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DIY Salt Dough Ornaments for Kids

August 18, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Learn the best recipe for salt dough and you will have salt dough ornaments that last for years to come. #halfpintpeepsblog #saltdoughornaments #Christmascrafts

I always love hearing about people’s favorite holiday traditions.  It’s like a little peek into the most special inner workings of a family.  A few of our family favorites include Lego advent calendars, constructing gingerbread houses from scrap, watching A Muppet’s Christmas Carol, and making salt dough ornaments.  We make a few ornaments each and choose a favorite to add to our Christmas tree as part of our yearly decor.  My boys (and I!!) love pulling out all the ornaments from years past and reminiscing all of our special holiday memories.  Whether you’d like to add this activity to your list of holiday traditions or just want something to do on a cold, snowy day, here’s a complete guide to making all the best DIY salt dough ornaments with kids.

Recipes

Keep It Simple!

I’ve tried all sorts of salt dough recipes over the years to make our tree ornaments, but I’ve learned that the best ornaments ALWAYS come from the most simple recipes.  Some recipes will call for equal parts salt and flour while others will call for double the flour to salt.  I recommend playing around with a few recipes to find your favorite, but I’ve found that the best recipes are those with an equivalent of 1 Cup flour to 1/2 Cup of salt and 3/8 Cup water.  Simply double or triple the recipe to make more ornaments. Recipes with equal parts salt and flour tend to crumble more easily over the years.  If you find that 3/8 Cup of water isn’t quite enough, just add a few drops more until you get a smooth dough.  Image.

A Burst of Color

If you’d like to make colorful ornaments, Julie Blanner shares this great recipe using food coloring.  Bake the dough in the oven at 200° F. for 20 minutes before flipping and finishing for another 15 minutes or so.  Be sure to flip the dough so the edges don’t curl!!

COCOrnaments

Cocoa and Christmas go together like Santa and peanut butter and jelly!  Add a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder to your salt dough recipe for this sweet take on the homemade ornaments.

Cinnamon/CinnaMEN

Give your salt dough ornaments a bit of spice with this yummy cinnamon-infused recipe.  One excellent tip here is to bake the dough with toothpicks in the holes to prevent them from closing in.

Ornament Ideas

Spectacular Snowflakes

Create a winter wonderland on your Christmas tree with these frosted snowflake ornaments.  Get the glistening tutorial from Lorajean’s Magazine.

Footprint Snowmen

These salt dough snowmen are a fun way to make a print of tiny toes as your little ones grow throughout the years.  Acrylic paint and felt can be used for Frosty’s clothes and other features.  Via.

Pantry Decor

I LOVE these pantry item ornaments!  They prove that there’s really no need for expensive candies or messy crafting supplies.  The star anise on the tree is particularly perfect!  Find this fantastic holiday craft on Apartment Therapy.  Use glue and corn starch instead of flour for this recipe.

Stamped

Use stamps, beads, leaves, and other small items to make fancy imprints in your salt dough.  What a great way to make personalized ornaments for your tree!  Learn more here.

12 Nights of Yule

Create a special tradition of learning about Christmas symbols with these 12 Nights of Yule ornaments.  What a great way to slow the holiday season down and remember to appreciate the true meanings of Christmas!  Learn more info from Tressabelle.

Sea Glass

Sea glass, buttons, and other small trinkets are excellent ways to embellish white or colored salt dough.  Red Ted Art shares the cute idea here.

Stained Glass

Homegrown Friends shares this fancy stained glass idea for some unique salt dough ornaments.  Simply punch out the center with a smaller cookie cutter and melt colorful pony beads for the stained glass effect.

3D Candy Canes

No need to roll out your dough with these 3D candy cane ornaments.  You’ll simply twist two strings of dough together, bend, and bake.  DIY here.

Catch these other Christmas crafts:

10 Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for Kids

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Kids of All Ages!

Filed Under: Crafts, Kid Stuff Tagged With: Christmas, DIY Christmas, DIY Holiday, DIY Ornaments, Holiday Home, Salt Dough Ornaments

10 Christmas Paper Plate Crafts For Kids

August 5, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing some cute Christmas paper plate crafts for kids! If you’re like me, you love finding simple craft ideas to help keep the kids busy during the holidays. And these are perfect!

Christmas Paper Plate Crafts For Kids

Christmas is a time of fun and festivity.  I’ve found over the years that my favorite traditions and activities for the kids tend to be simple, stress free and all about the experience. Enter paper plate crafts!  These are fun crafts that everyone in the family can enjoy.  Here are 10 Christmas paper plate crafts for kids (and kids at heart!).

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree!

How lovely are thy branches!

Your boughs so green and truly grand,

You even have a fancy stand!

See this one at A Little Learning for Two.

Making Christmas Trees from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Snowman Advent

Frosty the Snowman

Was a jolly, happy mate

With a paper hat and a button grin,

And a head made from a plate.

See how easy it is to make this one at home!

Making a snowman advent from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Deck The Halls

Deck the halls of boughs of holly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-a!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la!

Hang we now our wreath of paper, Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la!

With bow and candle this is no caper, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!

Making Christmas wreaths from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

In the lane, snow is glistening.

Snow globes will elate,

When made from paper plates,

Crafting in a winter wonderland.

Making Christmas tree ornaments from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Candy Cane Lane

Just a hint of peppermint

And everything begins to feel like Christmas!

There’s nothin’ like a sweet walk path,

So baby let’s go take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane.

Purchase a pack of these cute peppermint swirl paper plates at Etsy, then use them to create giant peppermint candies to line your lawn. Just adhere two plates together, bottom sides facing away from each other, and mount them on a wood dowel. Add cellophane and a bow for effect! 

Candy cane paper plates are perfect to use for Christmas crafts! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Additional Christmas Paper Crafts To Try

Somewhere In My Memory

Candles in the window, shadows painting the ceiling,

Gazing at the fire glow, feeling that gingerbread feeling.

Precious moments, special people, happy faces, I can see.

Paper plate painting will become a cherished holiday memory.

Paper plates are perfect for Christmas crafts! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Let It Snow!

Oh the weather outside is frightful,

but the fire is so delightful,

And since paper plate snowflakes never go

Let them show, let them show, let them show!

Making snowflakes from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Good tidings we bring

To you and your kin.

Good tidings from paper plate banners

Festive decor that’s worth a grin!

Source.

Making Christmas garlands from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Angels We Have Heard On High

Angels we have heard on high,

Sweetly singing o’er the plains.

 A most angelic craft I spy,

Angel placeholders you can’t restrain! 

Making angels from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way!

Don’t you tell a single soul what I’m going to say.

Here’s a paper plate craft

That’ll have you shouting, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” all the day!

Making Santa from paper plates is the perfect Christmas craft! Here are some fun and simple Christmas paper plate crafts for kids {of all ages!}.

Which of these Christmas paper plate crafts for kids do you think is going to be a favorite in your family? If you need more Christmas crafts ideas, try these DIY salt dough ornaments!

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Kid Stuff Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Crafts, Christmas paper plate crafts for kids, Kid Stuff, Kids Crafts, Paper Plate, Paper Plate Crafts, Paper Plate Crafts for Kids

Cleaning Checklists For Kids Of All Ages

July 29, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Today I have some handy cleaning checklists for kids. These are so helpful for busy parents! If you’ve ever had trouble keeping your kids on track with their chores, these will help.

Cleaning checklists for kids are helpful for busy parents. Cleaning checklists help you keep the house clean and get help from the whole family doing it. Kids love checklists! #halfpintpeepsblog #cleaningchecklistsforkids

Cleaning Checklists For Kids

How many times do you ask your kids to complete a chore, only to have them report back less than ten minutes later with a half-done job?  Sometimes it’s hard to tell them otherwise when they’re proud of finishing.  The best way to ensure that their chores get done right is to make sure you explain what you want, and provide a check list to help them.  Here are some great cleaning checklists for kids of all ages.

Want to find a way to keep your kids on top of their chores? Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Kit Lists

Some cleaning checklists are great because they stay with cleaning kits for specific household chores.  Laminate them and have kids mark off each task as they go along.  Get free printables of these kit lists for every room of the house here from Must Have Mom.

Getting your kid to clean can be difficult sometimes. Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

You’re A Star

These editable, weekly chore charts and activity lists help your kid feel like a star! If your child loves to get star stickers, they’ll love this. You can access this file at Etsy. 

Chore charts are a great way to keep your kids on top of their chores. Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Checklist Stickers

If you like to make your own cleaning checklist for your kids  but need some cute stickers for it, try these Tidy Up hand-lettered stickers. They’re so cute! 

Having a checklist and stickers can be a great way to help your kids stay on top of their chores. Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Paint Chip Checklists

Add some fun color to chore time with paint chips.  Simply write each task–or the steps for a task– on each color shade to make directions super easy to follow!  Find this colorful idea on Decluttering Your Life.

Writing your kids chores on paint chips can be a way to keep doing chores fun! Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Chores By Picture

Make chores easier for littles with age appropriate chore cards.  The pictures help your child decipher exactly what they need to do. This one helps your child clean up his bedroom. Get the printable here! 

Having pictures as a checklist is a great way for kids to stay on top of their chores. Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Pick A Card, Any Card

I love these awesome chore cleaning cards! Each card covers the things that need to be done in each room of your home. Have each family member pick one randomly, and the card tells them what needs to be done. Get your own at Etsy! 

Cleaning cards are a great way to keep chores fun. Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Magnet Chart

Like pushing buttons on the elevator, there’s something about moving magnets on a chart that kids find really exciting.  This is one chore chart idea that’ll really stick with your kids.  

Having a chore chart with magnets is a great way to keep kids excited. They'll love to watch the magnets move. Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Colorful Charts

Make jobs more fun with colorful charts you can edit and print right at home.  Get the downloads here.

Colorful chore charts are the way to go for kiddos! Here are some cleaning checklists for kids of all ages. These are guaranteed to help busy parents keep kids on track with the chores you want them to do!

Which of these cleaning checklists for kids is your favorite? Now here are 8 ways to get your kids to clean–without bribing them!

Filed Under: Cleaning and Organization, Crafts, Kid Stuff, Parenting, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Charts for Kids, Chore Charts for Kids, Chores for Kids of All Ages, Cleaning Checklists, Cleaning Checklists for Kids, Kid Chore Charts

Kids’ Board Games For Bored Kids

July 24, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Kids’ board games always take care of bored kids. If you have some restless children, read on to learn about games that work for all ages.

Board games were a vital part of social life back in the day. Now, they have largely been replaced by electronic games and TV. What electronic games and TV lack is the social interaction of board games. So, get your kids back on that track with board games they will not only love, but will learn the forgotten skill of social interaction! #halfpintpeepsblog #kidsboardgames #funboardgamesforkids

Are you one of the many parents these days who are rethinking all the time your kids spend in front of a screen? This post is especially for you! Summer time is prime time for bored kids, but you don’t have to give in to too much screen time to keep them entertained.

A much better option is board games. And if it’s educational as well, then bonus! Check out these kids’ board games. All are fun, educational, and highly rated. No more bored kids!

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Filed Under: Education, Kid Stuff Tagged With: board games, Games, indoor activities, indoor activities for kids, indoor games, Kids, Kids Activities, kids games, kids' board games

Raz-Kids Will Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer

July 16, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Today I want to introduce you to an awesome educational website for kids. Raz-Kids is an award-winning resource that helps kids from kindergarten through 5th grade improve their reading skills.

All parents know the importance of reading and often have to work hard to motivate their kids to pick up a book. Well, thanks to raz-kids, you might not have to spend so much energy arguing about it. Read on to learn more about the site and how they can motivate your child to read. #razkids #educationalwebsitesforkids #summerreadingprogram #halfpintpeepsblog

It can be hard to keep your kids reading over the summer, but with Raz-Kids it’s easy to provide them with interactive eBooks at just the right reading level for them! After you see what this program is about, just click one of the included links that make it easy to check it out for yourself.

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Filed Under: Education, Kid Stuff, Parenting Tagged With: Kids, kids reading books, Raz-Kids, Reading

Easy Bird Feeder Crafts for Kids

July 16, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Today’s post is all about easy bird feeder crafts for kids. It’s the time of year when the weather is warming up and the birds are out in force, so it’s the perfect time to keep the kids or grandkids busy making bird feeders. They’ll love watching the birds come to feast, and you’ll love watching the excitement on their faces!

Keep the kids busy with these fun bird feeder crafts for kids. (With or without peanut butter). read on to learn more about these fun crafts. The kids love this stuff. #kidscraftideas #birdfeedersforkids #halfpintpeepsblog
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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Kid Stuff Tagged With: Bird Feeder Crafts, Bird Feeder Crafts for Kids, Birdfeeder crafts, Birdfeeder crafts for kids

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