Today's tip is quick and easy: Froot Loops, pipe cleaners and a ziploc baggie.
I take them on airplanes and to church to keep my kids occupied for a little while. Sometimes I use Cheerios or a mixture of the two. They can make the standard bracelets or necklaces, or get more creative. I am not creative, and they are not at home, so you'll have to settle for my poor attempt at a fish.
Works for me!
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How cute! And...what a fun craft idea for the kids!!!
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Sweet idea! I've done pipe cleaners to entertain and baggies of cereal. Never thought of putting them together. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Gab! Nice fish, BTW. You always have good ideas.
ReplyDeletecan they make a shrimp?
ReplyDeleteSmart!!!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest grandchild will love this with cheerios. I'm a first time visitor here. I'll visit again when I have a bit more time :-)
ReplyDeleteTess: very funny!
ReplyDeleteItyBtyFrog: love your little froggie. I have never noticed stickiness.
What a great idea!! Anything to keep little ones busy is a miracle.
ReplyDeleteWhat?! Where do you moms come up with all these great ideas?! I'm feeling like less of a fun mom every time I read one of these!! I better get my act together!
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea!!
Love this idea :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnd if they get hungry, it doubles as a tasty snack.
ReplyDeleteI love that idea for church. Anything to keep those little hands busy. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeletei used to fill film canisters with beads and lanyard string for portable beading kits when i do med missions- this one is far yummier and better for small hands- although I better not try it with NPO patients
ReplyDeleteCute idea! There are so many things I need to file away in my brain for when I have kids--of the human variety, not the ferret or lovebird variety. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I'm always looking for new ideas to keep kids quiet at church. My boys would even like that one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your posts. I spent 5 yrs in Mexico City as a kid and have so many fond memories. I miss those hands that used to clean three days a week for us, much more now as a mom than I did as a kid! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteSo crafty! Love that you did this by yourself while the kids were away!!!
ReplyDeleteGabs, I love that idea. I had a box of Fruit Loops in my cart tonight and then put it back. Now I am kicking myself because I've got to make another trip.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBest WFMW I've read so far. My daughter LOVES projects so this will be wonderful! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNever thought of doing this, but what a great idea! I'll have to try it on Sunday.
ReplyDelete(P.S. where on earth did you find pipe cleaners in Mexico?)
It's a craft, a fashionable bracelet , a fish and a snack!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Tess and the shrimp
My kids are too old for this, maybe I should try it for myself (Sacrament meeting and a snack, yum)
Good idea! Thanks! I will be using this.
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