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Kid’s Cleaning Kit

Start with a bright little bucket or something with a handle.  It will keep everything together and kids always love carrying things around.  You could use anything you already have around the house, an old easter basket, something from your kitchen… get creative!

To your bucket, add some cleaning cloths.  I used a bunch of old baby washcloths that had seen better days. Why choose a boring old white rag when you can have colorful stripes?  If you don’t have old washcloths, you could cut up cotton t-shirts, or use old dishcloths or towels.  I sewed little ribbon tabs at the corner to designate them as the cleaning washcloths, and give her the ability to hang them to dry if she wants.
Add a spray bottle filled with plain water.  You can use an empty bottle of surface spray, so that it makes them think that they have an actual cleaning product.  You don’t have to worry about where it gets sprayed since it is plain water.  And squeezing the spay nozzle helps build coordination and develop the muscles in their little hands.
Throw in a toothbrush, for the deep cleaning.  I used a toothbrush that had come in one of those complimentary airline toiletries kit, but any old toothbrush would work fine.
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Ice Cream Balloons

Step 1- Choose paper or already made bamboo cones (sold at http://www.jbprince.com)

Step 2- Find the perfect balloons, water balloons have the right shape (sold at http://www.Amazon.com) and fill with helium.

Step 3- Choose a nice string or thin ribbon, multi colored yarn string (sold at Michaels) is my favorite.

Step 4- Tie yarn around balloon tie.

Step 5- Make small hole at the bottom of cone.

Step 6- Pull yarn through cone and make knot just under cone point.

Your Ice Cream Balloons are ready to fly!! My daughter and I had fun adding flowers on top as the cherry and we also adorned the cone with fancy bows but it’s really up to you, so get creative!!

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