DIY projects Archives - The Joys of Boys https://thejoysofboys.com/category/build-it-with-dad/diyprojects/ Parenting Resources for Raising Your Son from Boy to Man Tue, 01 Nov 2016 23:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://thejoysofboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/favicon-66x66.png DIY projects Archives - The Joys of Boys https://thejoysofboys.com/category/build-it-with-dad/diyprojects/ 32 32 DIY LEGO Table https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-lego-table/ https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-lego-table/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2016 23:05:41 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=4005 One year for Christmas, Santa brought my older boys a foldable/storable LEGO table and it has had constant use since then.  But, the saying, “Two’s company, three’s a crowd” tends to apply with my three oldest boys and my younger boys were feeling a bit left out.  So, Santa did not disappoint and brought them their veryContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-lego-table/feed/ 9 Ultimate DIY Splash Pad https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-splash-pad/ https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-splash-pad/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:04:53 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=5159 This Ultimate DIY Splash Pad is the perfect way for your kids to stay cool as the summer rolls on.  It’s made with really inexpensive materials that can be purchased at any hardware store and your kids will be entertained for hours! DIY Splash Pad This week on Summer Survival for Moms of Boys weContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-splash-pad/feed/ 7 5 Summer Pool Noodle Activities https://thejoysofboys.com/5-summer-activities-with-pool-noodles/ https://thejoysofboys.com/5-summer-activities-with-pool-noodles/#comments Wed, 28 May 2014 21:33:40 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=600 These  Pool Noodle Activities will have your kids entertained for hours.  We’ve had them now for 2 years and they still provide hours of fun. Pool Noodle Activities I love summertime!  And I love activities that get my kids outside and active.   These pool noodles activities are perfect for little boys!  Not only can they useContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/tank-craftgiveaway/feed/ 1 DIY Pool Noodle Goal Post https://thejoysofboys.com/goal-post/ https://thejoysofboys.com/goal-post/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:36:56 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=3248 Last month we threw the Ultimate Sports Party for my now 7-year-old and we had lots of fun using some of the pool noodle activities I shared on the blog last summer as well as this new pool noodle goal post.  I turned to my handy, dandy husband and asked him to come up withContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/goal-post/feed/ 4 Photo Block Pencil Holder https://thejoysofboys.com/photo-block/ https://thejoysofboys.com/photo-block/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:36:12 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=2875 This week I received a box with Mod Podge Washout and Apple Barrel paint which I was so excited to use with my kids.   I love Mod Podge but I don’t normally let my kids use it because of the mess involved but Mod Podge Washout is pretty much the same great formula as ModContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/photo-block/feed/ 11 How to Make an Easy Lego Table https://thejoysofboys.com/how-to-make-an-easy-lego-table/ https://thejoysofboys.com/how-to-make-an-easy-lego-table/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:17:21 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=1841 You know that Santa is a pretty smart fella!  He knew that if he brought my boys the LEGO sets they were wanting then they would need a Lego table to build them on so little brother couldn’t get them.  We love our smaller LEGO table, but this one makes it so everyone can play together.Continue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/the-school-project-that-could-save-your-life/feed/ 9 Angry Birds Birthday Party Games https://thejoysofboys.com/angry-bird-birthday-party-part-2/ https://thejoysofboys.com/angry-bird-birthday-party-part-2/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 21:30:05 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=229 Angry Birds Birthday Party Games I shared our Angry Birds birthday party food ideas yesterday but when you know you have 15  six-year olds coming to a party you make sure to have lots of Angry Birds birthday party games.  And what Angry Birds party could be complete without a life-size Angry Bird game? My husband paintedContinue Reading

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