivory soap, shaved; 2 qt. warm water  Let children help combine all ingredients in a big plastic dishpan or large bucket. Knead by hand until soft and gooey, adding more water as necessary.  Clean Mud 2 Unroll 6 rolls of white […]
Turn the front of your ‘fridge into an art gallery. Â Three adhesive-backed magnetic disks Colored card stock, two different colors Colored construction paper White craft glue Scissors Pencil Circular dish, preferably with a 2 1/4-inch diameter A quarter A half dollar Two buttons for the robot, four for the alien, and three for the […]
This is gorgeous stuff. Smooth and silky in your hands, it has a porcelainlike finish and a soft, eye-catching shimmer when dry.  1 cup baking soda ½ cup cornstarch  ¾ cup water  Food coloring (optional)  In a saucepan, stir together the baking soda and cornstarch. Add the water, mixing well.  Cook the mixture […]
A paper lunch sack, plain or colored Plastic grocery sacks, crumpled newspaper, junk mail or other material to stuff the sack Nontoxic craft glue or tape Pipe cleaner, wire or rubber band Decoration material such as glitter glue, googly eyes, sequins or metallic confetti, markers, colored paper etc. Â Stuff half the sack with crumpled […]
Your kids will love these splish-splashing bathtub games. Â Bath time doesn’t have to be a struggle, or even just a wash-and-go affair. Try these activities for tons of tub fun, and both you and your child will look forward to happy bath time: Â 1. Make a hand puppet by sewing two washcloths together. […]
Aa A is for alligator. A is for ants. A is for apples  on my pants. Bb B is for bear.   B is for boat. B is for buttons on my coat. Cc C is for cow. C is for cat. C is for caterpillar on my hat. Dd D is for dinosaur. D […]
1 3/4 C. Ivory Snow; (powder) 50 drops food coloring 1/4 C. water  Mix water & soap flakes together. Add food coloring & put mixture into an ice cube tray. Allow to harden. Break or cut into pieces. Fun to write with on the tub when bathing & face & hands!!!
