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Every mom (and aunt and grandma...) knows that nothing says "I love you" like a handmade gift from the kids. These ideas are easy...

Kite flying can be a wonderful family activity. You may already own some great kites but if you don't, or if your children, like...

Ages: 6-8, 9-12 Location: Outdoors Skills: Physical, Thinking, Social/Emotional What you'll need: 1 pillowcase per 2 children Bandana to mark a start and finish...

Summertime is the perfect opportunity to dust off everyone's bicycles. Bicycle riding is great family fun and terrific exercise. We just fixed up an...

Create a framed memento of a family vacation by mounting your favorite getaway photos on a map of your holiday destination. Interesting maps can...

Aching for a vacation? When you can't get out of town, here's an exciting way to make use of those dusty suitcases. Whether it's...

Ages: 6-8, 9-12 Location: Indoors Skills: Art, Social/Emotional What you'll need: Green honeycomb tissue paper Red, black construction paper scraps White glue 2 craft...

Ages: 6-8, 9-11 Location: Indoors, Outdoors Skills: Science What you'll need: Flowers or leaves 1/4-inch plywood Corrugated (or heavy-duty) cardboard Blotter paper or cloth...

Ages: 6-8, 9-12 Location: Indoors, Car Skills: Art, Science What you'll need: A palm-sized pad of paper, ideally at least one inch thick A...