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    Bubble Wrap Hearts

    February 7, 2012 By Vicky 22 Comments

    Bubble Wrap Hearts

    We love bubble wrap at our house. The kids love to pop it, play with it and have even painted with it in the past. I love that it's free. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought we could incorporate bubble wrap and painting while creating these Bubble Wrap Hearts. Supplies needed: Start […]

    Simple Science - Chemical Reactions for Preschoolers

    January 9, 2012 By Vicky 15 Comments

    Simple Science - Chemical Reactions for Preschoolers

    If your kids are anything like mine, they love bubbles. Bubbles outdoors, bubbles in a bath, Bubble Guppies... You get the point. I knew my twins would enjoy this simple science experiment where they could combine vinegar and baking soda to make foam and BUBBLES! We have done Baking Soda Experiments before and they have […]

    Fall Handprint Wreath

    November 16, 2011 By Vicky 11 Comments

    Fall Handprint Wreath

    One of our favorite things to do is paint.  With the weather turning cooler we were inspired to make some Fall prints. In the past we have made Fall Fingerprint Trees. Today we made Fall prints in a different way. These prints are simple and fun for kids to create, but they can be used […]

    Fall Leaves Using Black Glue

    November 15, 2011 By Vicky 33 Comments

    Fall Leaves Using Black Glue

    Around Halloween time, I saw the coolest project on Carissa Darling for Spooky Black Glue Drawings.  They used black glue to create some spooky Halloween pictures.  We never had time to make those pictures, but with Fall upon us, we made some Fall leaves using black glue. We have since used black glue for other […]

    Fall Crafts - Leaf People

    November 7, 2011 By Vicky 21 Comments

    Fall Crafts - Leaf People

    Last time I was at the dollar store I noticed some leaf cutouts in the seasonal section. These were not paper leaves, more like the kind you would find on a leaf garland or in fall decorations.  I bought them, thinking I would use them in some easy fall crafts. I came up with Fall […]

    Marble Painting

    September 23, 2011 By Vicky 33 Comments

    Marvelous Marble Painting

    Are you looking for quick and easy art activities for kids to keep them entertained? Marble painting is a fun art activity that preschoolers and young kids will love. It's easy to set up and lets children explore their creative side. It's also great for developing fine motor skills. This craft is perfect for busy […]

    Fine Motor Skills Color Recognition Game

    September 19, 2011 By Vicky 20 Comments

    Fine Motor Skills Color Recognition Game

    You don't need to spend a lot to create activities for fine motor skills for kids. This Fine Motor Skills Color Recognition Game is proof of that. You just need an empty and clean whipped topping container and some colored straws. This color recognition game uses simple materials and turns an ordinary afternoon into a […]

    Fine Motor Activity - Fruit Loop Towers

    August 22, 2011 By Vicky 75 Comments

    Fine Motor Activity - Fruit Loop Towers

    Yesterday, I was looking for a quick fine motor activity to do with the kids that wouldn't take much time and wouldn't require a big cleanup. Fruit Loop Towers to the rescue! All you need for this fine motor activity is fruit loops, spaghetti, and play-dough. Activities for Fine Motor Skills can be fun and educational! For […]

    Bottle Print Flowers

    August 21, 2011 By Vicky 57 Comments

    Bottle Print Flowers

    Empty plastic bottles are probably sitting in your recycling bin right now. You can use them to make these pretty Bottle Print Flowers. This is one of those spring activities for kids that is a quick and simple way for kids to create some colorful art. This one is my favorite art activities because it […]

    Shaving Cream Cards and Gift Wrap

    August 16, 2011 By Vicky 37 Comments

    Shaving Cream Cards and Gift Wrap

    If you're looking for fun, creative sensory activities for preschoolers, making Shaving Cream Cards and Gift Wrap is a must-try. It's super simple to do, and the results are pretty enough to impress anyone! My kids loved making this, and it gave them the chance to create something meaningful for their teachers. Whether you're crafting with kids […]

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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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