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 Dairy seems to be all of the rage lately. There are tons of recipes and activities on the web that show some way to use milk. I came across the condensed milk painting and was immediately excited to try it out. My toddler loves to explore with his sense of taste so I am always coming up with safe ways to keep him entertained.  This particular milk painting recipe creates a shiny portrait when complete. It looks absolutely beautiful as it dries. It also dries pretty quickly as well. All you need is 1 tablespoon condensed milk and a few drops of food coloring. You do not need to worry about a ratio when measuring the milk because you cannot mess up the recipe!  2 Ingredients: Condensed milk and food coloring. That's it!!! My little artist DJ created his masterpiece on his easel. I created this recipe twice. The first time I thought I needed to add flour to thicken the consistency. However, DO NOT DO THIS! It will not get that pretty shiny result (if that is what you're aim...

 There is nothing like having a child or house full of children who are bored. Bored children can aggravate themselves or siblings, get buried into electronics, or find some mischief to get into. All of these things happen with my toddlers if an activity is not planned. That is why I am always planning fun activities for them to channel their energy if we cannot get outside. There has been quite a few rainy days so I had to dig into my "activity bag" for some fresh ideas. These activities were intended for ages 2-7 but big kids will also enjoy them.  Reading  There is nothing like a good book. Encourage your child to read a story to themselves, a sibling, a stuffed toy or even YOU!. There are so many benefits to reading- communication skills, vocabulary building, stretching their attention span, cognitive development and the list goes on. Get a little creative by encouraging your child to draw their favorite part of the story. If you have a little problem solver, encourag...

 Ladybug Headband Craft Template Its Springtime!! Ladybugs are a very popular preschool/kindergarten craft. My toddler is especially fascinated by lady bugs as we find them around the house and in our backyard. This template is very simple to make. Here is some kid friendly information on ladybugs . Google has a cool application 3D AR where you can see insects and other things in real life. My toddler had fun making the ladybug move all over the place. Here is the link  .As with any online links- screen first before showing the kiddos. Click the finished craft to download the Ladybug Headband Craft TemplateEnjoy.  Supplies Needed  plus white crayon or paint marker (not shown) How to Create the Ladybug Headband Trace around the template onto colored pieces of cardstock. Trace the first template with the headband onto black cardstock. Trace the wings onto red cardstock. Or you can color the pieces black or red.  Glue your antennae and wiggle eyes onto the ladybug...