Category Archives: Fun kid stuff
paper clay ornaments
The kids made paper clay ornaments last weekend. That paper clay stuff is pretty fun and super easy. No baking, no weird scent coming out of the oven, no accidental burning. Just a bit of old fashion patience while waiting … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Holiday Hoopla, i make stuff
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Family Fun Magazine- giveaway!
Look! My paper bag leaf project is in the November issue of Family Fun Magazine. They gave me two, one to giveaway. Lots of really great kid projects, recipes, party ideas and more. I had no idea. So just leave … Continue reading
Can you guess who I am?
There goes the no sewing costumes thing I had going. Someone came home from school yesterday insisting that they needed a costume (once thought optional and decidedly not wanted) for a school presentation today! So I walked in the door … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Fun kid stuff, Sewing
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An Awesome Interview & Giveaway
As the summer activities start winding down it’s time to start getting out the books and doing a bit more reading. Dallas Clayton, the author and illustrator of An Awesome Book, and I thought it would be a great end-of-summer … Continue reading
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snack baggies and napkins
As usual, the sewing request start coming in during the first week of school. Of course, I am happy to oblige. I’ve been wanting to make the little snack baggies and napkins for a while and was excited to get … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Sewing
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funny guys
I had to share this funny picture of my guys. It totally cracks me up. They wanted me to take a picture of their lego creation (a constant around here) and we chanced upon this funny head eating lego creature. … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Fun kid stuff, i make stuff
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teacher gifts
Only 2 days of school left. What am I going to do all summer, stuck in the house because of the heat, with two active little boys? Wish me luck, or even better, send some ideas my way! We just … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, i make stuff
Tagged chalkboard paint, kids, painted planter, teacher gifts
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chalk board pantry door
I decided to paint our pantry door with chalk board paint. The hubby was skeptical, but he’s learned to trust my home decor ideas. I used chalk board paint to cover our very old and shabby white door. I think … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Fun kid stuff, Home Sweet Home
Tagged chalk, chalk board, chalk board paint, organizing
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let’s go shopping
I had planned on making my little I-guy some felt food for his birthday, but time got away from me. Fortunately, my lovely sister came to the rescue with some felt food for him from Oceantribes on etsy. Yay! There … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Sewing
Tagged burlap bucket, felt food, grocery shopping, kids, pretend play
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my baby is 5
You can’t really tell from the pictures but it rained all day, was gray and cold. But that didn’t damper or darken my little guy’s day. He has a light of his own that he shines brightly every day. Always … Continue reading
