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13 Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes from Local Bloggers
Quality time with the kids is a time worth treasuring, whether you're hitting the trails together for a summer bike ride or battling it out with snowballs in the backyard. But when the weather isn't cooperating with your family plans, cabin fever can set in quickly. We don't think that rain or snow should put a damper on family fun, so we rounded up some amazing crafts and recipes from local bloggers to keep everyone entertained!
Next time you're wondering how to turn a snowy or rainy day into a day worth remembering, try one of these. You will experience just how quickly time goes when you are busy creating.
CRAFTS
Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk | Moments With Mandi
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Sidewalk chalk will never go out of style. Even as adults, we love going outside with the kids to help them draw a game of hopscotch. Make your own chalk in a variety of colors using this fun formula by local blogger, Moments With Mandi.DIY Backyard Bird Feeders | Collect. Make. Explore
These backyard bird feeders are as cute as they are practical! Grab some popsicle sticks and set up a craft station with your kids. After the feeders are assembled, fill them up and let your little ones find the perfect hanging spot.Sharpie Oil Painted Mugs | At Home on the Bay
These sharpie-painted mugs make for super sweet gifts, but are also great for displaying in your own cupboard. You can make the design sweet and simple, or let the kids create a charming work of art with the markers. The sky is the limit!LEGO Crayons | I Heart Naptime
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What's even better than building with LEGOs? Coloring with them. These fun, LEGO-shaped crayons are every child's dream, and they are so easy to make. You could use this same recipe to make crayons in your other favorite shapes — all you need is a fun mold! RECIPESCorn Dog Muffins | Moments With Mandi
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This easy-to-follow recipe puts a fun twist on a classic corn dog. Have your kids help you cut up the hot dogs and assemble the muffins, and you'll have a delicious, hassle-free lunch or snack in no time. Don't forget that ketchup and mustard for dipping!Wafer Cookie Pops | Adventure Mom
These wafer cookie pops are just as fun to make as they are to eat! Well, okay, almost as fun. Adventure Mom Blog created this tasty spin on a classic cake pop that is entirely customizable and fun for a rainy or snowy day with the kids. Enjoy!PB & J Stuffed French Toast | Saving 4 Six
Two of your child's favorite meals will collide in this decadent breakfast entrée. The recipe by Saving 4 Six is fun, delicious, and not nearly as complicated as it seems.Jello Playdough (and Cookies!) | I Heart Naptime
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In such vibrant, beautiful colors, these cookies are almost too pretty to eat (read: almost). Jamielyn of local blog, I Heart Naptime, created the recipe for these jello cookies. But before sticking them in the oven, she recommends letting the kids create fun, stacked, play dough creations. Afterwards, they can help mold and mash the cookies — and eat them, of course.Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars | On Sutton Place
These sweet and tart strawberry lemon bars are the perfect rainy-day project. The lemon flavor is fresh and bright, and the strawberries make for a fun surprise in each bite. Ann from On Sutton Place also points out that blueberries would be a great substitute. Find the recipe here.Mini Pizzas | Home Made Modern
Forget ordering pizza in, these mini 'zas are just as fun to make as they are to eat. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll be well on your way to a fun snack or lunch.Pretzel S'mores | Mom Needs Chocolate
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S'mores aren't just for campfires anymore — this pretzel variation is easy to make inside on rainy or snowy days, and is guaranteed to keep your kids smiling. That is, if you're willing to share.Granola Cookie Cups | Designed Decor
DeDe from Designed Decor created these perfect granola cookie cups for the days you're craving a little crunch. She used a ginger snap granola, but it could be done with any flavor! Have your kids help mix everything together and form the cups, and these will be finished in no time.Buckeye Marshmallow Pops | Lemons for Lulu
You can't have a true Ohio baking day without Buckeyes! Of course, those take quite a bit of time to make. This easy variation from Lemons for Lulu maintains all of the classic Buckeye flavor without all of the work.Happy Crafting!
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