21st Century Parenting

Shiny Pennies

Shiny Pennies

While practicing math facts using coins, we noticed some very dirty pennies and decided to clean them. Using just a few household items in your kitchen, you can shine up your pennies, too! 

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Foam Painting

Foam Painting

Foam painting is such a fun project for kids of all ages and can be easily manipulated when designing as the consistency is thicker than normal paint. When it dries, it’s turns into a solid foam shape!

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Bubble Painting

Bubble Painting

Bubble painting is a great activity for kids of all ages – and their parents! It’s easy and fun and can be done indoors or out, using just 3 ingredients from inside your home. 

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Homemade Sugar & Salt Scrubs

Homemade Sugar & Salt Scrubs

Using just a few everyday ingredients from your kitchen, you can whip up delightful sugar and salt scrubs for any occasion. Salt is a little more abrasive than sugar but either one will leave your skin smooth and soft.

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Homemade Crayon Candles

Homemade Crayon Candles

If you suddenly find yourself with old and broken crayon pieces, instead of throwing them out, turn them into colorful candles! This is an easy and useful project that is sure to please even the non-crafty types.

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