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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 4d

Instructions:
- Fill your jar with ⅔ baby oil.
- Add ⅓ water and a few drops of white acrylic paint to the jar.
- Add a little glitter to the jar and stir to combine
- Drop in a piece of Alka-Seltzer and watch the snow in a jar come to life!
- Add more tablet bits to keep the magic going. ✨

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 4d

Follow along for more ELF ON THE SHELF ideas 🫶🏻🎅🏻
1 month until the Elf arrives! 🎉

What you need:
- Jar
- Baby Oil
- Water
- White Acrylic Paint
- Alka Seltzer Tablets
- Elf
- Printable (Available on my website)

#ChristmasMagic #holidaymagic #holidaytraditions #ElfOnTheShelf #christmastradition

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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 6d

Follow along for more ELF ON THE SHELF ideas 🎄🎅🏻

What you need:
- Pot
- Skewers (2)
- Fork
- Apple or potato
- Spaghetti
- Candy canes
- Mini marshmallows
- Elf Sign (Find this free printable on my website)

#holidaymagic #holidaytraditions #ElfOnTheShelf #christmastradition #elfonshelfidea

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 9d

Only 5 more weeks until our ELF arrives! 🎉 SAVE this post and make sure to follow along for more ideas 🫶🏻🎅🏻🎄

FREE printable is on my website.

PS: I filled empty nail polish containers with washable paint for easier clean up 😉

#holidaytraditions #ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasMagic #elfontheshelfideas

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 11d

Instructions:
1️⃣ Line a bowl with a plastic bag.
2️⃣ Fill the bowl with water.
3️⃣ Add a few drops of nail polish to the surface and swirl it gently with a skewer or toothpick.
4️⃣ Slowly dip your pumpkin in, lift it out, and let it dry for instant marbled magic! ✨

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 11d

Need a last minute Halloween activity? Try this! 🎃 MARBLED PUMPKINS 🎃

All you need:
- A bowl
- Plastic bag
- Water
- Skewer or toothpick
- Gel nail polish (any colors you like)
- Decorative pumpkins
- Gloves (optional)

#pumpkindecorating #halloween #halloweencrafts #activitiesforkids

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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 18d

Make sure to SAVE this for Christmas 🎅🏻✨

What you need
- Sharpie
- Ceramic plate

Instructions:
- Create your design on a ceramic plate using sharpies.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
*Hand wash only!

#DIYChristmas #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDIY #CraftyChristmas #holidaytraditions

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · 25d

Need an activity for the holidays? Try this! 🖍️🎄DIY CRAYON ORNAMENTS🖍️🎄

Instructions:
- Soak crayons to peel.
- Shave crayons into bits.
- Fill clear ornaments.
- Melt gently with a hairdryer to watch the colors swirl into magical DIY art! 🎨✨🎄

#DIYChristmas #HolidayCrafts #CrayonOrnaments

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 29

A new tradition for your family! ✨DIY TIE HOLIDAY BLANKETS✨

How to make:
1️⃣ Grab 2 fleece sheets (2 yds each).
2️⃣ Stack them, wrong sides in.
3️⃣ Cut 6" squares from corners.
4️⃣ Cut 6" x 1" fringe all sides.
5️⃣ Double-knot matching strips.
6️⃣ Snuggle & enjoy! 🎉

#DIYWithKids #FamilyCrafts #EasyCraftIdeas

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 26

How to make a 🎃 DIY TRICK OR TREAT STATION 🎃

What you need:
- 4x pumpkin buckets - I found mine at Walmart
- 1x Punch bowl
- Your favorite goodies to fill the punch bowls
- Hot glue
- Scissors

#halloween #halloweenhack #halloweendecor #halloweentradition #diyhalloween

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 24

Notes:
- If it hardens, microwave it for a few seconds.
- Close adult supervision is always required when doing the activities and hacks on our profile!

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 24

Need a fun activity this weekend? Try this! 🫧 BUBBLE BATH PLAY DOUGH 🫧 that melts in water 🛁

Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup age-appropriate bubble bath
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 drops food coloring (optional)
- 1/2-3/4 cups cornstarch (added gradually)

#activitiesforkids #diyplay #playactivity

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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 17

Hope this helps for your next celebration! 🎈

#parenthack #birthdayparty #balloonhack #dadhack #partyhack

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 15

Need a new tradition for this Halloween? Try this! 🍔👻 GHOST CHEESEBURGERS 🍔👻

What you need:
- Burger patties
- Cheese (I used provolone)
- Cookie cutters
- Straw

#halloween #halloweenhack #halloweenfood #halloweentradition #diyhalloween

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 12

Need an easy tradition/decoration this Halloween? Decorate your tree with 🎃 DIY PUMPKIN LANTERNS 🎃

What you need:
- Pumpkin buckets
- Battery operated tea lights

#halloween #halloweenhack #halloweendecor #halloweentradition #diyhalloween #holidays

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 5

We love using what we have at home to reinvent what we already have to help make toys feel new again 🙌🏻

Close adult supervision is always required when doing the activities and hacks on our profiles.

#parenthack #toddlerhack #momhack #activitiesfortoddlers #diyplay

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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 2

Instructions:
- Print the free space scene & place under a clear dish.
- Add water + a few drops of black paint, mix well.
- Use a clear glass to “search” for images to cross them off!

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 2

What you need:
- Clear baking dish
- Water
- Black paint
- Finding sheets
- Spoon
- Clear drinking glass

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Sep 2

Need a fun activity this week? Try this! 🚀🪐SPACE SEARCH 🪐🚀

You can find search activity printables on my website!

Close adult supervision is always required when doing the activities and hacks on our profiles. ❤️

#earlylearning #activitiesforkids #activitiesforpreschool #diyplay #keepingkidsbusy

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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Aug 27

No more wasted sauce and now I have last minute mini human meals in the freezer ready to go! Win win! 🙌🏻 🦖

#feedingtoddlers #feedingkids #easykidmeals #toddlerhack #mealprephack #parenthack

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Aug 25

Need a new tradition this Halloween? Try this! 👻 DIY GHOST MATS 👻

What you need:
- A cookie cutter
- A doormat
- Paint brushes
- Acrylic paint
- UV-resistant, matte paint sealer

#activitiesforkids #kidactivities #keepingkidsbusy #halloween #halloweenhack

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Aug 21

Need a fun activity this weekend? Try this! ✨🦋 DIY TEMPORARY TATTOOS 🦋✨

What you need:
- Sticker sheet
- Aloe vera
- Eyeshadow pallet (I used pressed glitter)
- Makeup brush

Wash off with soap and water.

#kidactivities #diyplay #activitiesforkids #playideasforkids #toddleractivities

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hope this helps! 🎃

Close adult supervision is always required when doing the activities and hacks on our profiles❤️

#preschoolmom #toddlerhack #halloweenhack #momhack #toddlermom #halloween #halloweentraditions

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Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Aug 12

Why we love it:

• The Switch Witch only takes what our child chooses to give, nothing more!
• It’s a great alternative for kids with allergies, letting them swap unsafe treats for surprises.
• Waking up to new toys is super exciting, and for us parents, it helps cut down on the sugar overload. 🙌🏻

Kate Bast @thebastfam.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎃 🧙🏻‍♀️ The Switch Witch 🎃🧙🏻‍♀️

On Halloween night, we sort our candy into two piles. The candy our child doesn’t want is left outside their door at bedtime. By morning, a treat bucket is magically filled with toys! 🧙‍♀️✨✨

#Halloween #HalloweenTradition #FamilyTradition #ParentHack #MomHack #halloweenfun

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