Growing A Jeweled Rose

Dec 10, 2013

Make Christmas Magical for Kids

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There are so many ways to make Christmas magical for your little ones. I feel like a kid again myself when I see the sparkle in my girls eyes. Here are 20 ways to fill their hearts and lives with the magic of the season.

Squirty Snow Paint

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Painting the snow is so fun! Here are two fun ways to make snow paint

Squirty Snow Paint Recipe

Painting the snow is such a fun way to play and create! Here are two simple ways to make your own squirty snow paint.

Snow Jewels Winter Play

It snowed, it finally snowed! We have been so excited for the snow and were geared up & ready for play once it came. Snow jewels are one of the many fun ways that we played.

Snow Jewels Winter Play

Make snow jewels for some super Winter fun! Roll them, throw them, have a snowy treasure hunt!

Gingerbread Cloud Dough Recipe

Here is another fun way to play with gingerbread this holiday. This gingerbread cloud dough is easy to make and lots of fun!

Gingerbread Cloud Dough

Snow Storm in a Jar

Rosie loved the snow storm in a jar activity that we did last year. Given that we just got a real snow storm I decided to recreate it. This is a fun Winter activity and great opportunity to talk about and discuss a bit of weather Science.

Snow Storm in a Jar

Santa Slime Recipe

We first made this fun slime last Christmas. Rosie loved it so much that she actually remembered playing with it and specifically asked me to make it again. I guess the other holiday slimes we made this year just weren't enough, but then again, what kid ever gets tired of playing with SLIME, right?

Santa Slime

Scratch & Sniff Paint Recipe

There are so many FUN ways to make paint using Kool-aid. Out of all the homemade paint recipes we have shared this one is the most asked for, and it is also very easy to make; WIN!

Scratch & Sniff Paint Recipe

Make your own scratch & sniff paint using only three ingredients. Once dry hang kids art at their level and they will delight in scratching and sniffing their creations.

Snowman Potato Printing

Here is a simple craft for Winter that the kids will love!

Snowman Potato Printing

Christmas Play Dough Recipes

Here is a SIMPLE way to make a variety of Christmas scented play dough. This is our new favorite play dough recipe. It only requires two base ingredients and NO COOKING!

No Cook Christmas Play Dough Recipes

Christmas Doodle Paint Recipe

Doodle paint is one of Rosie and Jewel's favorite homemade paints and one we make often. This paint is so easy to make, very inexpensive, and there are so many fun ways for kids to use it! The texture and consistency of the paint allows kids to easily doodle and draw. It is fun to squeeze and squirt, and it can be used in other FUN ways, too!

Christmas Scented Doodle Paint Recipe