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    Contact Paper Christmas Stickers

    December 2, 2013 By Vicky 2 Comments

    Contact Paper Christmas Stickers

    These Contact Paper Christmas Stickers are simple to make. Use acrylic paint to decorate clear contact paper to create this festive set of Christmas stickers. What makes them especially fun is that the ornament stickers can be removed and moved to a different spot so the activity can enjoyed all over again. I was inspired […]

    Contact Paper Shape Art

    November 25, 2013 By Vicky 6 Comments

    contact paper shape art

    We do contact paper activities a lot at our house. Contact paper is perfect for art projects, sensory play, and general exploration. Today I will be sharing a Contact Paper Shape Art activity. This is a great way to review shapes and create a unique work of art at the same time. If you are […]

    Slow Cooker Pork Roast

    November 11, 2013 By Vicky 2 Comments

    Slow Cooker Pork Roast

    Whenever I don't feel like spending lots of time prepping and cooking, I turn to Crock pot recipes. Just spend a few minutes adding some ingredients, pop a lid on it, and forget about it until dinner. This Slow Cooker Pork Roast is not only juicy and delicious, but it will free up some precious time […]

    Tissue Paper Turkey Craft

    November 8, 2013 By Vicky 7 Comments

    Tissue Paper Turkey Craft

    My kids loved this easy Tissue Paper Turkey Craft. It is so vibrant and will look great decorating your home this Thanksgiving season! It is easy to make, thanks to our free printables and worksheets that you can download to get the template for this Thanksgiving craft. To make this tissue paper turkey craft you […]

    Fall Snack - Hand Dipped Fall Pretzels

    October 25, 2013 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Fall Snack - Hand Dipped Fall Pretzels

    If you're looking for some easy snacks this Fall, look no further than our Hand Dipped Fall Pretzels. These are fun to make, so you'll want to include the kids in the process. Like our Muddy Buddy Recipe and Ultimate Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza, these pretzels add a little sweetness to the season. We only made […]

    Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    October 18, 2013 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwich

    Coming from an Italian background, I would attend numerous Italian festivals and feasts with my family. One of the staples of such events was a sausage and pepper sandwich. Getting one was the highlight of my Dad's festival experience. I wanted to share my twist on an Italian sausage and pepper sandwich. If you love […]

    Fall Tree Window Painting

    October 16, 2013 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Fall Tree Window Painting

    Welcome to the Paint and Play series where I come together with some of my favorite bloggers to share some fun ways to use paint. This week, Tammy from Housing a Forest, Crystal from Growing a Jeweled Rose and new addition Suja from Blog Me Mom, join me in sharing some creative Fall and Nature ideas […]

    Clothespin Math - Preschool Math Activity

    September 30, 2013 By Vicky 4 Comments

    You don't need to have colored clothespins for Clothespin Math Preschool Math Activity. Any clothespins you have on hand will work. This activity requires very little set-up time and allows kids to practice math and fine motor skills. We love math games and have had fun with Number Books and Preschool Counting Worksheets. You will […]

    DIY Paper Mache Beehive: Bumblebee Costume Accessory

    September 20, 2013 By Vicky 3 Comments

    This time of year I always start gearing up for Halloween. Whether it's putting up decorations, doing pumpkin crafts or thinking about Halloween costumes, I am all about Halloween. When the kids were babies, I got to pick out their costumes each year. But ever since they turned three, they formed these things called opinions, […]

    Halloween Gak - Fall Sensory Play

    September 12, 2013 By Vicky 8 Comments

    Kids love getting messy and they love Halloween Activities and Halloween Food, so what better way to get them excited for the season than with this Halloween Gak Fall Sensory Play. If your kids enjoy this, be sure to try our Scented Shaving Cream Pumpkin Pie! For this Halloween Gak activity, you will need: To […]

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    I’m Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, sharing easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I create meals that bring people together and kid-friendly learning activities inspired by my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education.
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