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    Fun with Pipe Cleaners Fine Motor Skills

    August 12, 2011 By Vicky 40 Comments

    Fun with Pipe Cleaners - Fine Motor Skills

    Looking for activities for fine motor skills that are quick and easy to set up? Try this Fun with Pipe Cleaners Fine Motor Skills activity to keep your kiddo busy while you're making dinner! You can put it together in just a few minutes using items you likely already have at home - a colander and […]

    Tissue Paper Sticky Window

    August 9, 2011 By Vicky 21 Comments

    Contact Paper Art - Tissue Paper Sticky Window

    If you're looking for quick and mess-free art activities for kids, this Tissue Paper Sticky Window project was always one of my kids' favorites. I did this many times with my toddlers, and they always loved the sticky feel of the contact paper and getting to stick things where they wanted. You'll love how contact […]

    Painting Popcorn

    August 6, 2011 By Vicky 14 Comments

    Painting Popcorn

    If your kids like popcorn and painting, and you are looking for easy snacks that can double as an art activity, I have an easy way to keep them busy and happy. Painting Popcorn is a cool activity that combines snack time with a little creative fun. The best part? It's quick to set up […]

    Fine Motor Skills Activity with Tongs

    August 6, 2011 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Fine Motor Skills Activity with Tongs

    If you're looking for activities for fine motor skills, you'll want to try this Fine Motor Skills Activity with Tongs. This simple activity keeps kids engaged and only requires a few things you probably already have at home. I love it because I saw my daughter really focus as she moved the pom poms from […]

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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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