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Building with Marshmallows and Toothpicks {Boredom Buster}

Published: Jul 17, 2012 by Ashley Phipps · 114 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. · 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Uncategorized

This is by no means a new ideas, but it is still well-loved among my children!

It is inexpensive, builds fine-motor skills, lets the creative juices flow and is yummy!

So grab a bag of mini-marshmallows ($1) and a box of toothpicks ($1), and let your kids go to town building, creating and snacking!

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Remember to join in the fun and build something too!  Your kids will love the interaction and you might find an inner architect is hiding somewhere in there 🙂

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What activities are you doing with your kids to help bust the mid-summer boredom?

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  1. Milynn luong

    July 17, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I don&#39;t have kids but I want to try this out with my boyfriend just for fun. I&#39;ll use anything as an excuse to spend more time with him and this seems pretty fun!<br /><br />-Milynn<br /><a href="http://love-and-whimsy.blogspot.com/&quot; rel="nofollow">Love and Whimsy </a>

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  2. simplydesigning.blogspot.com

    July 18, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Milynn! <br /><br />That is a WONDERFUL idea!! I really had fun building with marshmallows too so I am sure you and your boyfriend will have a blast!<br /><br />I know I said it was a kid craft, but you have brought up a wonderful point, this really is fun for anyone of any age!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!<br />

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  3. Jo Cooper

    October 17, 2023 at 9:58 pm

    I would love to share this idea with the families in my church. May I share your picture of the "house" (citing this website)?

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    • Christina Leaman

      October 18, 2023 at 10:28 am

      We would love it if you shared our link. Thank you so much.

      Christina, Team SD

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      • Jo Cooper

        October 21, 2023 at 5:52 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply

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