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DIY Seed Starter for Kids

May 21, 2020 By Vicky Leave a Comment

I love this DIY Seed Starter for Kids because it uses recycled items to create a seed starter greenhouse. This is a great way to get kids started with gardening as they can be involved in the process every step of the way. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A SEED STARTER GREENHOUSE Clear plastic spinach/lettuce…

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Backyard Activities for Kids

April 6, 2020 By Vicky 6 Comments

After being inside for a few weeks, your kids probably have cabin fever. There are only so many ways to entertain kids indoors and too many of them involve a screen. Now, screentime has a place, but as spring weather emerges, you might be ready to give the kids a gentle nudge outside. But how…

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Garden Sensory Bin

May 2, 2018 By Vicky 15 Comments

With the weather warming up, the kids have gotten interested in all the flowers growing outdoors. Inspired by our surroundings, I created a garden sensory bin for my kids to explore. It was easy to do and the kids got to get their hands dirty and a do a little Spring “planting” of their own….

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Enjoy Outdoor Activities with Kids

March 21, 2017 By Vicky 19 Comments

Disclosure: I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about how to #BeGreater with #SensimistAtCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. With spring in the air and the weather warming up, my…

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Enjoying the Last Days of Summer – Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

August 29, 2016 By Vicky 19 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t know where the summer has gone. It seems like just yesterday that we had the whole summer stretched out in front of us and now we are preparing for back to school time. I am trying…

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Pressing Flowers with Kids

May 13, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

One of our favorite things about Spring is the blooming flowers that pop up all over our backyard. My daughters love to pick them, but they feel sad when the flowers quickly die. We decided to try and press flowers to preserve and enjoy them longer. This is a great activity to do together as…

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10 Pool Games for Kids

May 12, 2015 By Vicky 7 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stearns Puddle Jumpers® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If your child doesn’t swim or if they are not a strong swimmer, than the Stearns Puddle Jumper available at StearnsFlotation.com is something you will want to have on hand this summer. We have a pool in our yard…

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25 Outdoor Learning Games

May 8, 2015 By Vicky 4 Comments

When the weather turns warm, my kids want to spend more and more time outdoors, which is fine by me since they get to be out in the fresh air and burn off some energy. To add some variety, we like to add learning fun to our outdoor play. Learning outdoors is a great way…

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Fun Kids Game – Cup and Water Race

August 25, 2014 By Vicky 1 Comment

I have a confession to make. I am a reality TV fan. More specifically, I enjoy any show where people are forced to live together and get voted out. Every summer my husband and I love to watch Big Brother. Each week the contestants engage in a series of fun games and challenges designed to…

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Paint Recipe – Surprise Color Sidewalk Paint

July 21, 2014 By Vicky 1 Comment

Have you ever done an activity with your child that morphed into something else? That is what happened with our Surprise Color Sidewalk Chalk. I had originally intended it to be a fun way to reveal hidden colors by creating baking soda and vinegar reactions. Along the way, we ended up creating a paint recipe. We have…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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