Kids Activities Archives - Farmer's Wife Rambles

0-9 Free Printable Counting Cutouts

Hey there, this was posted on April 2, 2013 by Brandy 11 Comments

Who is still on Spring Break this week? Have you even started? Ours was last week and it was a blast. Well at least that is what my parent's told me because they were generous enough to take my boys for the week. I mean that is really generous. It was a life of luxury for me for the week. Well, sort of if you can count shampooing the carpets and sorting out clothes the life of luxury. But I did get lots of rest with being able to sleep in and don't tell a soul...ok really I want to shout it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For The Heck Of It, Kids Activities, Printables

0-9 Number Practice Printables

Hey there, this was posted on March 19, 2013 by Brandy Leave a Comment

Spring Break's are starting all over the country and for many that means it's time to forget about school for the week. No homework. No studying. For many it will also mean some time in the car, time with lots of questions and fighting with siblings. I know that sounds like fun right? Memories for sure. For your little ones I encourage you to print off some "homework" for them to work on while in the car. Let’s face it we all know that if kids enjoy what they are doing they will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For The Heck Of It, Kids Activities, Printables

CreativeKrate Makes Crafting & Learning Easy

Hey there, this was posted on March 15, 2013 by Brandy 22 Comments

Just when I thought Winter was over and Spring was here to stay I was wrong. I had even promised the boys that I would load up the dump trucks and the tricycle and take them to the park. While snow doesn’t usually scare us off it does when it is wet snow and I just know the park will be mud instead of dirt and grass. What is a mom to do when she has made a promise she can’t keep (why do I say promise, you think I would know better)? I break out the newest package to show up at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Closed Giveaways, Craft With The Kids, Kids Activities, Kids Product Reviews, Product Review

Craft Gifts For Valentine’s Day

Hey there, this was posted on January 31, 2013 by Brandy Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is a great time to show people you love that you’re thinking about them and nothing makes that message clearer than a homemade gift. It can be daunting to make homemade gifts for all of the people on your Holiday lists, but a homemade Valentine gift can be given to the few people who are especially special in your life. Some homemade office decorations are a great way to spruce up someone’s desk at work or at home with some loving reminders. Homemade Mousepad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Ideas, Home Page, Kids Activities

Top Five: Activities With Painters Tape

Hey there, this was posted on January 3, 2013 by Brandy Leave a Comment

January in Colorado means COLD. I mean we have been -30! Yes that is 30 degrees below 0. That makes for cranky kids and an even crankier momma as we are cooped up together for days on end. When it comes that time it is time for the painters tape to come out. Yes I said painters tape. It's inexpensive and it won't damage your floors or walls. Painters tape is the perfect tool to always have on hand to bring out door games to the inside. Use the activities with painters tape … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Page, Just For The Heck Of It, Kids Activities, Top Five

Make Your Own Chocolate and Other Candy Kits Review & Giveaway

Hey there, this was posted on December 6, 2012 by Lessie 14 Comments

I LOVE Chocolate! Even Chocolate Covered Chocolate! :) So, when I was asked if I would like to try my hand at making my own chocolate...it was easy to agree to it. The kit contains everything you need to make some chocolate treats. You can always embellish them to customize them to your taste. So, of course, for my girls, I added a bit of vanilla and a piece of marshmallow to the chocolate. The directions were pretty easy to follow: Melt the Cocoa Butter (and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Closed Giveaways, Home Page, Kids Activities, Kids Product Reviews

Wreck It Ralph Coloring Sheets Available

Hey there, this was posted on October 24, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the day. Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero. On his quest, Ralph meets tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch) from the … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Classic Indoor Games For Kids

Hey there, this was posted on September 28, 2012 by Brandy 4 Comments

When the weather starts to change in Colorado it can go from 80 degrees to snowing in a matter of hours. This morning I woke up to snow. Yes I said snow on the 26th of September. Yet the boys and I went to the park this afternoon with no coats and we were sweating by the time we were done. I would say only in Colorado but I am sure somebody might dispute that woke up to snow in their hometown as well. So what to do when the weather is starting to turn and you won't let the kids … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Board Game Reviews, Boredom Buster, Home Page, Just For The Heck Of It, Kids Activities, Top Five

Touchtile Reading System from Learning Link Technologies – Review and Giveaway

Hey there, this was posted on March 3, 2012 by Brandy 8 Comments

As some of you probably know, I have been extremely busy lately with my latest community-based mission. I am working with a group of teachers to try to start a charter school in my area. Although I am not a teacher myself, my work with this school has made me incredibly interested in educational philosophies, brain research, and the process of learning. Not only that, like many of you I am also a mom. My son Johnathon is six and he is incredibly smart. He can already do basic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Closed Giveaways, Home Page, Kids Activities, Product Review

Packing Peanut Fun!

Hey there, this was posted on February 28, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

What am I going to do with ALL THESE PACKING PEANUTS??? Ever get a box in the mail FULL of packing peanuts?? They get EVERYWHERE!!! So why not have some fun with them?? The HISTORY of Packing Peanuts: Packing Peanuts were invented in 1965 by the Dow Chemical Company. Traditional Different COLORS of packing peanuts: GREEN- environmentally friendly (at least 70% comes from recycled material) WHITE- at least 70% are NON-recycled material PINK- peanuts that have been chemically treated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft With Me, Craft With The Kids, Guest Post, Home Page, Kids Activities

We made the valentines pretzels

Hey there, this was posted on February 6, 2012 by Brandy 1 Comment

Remember last week I had a guest post for Valentine's day treats. Well we made them a test run to take to the boys Valentines day party. These pretzels have a hershey kiss and a conversation heart which means you have a small ingredient list, which equals very simple and kid friendly. The boys loved making them and eating them even more. Cory and I were not sold entirely on the combination but neither of us are big conversation heart lovers. So if you are looking for an inexpensive treat for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking With Kids, Craft With Me, Dessert, Home Page, Kids Activities, Recipe

Children’s Activity: Half Mask Mosaic

Hey there, this was posted on February 1, 2012 by Brandy 3 Comments

This is great for kids who don’t like full masks or for princess/ ball costumes. The word mosaic means: A picture or decorative design made by setting small colored pieces, as of stone or tile, into a surface or the process of art of making such pictures or designs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Craft With Me, Craft With The Kids, Guest Post, Home Page, Kids Activities

Top Five: Kids Shows

Hey there, this was posted on January 26, 2012 by Brandy 3 Comments

These are the current tip five kids shows in our house. We are surrounded by digging machines and farming. Cory and Coulter have their few shows together as well which are number 4 and 5. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Page, Just For The Heck Of It, Kids Activities, Top Five

My Baby Clothes Boutique – Review and Giveaway – CLOSED

Hey there, this was posted on July 22, 2011 by Brandy 14 Comments

Most of you know by now that I absolutely LOVE dressing my babies up in the cutest clothes I can find. It's actually kind of strange because I never liked dressing up baby dolls when I was a little girl, and I think my son (who was my first born) probably wore the same three pairs of pajamas for about 16 months, but once I had my little girls and my first little dress I was hooked. Of course, my bank account doesn't always like dressing up my girls as much as I do (to say nothing of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Closed Giveaways, Clothing Reviews, Kids Activities, Product Review

BSW Toys Review and Giveaway (Birthday Bash) – CLOSED

Hey there, this was posted on June 27, 2011 by Brandy 3 Comments

Lately I've been getting a lot of products to review that my daughters are loving, but my son has felt a little left out. So when I found out I was going to get to review Shrinky Dinks from BSW Toys, I jumped at the chance to choose something for Johnathon to play with - and that decision has made me mommy of the year in his eyes :-)! Shrinky Dinks are these super-creative products that your kids use to make their own, miniature, and sometimes even 3D … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthday Bash Giveaway Event, Closed Giveaways, Kids Activities, Product Review