I love love love Christmas time. Maybe it is because I am a big kid and adore being able to shop for the little ones and then help them try out their new toys. I love sitting back and getting to read new books, color pictures, and the decorating is always a blast! Of course being the wonderful person that I am, I thought it would be nice of me to share some of the great companies and products out there that I find for the Holiday season. Some will be products I am sent to review, some will be products we come across and I think would make a great addition. Not only will you find gift ideas, but you will find Holiday recipes, decorating ideas, craft projects, and any other fun holiday stuff I am let in on! If you know of a great product, craft, recipe, or decorating tip please let me know by emailing me at fivemonkiesreview@gmail.com (please include Gift Guide in the subject line).

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Popsicle Puzzles

This isn't just a Christmas Craft, but it we managed to make it into one. You can really do this for any time.

Popsicle Puzzles are super easy to make, and are really fun for your budding artists. I came across this craft in a magazine while sitting in the dentist office not to long ago. I thought it would be a great Friday Craft project for homeschooling, and since we are getting ready for Christmas around here in Monkey Land, I got Kenzie to do a Christmas themed one to show off here.

Supplies needed:
Popsicle sticks ($2 for a big pack of them at AC Moore)
Tape (any you have on hand will work)
Crayons
Markers

Take 10 (or more) popsicle sticks and tape them together in a flat square. Turn over and draw a design on the non-tapped side. Again, this can be ANYTHING! Take the tape off, and mix up the pieces. Your little ones can rearrange the pieces back into the original picture they drew.

This would be a great little gift from your kiddos to Grandparents (I Love You or something equally cute), to brothers and sisters, or a lucky friend.
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