A Book of Projects for Kids

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Looking for a project you can work on with your children while taking a break from cooking, shopping, or gift wrapping this holiday season?

The simplest ideas are often the best when it comes to projects for children. This new book by Marie LeBaron, MAKE AND TAKES FOR KIDS: 50 Crafts throughout the Year, is just what you need.

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MAKE AND TAKES FOR KIDS is a fun book full of creative family projects that help children bond with parents while exercising many skills. These projects are simple, yet unique, and require very little preparation. The book is divided into monthly sections, showcasing crafts for every occastion throughout the year. And the best part? Each craft uses basic supplies you have around the house. There are games to play and even tasty recipes like Snowman Smoothies and Monster Milkshakes.

Craft projects done as a family will teach your child many life skills like teamwork, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and creativity, just to name a few. So while you take a breather from the holiday preparations, reach for MAKE AND TAKES FOR KIDS and help your children pick a project that will bring the family together while teaching your children important life skills.

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Michelle Collins

Michelle loves sharing her unique product finds with everyone she knows, so blogging about them for PluggedInParents.com seemed a natural fit. She married her best friend ten years ago, has two beautiful girls, and runs an interior design business out of her home.

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