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Blast Away Boredom

Blast away Boredom with a Scrapbook Party

August 10, 2009

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Kids Scrapbook Party
Gather some favorite vacation pictures and a [...]

Blast away Boredom with Board Games

August 5, 2009

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Board Games
What game does your child enjoy the most? Make time to play that game today with your child… alone, if possible.
Then schedule another [...]

Blast away Boredom with Television (Yes, it is okay.)

July 27, 2009

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Scheduled/  intentional television
Television can be a mind-numbing escape route or a well-used tool.
Find shows your family enjoys and schedule downtime to watch.
Often I get [...]

Blast away Boredom with a Fruit of the Spirit Tree

July 8, 2009

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Fruit of the Spirit Tree

A very clever friend of mine from church suggested this fun craft project that leads to encouragement. (Don’t let my [...]

Blast away Boredom with Scheduled Playdates

July 6, 2009

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Scheduled Playdates
So often I intend to schedule playdates with friends, but the time flies by and I forget. Last Spring Break I was very [...]

Blast away Boredom with water, soap and rags…

July 1, 2009

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Wash the car, wagon and play cars. Write your names or make shapes on the driveway  or sidewalk in water. When you are finished, [...]

Blast away Boredom on the Internet

June 24, 2009

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Go ahead… let your kids surf the ‘net!
I know that I learn a lot and enjoy surfing the ‘net so why shouldn’t my kids [...]

Blast away Boredom with a Museum Membership

June 22, 2009

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Museum membership and lots of visits!
If you aren’t a member of any museums in your area, consider looking into it. Not only will you [...]

Blast away Boredom in Houston at Moody Gardens

June 18, 2009

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Yes, Houstonians, you might already know about Moody Gardens, but did you know how much it really has to offer?
This summer you can explore [...]

Blast away Boredom with a Color Walk

June 17, 2009

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Pick a color of the rainbow and go on a color walk (indoors or out), collecting things of only one color.
How many shades of [...]

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