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25 More Homemade Gifts to Make for Boys published November 8, 2015 4 comments Join the Conversation categories/tags: For Moms of Boys Christmas Share Save Email
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Last year, I shared a post with gifts to make for boys, and I’m back with 25 more homemade gift ideas! Of course these are not meant to be *only* for boys. If your daughter would like these ideas, then go for it! This is just meant to be a resource for people who are looking for ideas that boys will go for.
I totally adore Jen’s play dough kits over at Mama Papa Bubba! They make delightful gifts. Check out this Dinosaur Play Dough Kit .
Young Star Wars fans will love this Star Wars Play Dough Kit , also from Mama Papa Bubba.
Make a Take Along Construction Play Set from Frugal Fun for Boys
Portable Car Play Kit from Mama Papa Bubba
Aspiring scientists will love this Science Kit from Playdough to Plato! She has links to all the experiments that you can do with this, too.
Here’s a fun Nature Exploration Kit from Stir the Wonder.
Check out this LEGO Travel Case from The Pleasantest Thing
LEGO Tic Tac Toe Kit from Mama Papa Bubba – what a fun idea!
I love this Wooden Crate LEGO Minifigure Display . It looks really nice on a dresser, and it’s easy to switch out the minifigures.
DIY LEGO Magnets from Busy Kids Happy Mom
Create your own LEGO Wall Calendar . Use our photos if you don’t want to take your own!
Make a Glow-in-the-Dark LEGO Yoda T-Shirt from Busy Kids Happy Mom
A LEGO table is always a great idea! Here’s a neat LEGO table from Centsational Girl. You can also check out our IKEA Trofast LEGO table here .
Minions Memory Game – this is so simple, and preschoolers love it.
Avengers Tic Tac Toe – Could also be made with other characters. Star Wars, maybe?
Make a PVC Pipe Soccer Goal from I Can Teach My Child
If you’re good at basic wood working, check out this simple Hot Wheels Race Track from Infarrantly Creative.
Or, make our cardboard version of a Hot Wheels Race Track . This project costs almost nothing!
This Wooden Crate Parking Garage doubles as storage and play for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars!
Wooden Crate Stuffed Animal Storage – I made this pet hotel for Janie, so it’s pretty girly looking. It could easily be customized for a boy!
I am loving these Bendy Snakes from This Pilgrim Life. If you have fabric scraps around, they would cost very little to make.
Give wooden blocks new life by making these DIY Wooden Snap Blocks from I Can Teach My Child.
NEED MORE IDEAS? Head over to this post: Gifts to Make For Boys, Part 1
This is an awesome collection of DIY gifts for BOYS! They are hard to find. Thanks for sharing some of our posts too.
Yay for new ideas! I have already started planning gifts, but need to get started making them! Thanks for sharing my snakes :-)
These are such clever ideas! I'm all for saving money and DIY projects. I especially love the parking garage!
It's fantastic that you are getting ideas from this paragraph as well as from our argument made at this time.
I'm mom to four boys and one little girl. Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls is a place to find fun activities that kids will LOVE! We specialize in LEGO building ideas, STEM activities, and play ideas for active kids!
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These craft projects are perfect for the creative little guys in your life. From balloon animals to science experiments, these projects are a great way to spend an afternoon with hands-on projects. While these are great crafts for boys, any little girl would also have fun with them.
Is there a lizard lover in your house? This craft is a fantastic way to add some flair to a backpack or keychain. Your boy can pick his favorite colors, whether they be natural for geckos or they match his team's colors. It's adaptable to different bead sizes so younger kids may use larger beads that are easier to manipulate and older kids can choose tiny beads.
Get old-school with a homemade volcano. This project is perfect for incorporating some learning into your play. Your child will have fun mixing up clay to form the volcano and then the common kitchen ingredients that produce the eruption. Just be prepared for the mess. If he is ready to take it a step farther, he can make a paper-mache volcano that is fun to decorate.
If your little boy loves ninjas, this is the perfect craft for him. This easy paper origami ninja star is simple to make with paper found around your home. Get creative with different colors and patterns of paper and finish them with markers, stamps, or stickers.
Ready to take your four-point ninja star to the next level? Here's a project for your very own shining star. Origami is a cheap and easy craft that will get your kids' little hands moving. Hang these paper stars in a bedroom or convert it into a sheriff's badge–the possibilities are endless.
Balloon animals make for a fun and easy party craft. This dog balloon animal is a great project for any puppy-lover. Once your little guy masters it, he may be ready to make a whole zoo of different balloon animals.
The classic rhyme says little boys are made of snips, snails, and puppy dog tails. Once you're finished with your balloon animal pups, try your hand at some easy egg carton snails.
Whether or not your kids love "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," they'll love making this cute caterpillar-inspired craft. If you're reading the book with them for the first time, this is a great craft to accompany it.
Homemade playdough or mud-like glop is easy for kids to help make, and then it can inspire hours of creative play. There are many recipes for making it, including those that are edible and those you can bake into permanent shapes. Your child can suggest different colors and see how food coloring combines into different shades. Play with different textures, as well.
If your kids are too young for clay or want to make an easy gift, papier-mache bowls are a fantastic alternative to heavier material like ceramic. These bowls can be made from old newspapers, magazines or any paper of your choice.
For another fun science activity, have your boys make balloon-powered racers. All you need is a few balloons and your kids' favorite toy cars for a great rainy afternoon craft.
Are there any little storm-chasers in your house? This craft is a great way for kids to learn about weather patterns and experience a tornado up close (but in complete safety). It's also easy to customize this craft either with food coloring or glitter. Little boys will love being able to hold a storm in the palm of their hands.
For the "The Lego Movie" fans in your house, try these Lego Batman Finger Puppets. They can also be taped to a straw or a popsicle stick for hand-held puppet fun.
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The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ
One of Britain's most majestic ruins and once a controlling gateway through the Purbeck Hills, the castle boasts breathtaking views and several waymarked walks. The demolition of the castle in 1646 by the Parliamentarians marked the end of a rich history as both fortress and royal residence. With its fallen walls and secret places, it is a place to explore, a giant playground for children of all ages. The crumbling ruins and subtle invasion by plants and animals, along with its almost ethereal quality as light and weather change, all contribute to the unique atmosphere of Corfe Castle. Note: steep, uneven slopes, steps and sudden drops.
Uncover the secrets of Dorset's iconic medieval monument.
Discover how royalty, warfare and nature have shaped the castle.
Spot the 'murder holes' and count the arrow loops.
Open-air theatre and cinema. Enid Blyton's birthday celebration (11 August). Family and general tours. Castle Quests during school holidays. Living History events and jester fun days. Dogs: welcome on a short lead
Corfe Castle has had a long and eventful history. Positioned strategically in the gap between the Purbeck hills, it was perfect for defending inland Dorset against attack from the sea. The surrounding agricultural lands and forests were rich, and could be used to provide food and resources for the Castle. Not surprisingly, therefore, Corfe Castle was a royal fortress for over 600 years.
In 978, before the present Castle was built, legend has it that King Edward the Martyr was murdered at Corfe by his stepmother who wanted to put her own son, Ethelred ‘the Unready’, on the throne. While stag hunting in the Purbeck forest, Edward paid a visit to Corfe, where Elfryda is said to have offered him a goblet of wine, then treacherously had him stabbed in the back while he drank it.
Corfe Castle was begun by William the Conqueror soon after his arrival in Britain in 1066. It was served by the surrounding community in return for the use of homes and land, as well as shelter in the Castle in times of trouble. Much of the Isle of Purbeck was a Royal Forest so the hunting of game without royal permission was punishable by death.
Corfe was one of King John’s favourite castles. Between 1199 and 1216 he added a great many defences. During his troubled reign the castle was often used as a prison, where many prisoners met their deaths. King John also turned Corfe Castle into a comfortable royal residence. There would have been a garden and a kitchen to grow and prepare food for the king’s table.
From the 14th to the 16th centuries, Corfe Castle was less important as a royal stronghold and often fell into disrepair. In 1572 Queen Elizabeth I sold it to her Lord Chancellor, Sir Christopher Hatton, who converted it into a prestigious home, complete with fine furniture, tapestries and silk cushions. In 1635 Corfe Castle was bought by Sir John Bankes.
Following the death of her husband during the Civil War, Lady Mary Bankes successfully defended the castle during a siege in 1643. During a second siege in 1646 an act of betrayal by a member of her garrison led to their capture. They deliberately demolished the castle resulting in the dramatic ruin you see today.Much of the missing stone can be found in the houses of Corfe Castle Village.
Corfe Castle and The National Trust
The task of The National Trust today is to protect and strengthen what remains of the Castle. Archaeological excavations are being used to reveal more of the castle’s past. Corfe Castle is part of the huge Kingston Lacy estate left to The National Trust in 1981 by Ralph Bankes, a direct descendant of Sir John Bankes.
From kings to ravens, ladies to peasants, Corfe Castle has offered sanctuary to people from many walks of life during its history. Discover all this and more among the Castle ruins.
Whet your appetite with these five highlights from the Castle:
Corfe Castle is strategically positioned on top of a steep chalk mound, surrounded by a defensive ditch. The Castle's defenders could prepare for any attack on the Purbeck Hills coming from Poole Harbour on the South Purbeck Coast.
The position of the Castle, high on the mound, made it appear almost impenetrable to invading forces. The Corfe Castle of the 21st century is very different to that of its early life. Today, there are still magnificent views over the surrounding countryside, but they are enjoyed by tourists, rather than kings, queens and knights.
Though the Castle now lies in ruins, many of its defences can still be seen today. The Castle's first line of defence, the Outer Gatehouse, now welcomes visitors, not enemies. Look up from the South-west Gatehouse and you will see murderholes, where defending soldiers would have poured rocks on their enemies.
With walls punctured by arrow-slits and crowned with the remnants of the battlement, it is no wonder the Castle was known as 'the most secure of all English Castles'.
Today, the Castle terraces are far removed from the hustle and bustle of medieval times. However they do prove very popular with visitors. Families often picnic on the grass, and more often than not, can be seen rolling down the slopes!
Following the fall of the Castle, much of the stone was removed and used to build the neighbouring village. The Castle was then left for nature to reclaim.
Wild flowers thrived on the grassy terraces, and ivy began to climb the walls. Soon Victorian tourists began flocking to the Castle to enjoy the picturesque and romantic ruin. You can still enjoy the magic of the Castle today.
The Castle is perfect for adventurers of any age. From the depths of the dungeon to the highest point on the hill, the Castle is full of interesting nooks and crannies ripe for investigating.
Imagine having to defend the Castle as you peer through the arrow-slits, discover what it was like to live within the Castle during medieval times, and of course re-enact sword battles to defend your picnic from hungry raiders!
The Corfe Castle and Purbeck estate covers about 8,000 acres of the Isle of Purbeck and includes an extensive stretch of coastline, including such delights as Studland Beach, Old Harry Rocks, Dancing Ledge and Seacombe Cove.
Nearby Kingston Lacy has a past that is inextricably linked with the history of the Castle. Following the dramatic fall of Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacy was built as the new family home by Ralph, the second son of Sir John and Lady Mary Bankes.
If you want to find out more about 'Brave Dame Mary' and her family, Kingston Lacy is well worth a trip.
Whet your appetite with these highlights from the estate:
Studland beach and nature reserve is home to many rare birds and invertebrates. Drop into the visitor centre to find out more about the Studland nature trails and birds, plants, snakes and lizards you might see. While you are there, don't forget about the three miles of sandy beach!
The charming village of Corfe Castle nestles at the foot of the mound. Stone from the Castle was pillaged to build the village as we see it today. The nearby Corfe Common is a haven for botanists and historians. Much of the land has not been ploughed for centuries and as such is rich in wild flowers, stone age flint workings and bronze age burial mounds.
Purbeck's heathland is home to many rare plants and creatures. All of the heathland is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and as such is carefully managed to maintain natural biodiversity and to protect the heath for future generations.
During the medieval period Purbeck was intensively quarried for its distinctive limestone. Purbeck stone can be seen around the country, including in famous buildings such as Westminster Abbey. Today, the remaining quarries serve as a reminder of the importance of Purbeck stone, not only to the local economy but also to Britain's architectural heritage.
The Dorset coastline is extremely honoured to be classified as a World Heritage site, known as the Jurassic Coast. You can turn amateur dinosaur hunter and spend some enjoyable hours foraging on the beach for evidence of prehistoric life.
A castle's history is nothing without the inhabitants. If the walls could talk, they would undoubtedly speak of the treachery and bloodshed that had taken place inside the Castle. Here are just a few of the many colourful characters that we know had some involvement with the Castle:
Legend has it that Corfe was the scene of Edward the Martyr's murder in 978. The teenage king is said to have been on a hunting trip in Purbeck, when he was set upon and stabbed. The order for his death supposedly came from Elfryda, his wicked step-mother, so that her son Ethelred could succeed to the throne.
King John built on Corfe Castle's formidable reputation during his reign - as he used the Castle as a royal treasury. Treasure wasn't the only thing the wayward king kept there though. He also used the Castle to imprison his niece, Princess Eleanor (the Fair Maid of Brittany). John spent much time and money improving the Castle's defences.
During his reign, Edward I re-modelled the Castle's Outer Gatehouse. He made it two storeys high with ramparts above, three sets of arrow-slits, a drawbridge, a murderhole, a portcullis, another murderhole, a thick oak gate and drawbar, extra guards and even added another portcullis! By the end of the refit, the Castle was absolutely impregnable. In Edward I's reign the Constable of Corfe Castle was the fourth highest paid Constable in England, highlighting the Castle's importance in the medieval period.
Elizabeth I and Sir Christopher Hatton
By 1572 the Castle had become a country house rather than a fortress. Elizabeth I sold the Castle to her friend and Chancellor, Sir Christopher Hatton, thereby ending its 500 years as a royal home.
During the 17th century, the Castle was home to the Bankes family, who were staunch Royalists. Following the outbreak of the Civil War, the Castle was attacked by Parliamentarians. With Sir John away from the Castle, defending the home fell to Lady Bankes and her family, 80 defenders, a cannon and some loyal servants. They successfully held the Castle. Two years later however, during a second siege, Lady Bankes was betrayed by one of her garrison, Col. Pitman. Lady Bankes survived the siege and moved to her family home in Middlesex. She died there 1667.
As with the Tower of London, Corfe always had resident ravens. Many believed that something terrible would happen if the ravens left the castle. According to local legend, that is exactly what happened in 1638. In 1643, during the Civil War, Corfe was besieged by Cromwell's men, and three years after the Castle was all but destroyed.
Whether the ravens knew of the troubled future of the Castle, we cannot say, but they are definitely back - even though the Castle is crumbling!
Ravens have been seen roosting and trying to nest around the Castle since 2000, but were sadly uns
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