Gifts Archive
Latest Posts
The GAMES we PLAY … and WHY (part 3)
on: by Laura Hutchison
Here’s some MORE of our favorite games (and their benefits of playing them). As opposed to parts 1 and 2, these games are a bit more educational and therefore I’m less likely to use them in a play therapy session. However,
The GAMES we play … and WHY (part 2)
on: by Laura Hutchison
Previously I posted a list of great “starter” games for kids … Classic “Board” Games to Play with Three-Year-Olds … and WHY. Here’s some more for when the other games are mastered! I would recommend them for children 4 and older
DIY Simple Barrette Organizer
on: by Laura Hutchison
I remember growing up having a wonderful collection of ribbons and barrettes. The barrettes were always proudly displayed hanging on a pastel rainbow ribbon on the back of the bathroom door. And, now that my own daughter is starting her own
DIY Light Box
on: by Laura Hutchison
I LOVED this simple idea from light box | happy hooligans, so I had to try it out. My dear hubby found the light (and got 2) on one of his many trips to Home Depot. And I found a simple plastic
Craft Kits We Tried This Summer
on: by Laura Hutchison
I am ALL for the completely homemade crafting projects for kids. But the buy-at-the-store kits are sometimes great. Here are some craft kits we tried this summer: “Power Balls” by Color Zone The process for this project was easy and fun,
Squishy Stress Balls
on: by Laura Hutchison
I first found the idea for making stress balls here …Kids Color Activities from Quirky Momma… because Quirky Momma had a link to here …Playdough Filled Balloons… which directed me to this “original” source, here ….Wacky Sacks These are so super
DIY: Grass Skirts for Dolls & Stuffed Friends
on: by Laura Hutchison
My cousin had an awesome Hawaiian themed party for her daughter last weekend. In preparation, we thought that since all the kids had cool tropical outfits … maybe their dolls and stuffed friends should too. So, I came up with an
Classic “Board” Games to Play with Three-Year Olds … and WHY
on: by Laura Hutchison
Three is the PERFECT age to start game play. (note: by age, I mean developmental age … which is sometimes not the chronological age of the child due to delays of all sorts). At 3, language is usually pretty well developed;