Archive for March, 2009


Sunday: Entertainment Idea—Birthdays

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 in About Me, Sunday: Entertainment Review

As you know, I have been busy planning and throwing a Fairy Birthday for my 3 year old! You can check out my previous posts on Fairy Attire, Fairy Invitations and Fairy Refreshments. Fairy Games I went with something super simple, Fairy Says (Simon Says) and Fairy Dancing! For Fairy Says the girl in charge
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Saturday: Shop!—My Daughter’s Birthday Presents

Saturday, March 14th, 2009 in About Me, Saturday: Shopping!

We are busy at my house having fun celebrating my daughter’s third birthday. My husband and I decided after this year’s Christmas to do presents a little differently. Gabrielle Blair aka Design Mom wrote this wonderful article on the 3-Gift Guideline during Christmas. We decided to implement her idea into our family of buying the children three
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Green Options—Eco Child’s Play

Friday, March 13th, 2009 in About Me

I am really enjoying writing over at Green Options for Eco Child’s Play. Eco Child’s Play gives you news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a more healthy, eco-friendly life. My articles have been on Nature Play Groups, Reduce–Reuse–Recycle Play, Reduce–Reuse–Recycle Activities, Winter Nature Play, Homemade Glue for Crafts,
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Friday: Play!—St. Patricks Day!

Friday, March 13th, 2009 in Friday: Play!

For St. Patrick’s Day I don’t have to think of anything special to do because my sister and brother in law throw a big party for the kids every year! They start off by reading a St. Patrick’s children’s book from the library. They always cut out green footprints and tape them on the floor
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Fairy Party—Refreshments

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 in About Me

What do fairies eat at a fairy party? Big bowls of pink and purple candy…. and Fairy cookies OF COURSE! #1 Buy your favorite fairy rings. #2 Mix up your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. #3 Fill no more that halfway up in a muffin tin and cook for the regular time you would cook
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Thursday: The Importance of The Arts—Our First Art Day Outing

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 in Thursday: The Importance of the Arts

I hosted our first Art Day Outing a few weeks ago and it was such fun! In Salt Lake City they have these amazing murals painted by the 377 Project Artists. The project is called the Urban Gallery and it can still be seen at Neighborhood House (1050 W. 500 S.), but not for much
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Wednesday: Mid-Week Ramblings—Listen

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 in Nature, Wednesday: Mid Week Ramblings

I have made a simple to do list for you to get done today with your children. (Images from www.realtater.com) To Do: Ignore your other To Do lists for a bit Go outside Be still Listen Listen to the rain, snow, wind Listen to spring arriving Be still Listen Relax Love    

Tuesday: Weekly Book Review—Ella the Elephant Series

Babar was one of my favorite book series and cartoon growing up. I have tried to get my girls into Babar but they really seem to love Ella the Elephant so much more. I love Ella too! Her character is kind, obedient, a good friend, elegant, helpful, just an all around sweet-heart. The Ella the
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Giveaway #47—My Growing Season: Soft Toys & Quiet Books

Monday, March 9th, 2009 in Giveaways

The winner of this giveaway is, PsychMamma who said, “I’d choose the Safari Play Mat set!! My daughter would absolutely love it, and I love how easily portable it is. Thanks for the chance to enter!” THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!   My Growing Season’s Quiet Books & Soft Toys have been a huge help
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Monday: Weekly Family Activity–Growing a Garden to Help End Childhood Hunger

Monday, March 9th, 2009 in Monday: Weekly Family Activity

Our guest writer today is 10 year old Katie, who is sharing with us her experience of helping to end childhood hunger. She wanted to share this in hopes that you would follow in her footsteps with her fantastic ideas! Be sure to give her a warm welcome, she is an amazing young lady! One
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