Keep the Kids Busy and Having Fun This Summer with Doodle Hog Crafting Kits!

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As nice as Summer break is for parents and kids, it can also be hard to adjust to! What are the kids supposed to do all day? 

Well, in our house, we like to keep busy in the summers playing outside and doing CRAFTS!!!

Doodle Hog is helping us out this summer and taking the hassle out of coming up with new ideas with their wide range of affordable crafting kits. The company makes kits that allow kids to paint and create their own one-of-a-kind squishies as well as tie dye, journaling, chalk stenciling, scrapbooking, string art and friendship bracelet kits. 

All of Doodle Hog’s crafting kits come with everything you need to complete the activity and most of the activities are suitable for kids ages 5 and up.

In our house, Squishies are a bid deal! My daughter is obsessed!!! So she is definitely going to stay busy and love doing the Paint Your Own Squishies Set!

The Paint Your Own Squishies Oh-So-Sweet Kit includes everything you and your child will need to decorate three large squishes! Includes: 3 Large, slow rise squishies 4 Large bottles of paint (red, white, yellow and brown) 2 Quality paint brushes 1 Bag of sprinkles Color guide Easy-to-follow instructions.

And for children of all ages, the Dab and Dot Markers are so fun for artwork of all kinds! My preschoolers love these! And I love them as their teacher because they are easy to hold, don't make a big mess and have great color!

Overall, I am really happy with products from Doodle Hog as both a mother AND a Preschool Teacher!

Their craft kits have everything you need to have fun and be artistic this summer and they are great for ALL ages!

 

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You can purchase Doodle Hog crafting kits from Amazon.com

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Keep Kids Busy at Home with KidzMaker Craft Kits!

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My daughter recently had a birthday and one of her favorite gifts was the Make Your Own Llama Doll from KidzMaker!

She really enjoyed putting it together with some help and all on her own!

There were definitely a lot of steps to the project but it was so fun for my daughter to make a fuzzy doll from some cardboard cutouts!

There are some other really fun kits for kids to make like the My Unicorn Faux Leather Pouch. With this kit, your child learns basic leather crafting techniques to create a unicorn pouch. Includes faux leather pattern, plastic needle, floss and instructions. 5yr+

And the Stepping Stone My Unicorn is also fun for kids! Decorate a unicorn shaped stepping stone with colorful gems and mosaic stones. Includes stone, mosaic pieces, tools, and instructions. 8yr+

If you are looking for something to keep your children busy these days while they are stuck at home, check out these fun to make craft kids from KidzMaker!

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You can purchase these KidzMaker kits and more on Amazon.com

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Gifts for the Artistic & Creative Kids On Your Gift Lis

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If you have a crafty kid on your gift list this year (or just one that needs to stay busy indoors in the cold winter months ahead!) Kid Made Modern craft projects give caregivers and children the opportunity to do something together - something they'll both enjoy.

These products are fun, high quality, safe and affordable. Directions/guidance are provided, but the outcome is up to you, whether it's a jewelry making kit, an outdoor chalk party ensemble or a masking tape mosaic shirt creation kit.

Check out three of their kits that make great gifts this year!

Comic Book Kit

The KMM Comic Book Kit has everything you need to create your very own comic book! Each kit comes with alphabet template, 3 POW, WOW and BOOM stamps, 2 stamp pads, 8 markers and 2 printed blank cell comic books.

On-the-Go Coloring Kit

Take your drawing projects on the go in this striped lunch box! Each kit has 10 markers, 12 mini colored pencils with sharpener and a partially drawn 32-page activity book ready for you to finish.

Winter Wonderland Kit

This kit is a perfect activity for a cold snowy day. Create your own wintery landscape with the Winter Wonderland kit. Paint mountains, trees, polar bears, penguins and much more!

It features real wood pieces and includes: 15 paintable wood shapes, 12 assorted paints – 0.16 fl oz (4.9 mL) each (total 1.92 fl oz (58.8 mL), 2 small paint brushes, 1 medium brush, “faux snow” batting – 12 in x 24 in (30.4 cm x 60.9 cm), 18 oval bases

Buy It:

You can purchase these kits at Macy’s, Whole Foods, Barneys, and museum shops and boutiques and some Kid Made Modern Kits are also at your neighborhood Target!

* Thank you to Kid Made Modern for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Fall Fun with Chalkola Chalk Markers!

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Winter is coming and so is the cold and snow. As a mother of three children under 6, I better be coming up with a plan for fun things for them to do INSIDE this winter. Otherwise it is going to be a LONG winter!

Luckily, I have help and this time it is from Chalkola and their super awesome, super fun Chalk markers! These markers come in TWO sizes - 6mm and 15mm and they can be used on ANY Non Porous Surface (Like Chalkboard, Windows, Labels, Canister, Paper etc) and they really wipe off easily!

These 6mm Bullet Tip Markers replace Regular chalk which leads to dust and dull creative art. I hate finding chalk dust by my children's easel and the chalk pieces all over the floor! WHAT A MESS!!!

Never again! Now they can just use their Chalkola markers on the chalkboard and then turn the easel around and also use them on the whiteboard side!!! I love the versatility!

They are a great option if you want bold and smooth letters that wont be smudged. It is easy to write with and can be used for kids projects, Brainstorming ideas in your Workplace, Cafe Menu, Message boards, creating art at home, For all temporary Commercial Applications, Car windows, Non porous classroom chalkboards, and great for Teacher supplies.

And the 15mm Markers (with 28g ink) are one of the only few available in the market! These 15mm Jumbo Tip Markers are a great option if you want bold and smooth letters that wont be smudged.

These are amazingly bright inks and they are not messy! I was a bit nervous when I first tried them out. I was afraid they weren't going to really erase off the windows, would leave a greasy mark or would not come off completely! But I had absolutely NO troubles with just a little water or cleaning solution. They came right off even with the windows ALMOST COVERED in the chalk markers from the kids!

Bold, bright colors!

Easily wipes off with JUST WATER!

No sign of the marker! Just a nice clean window!

My kids are happy, I am happy and I have a great activity for the upcoming winter!

Buy It:

You can purchase the 6mm markers for $17.95 from Amazon.com and the 15mm markers for $21.95 on Amazon.com

And make sure to get 20% Off  on the 15MM markers on Amazon using code: CHK20OFF

And to save on the 6mm Pens and get 20% Off on Amazon Use Code: CHALK20A

* Thank you to Chalkola for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Personalize Your School Supplies with Duck Tape!

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Looking for a fun back to school project or a unique way to decorate your school supplies? Then look farther than Duck Tape!

Duck brand is perhaps best known for its Duck Tape®, a hugely popular fashion and crafting medium available in more than 250 colors, designs and licenses. With a suggested retail price of just $4-$6 per roll, Duck Tape provides an easy, inexpensive way to personalize school supplies, from decorating notebooks, lunch boxes and lockers to creating unique backpacks, pencil pouches and tablet covers.

Ducklings® mini rolls - smaller versions of the original - are great for small details, trimming projects, repairing small areas or anything else you can imagine. For inspiration, check out the brand's more than 5 million Facebook fans who are sharing their creations in huge numbers!

Duck brand also has introduced several crafting tapes that provide the ideal embellishment to Duck Tape projects. New this year are Duck Real Cork Tape, perfect for adding texture to craft projects; and Duck Dry Erase Tape and Duck Chalkboard Tape, useful for creating one-of-a-kind calendars, message boards or labels. These products also are great for teachers to use when decorating bulletin boards, as inspiration for class art projects, or for labeling containers, bins and binders.

So head to your nearest store and pick up some fun rolls of Duck Tape to decorate all your back to school supplies! Your children will have fun decorating them and they will have fun, unique school supplies to show off!

You can see some inspirational imagery on Pinterest or duckbrand.com

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You can purchase Duck Tape at your local retail store.

* Thank you to Duck Brand for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Craft Kits from Creative Hands & Giveaway

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With all the talk of educating kids with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), parents, teachers and policy makers are realizing it actually takes STEAM to make the world go round. The added “A” is for art.

Fibre-Craft, makers of arts and crafts supplies since the ‘50s, introduces three $12.99 kits – Zoo 2 Do, Creative Fun Tote and Paper Pals -- that spur imaginations beyond math problems and coding.

Kids ages 6 and up still enjoy being kids and working with old-fashioned glue and scissors to make their own creations. Each tote-able kit from Fibre-Craft’s Creative Hands label opens up a world of let’s-build-this, without instructions or rules. These crafts can be made at the kitchen table, outdoors at a picnic, or with best friends at a slumber party. Best of all, it’s educational; so says prestigious Education Week.

Check out more info about these three kits:

Zoo 2 Do 

$12.99 • Ages 6+

All the animals in the zoo are jumping up and down for you!

This Zoo 2 Do kit with the tote-able handle features monkey, giraffe, lion, zebra and others for a total of 25 zoo-themed projects.

My children LOVE animals, zoos and crafts so when they saw this craft kit, their eyes lit up and they got super excited to let their imagination create some awesome crafts with this kit!

Creative Fun Tote 

$12.99 • Ages 6+

Rainy days are ideal for this overflowing box of craft pieces that can be transformed into animals, cupcakes, bugs, pencil toppers and whatever the imagination can conjure.

Kids can follow the enclosed project sheet or personalize with their own wacky ideas. Art is in the eye of the beholder!

My son LOVES this kit and loves all the little accessory pieces that are included that he doesn't normally have in his craft drawers. He has been making crafts non-stop since opening this one up!

Paper Pals Bugs & Flowers

$12.99 • Ages 6+

Even kids will allergies will adore these pretty flowers and friendly bugs that are tucked inside.

Paper Pals is a kit that starts with paper plates and paper cups and this tote-able kit makes 12 big projects. A project sheet is included to start kids off. The final results are totally up to them!

This kit is the perfect craft and art idea for kids that may be getting bored this summer! They will have endless craft opportunities with everything included!

I don't know how many hours a day my children spend doing crafts and they never tire of them! They have been in heaven using these craft kits and I love that they can either follow the project sheets or come up with unique crafts with their imaginations! This is the perfect idea for all children this summer!

Buy It: 

You can purchase Fibre-Craft's popular Creative Hands™ label in craft stores.

Win It:

Fibre-Craft is generously offering all three craft kits ( Zoo 2 Do, Creative Fun Tote and Paper Pals) (MSRP total value $38.97) to a lucky winner!

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ALL THREE Creative Hands Craft kits
(Zoo 2 Do, Creative Fun Tote and Paper Pals kits) 
(MSRP total value $38.97)

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* Thank you to Fibre-Craft for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Buy Gifts that Give More! & Giveaway

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As we all know, disasters, illnesses, hunger, animal abuse and so many other sad and horrible things are happening in our world every day, every second. Do you feel helpless about it all? Do you want to help but don't know how? I definitely feel this way sometimes but I found a great way to help others lately from a great website called GreaterGood! It is really the best of both worlds: you get great products AND you help a great cause!

The GreaterGood family of cause-related websites offer the public a unique opportunity to support causes, projects, and programs that they care about at no cost to them.

Purchases here have funded over 185 hours of Alzheimer's research.

Each person's daily click on the Click To Give sites displays sponsor advertising. One hundred percent (100%) of sponsor advertising is paid as a royalty to GreaterGood.org, an independent 501(c)(3) charity that makes grants to charity partners delivering services in its mission areas.

Supporters can also contribute directly to charity by purchasing Gifts that Give More™, where one hundred percent (100%) of their donation is given to charity, or by purchasing one of the 7,000+ products we carry, including jewelry, apparel, and gifts. Every single item sold donates to the store's cause.

GreaterGood brings together communities that care, giving you the power to make a difference in the world with simple, every day actions.

Besides how great their causes are and how they give back to them, I REALLY liked their great selection of products, especially in the toys and kids section! We ordered some really fun arts & craft items and my kids are LOVING them!

Playing with the Play-Clay

I love that they offer great eco-friendly and natural brands such as Melissa & Doug. We even got organic Play-Clay that smells soooo good! :) My kids have played with it every day since we got it and I love watching their imaginations bloom every time!

So don't feel helpless anymore as you hear about natural disasters, illnesses and other sad things. Find a cause that means a lot to you on the GreaterGood website, find some great items to purchases and donate to your cause! You will love getting your great products and knowing you made a difference!

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You can purchase and donate from the GreaterGood online shop.

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(1) $50 Gift Certificate to the GreaterGood online store

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Make Earth Day Crafts with the Ultimate Eco-Crafter

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My children are HUGE crafters! My son seriously makes several "projects" a day made out of things he finds around the house, paper, and even garbage! I love seeing his creativity with every project!

So when I surprised my children with the Ultimate Eco-Crafter, they were very excited, to say the least! They were even more excited when I explained and showed them that it is really 3 kits in 1! It had everything we needed to make beautiful handmade paper, preserve your memories in a scrapbook and create eco-friendly crafts.

For me, the first thing I loved the most is how all the products in the kit were eco-friendly! That is so important to me since my children spend so much time doing crafts!

My children were quickly making scrapbook pages, wood bead necklaces, and craft project after craft project. I loved watching their creativity to come alive thanks to this kit and they had endless possibilities because of all the wonderful craft supplies included!

This set includes 40 page hardcover book, 418 stickers, paper shapes and frames, 8 printed papers, 6 eco pencils, 6 wooden sticks, 9 ribbons, 4 twine cords, zig zag scissors, paper making frame, plastic tray, 8 sheets of construction paper, glitter glue, white glue, sponge, 2 plastic sheets, raffia, silver glitter, stencil, tissue paper shapes, 6 colors of shredded tissue paper, resealable bag, 38 wood beads, 12 buttons and easy instructions.

This is the perfect craft to have your children do or gift to give this Earth Day!

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You can purchase the Ultimate Eco-Crafter for $44.99 from the ALEX website.

* Thank you to ALEX for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

PomTree Craft Kits & Giveaway

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When the holidays arrive, my whole family gets together and there are A LOT of people and a lot of children! With the winter and cold weather here, the kids don't want to go outside and they get really antsy and loud inside! Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a mess-free activity for kids to make and play?

Well, then let me recommend PomTree, makers of adorable craft kits that afford hours of creative fun without a drop of glue, tape or mess!

Create a Felt Puppy & Bone Pillow Puff™ Kit ($13) or a wise Mommy & Baby Owl Pom Pals Kit ($13). The concept behind PomTree is "stuck on fun" because everything has a sticky backing that kids as young as 3 can unpeel and then stick.  Beyond the thrill of making something from scratch, there's serious learning going on. Children build essential creative skills by figuring exactly how things fit together with the help of the bright colors and interesting shapes in each kit. For beginners, photos provide a visual guide, while stickers and embellishments offer plenty of options for a child to decorate each project and make it their own.

With so many delightful choices at a great price, PomTree experts have picked five favorites to wrap up and tuck under the tree or hand out at Hanukkah. Check out these five awesome kits that cost $13 or less:

Pom Pals: Mommy & Baby Owl Kit 

Ages 5+ 

 $13 

She's cuddly soft, hot pink and oh-so-wise. It's Mommy Owl. She's brought along her adorable baby owl to cuddle, comfort and create something special. Kids embellish the faceless fluff balls into sweet wiggly eyed-owls. Add nose, feet, wings, you decide -- because you're wise too. Mommy measures an armful 11.3 x 13.6 inches. Baby sprouts to 2.3 x 3.3 inches.

Pom Pals: Mommy & Baby Bird Kit • 

Ages 5+

 $13

Let these bluebirds bring happiness into any room. Start with Momma Bird's plush pom pom that needs a child's touch of embellishment. Kids simply peel the backings of giant wiggle eyes, beak, feet and feathers for a customized look. Then repeat with baby for a feathered family that stays with you on the bed, on the desk or in your arms. Pom Pom Mom measures 12.8 x 13.6. Baby stands 2.75 x 3.3 inches.

Felt Pillow Puff™ Kit: Felt Kitty & Mouse Pillow Puff 

Ages 5+ 

 $13

How purr-fect is this? Create a soft kitty to hug without buying the litter box or cat food. This felt pillow needs little fingers to adhere the enclosed tail, cat nose, whiskers and pointy ears. Meow! Kids can make a cute and cuddly pillow pal without needing to sew. All materials have sticky backings that kids can peel away then press into place. There's even a blue felt mouse to join the chase of an afternoon or evening of fun. When all done, this polyfill stuffed cat measures a purr-fect 7 x 12 inches and arrives with 24 pieces to place in the purr-fect spot.

Felt Pillow Puff™ Kit: Felt Puppy & Bone Pillow Puff 

Ages 5+ 

$13

There's no bones about it, some kids prefer a woof over a meow so PomTree offers a puppy pillow that will make grownups say, ahhhh! Without sewing or gluing, kids can happily assemble the bright colors cut into recognizable patterns from head to tail. Follow the visual on the box or create your own look for a collared puppy with a polyfill stuffed body that can follow kids from room to room without the need for a water bowl. The finished Puppy Pillow Puff barks in at 10 x 11.6 inches.

Pom Jewelry: Pom Jewelry Kit

Ages 5+ 

 $10 

A whopping 400+ pieces spills from this tub of engaging and creative parts. Kids can make bracelets, necklaces, keychains, hair bands, or whatever else their little imaginations can conjure up. This jewelry kit overflows with satin cord, foam charms, felt shapes, pom pom beads and pony beads. There’s enough to make a little sister or favorite classmate a pretty present.

All this is done without electronics, cords, batteries or keyboards. Best of all? There is nothing to clean up when play is done. Other creative activity fun can be found at PomTreeKids.com which features additional playsets, PomTree Pets, Activity Tubs and more. For more information about PomTree, please see my attached press release.

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You can purchase all kits above from Consumer Crafts

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PomTreeKids is generously offering (1) Craft Kit from the five listed above to a lucky winner!

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(1) PomTreeKids Craft Kit of Winner's Choice

(From the Five Kits Talked About Above:)

• Pom Pals: Mommy & Baby Bird Kit
• Pom Pals: Mommy & Baby Owl Kit
• Felt Pillow Puff™ Kit: Felt Kitty & Mouse Pillow Puff
• Felt Pillow Puff™ Kit: Felt Puppy & Bone Pillow Puff
• Pom Jewelry: Pom Jewelry Kit

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* Thank you to PomTreeKids for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*