This is such a simple idea that has been on my to do list for awhile. I love art projects where you don’t have to buy anything special, everyone has saran wrap! Supplies: Brushes Saran Wrap Tempura Paint OR Watercolor Paint (in this post I use tempura paint) Instructions: 1. Have the kids paint their
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I told the girl’s for an art project to color the CRAZIEST things they could think of: This is what they came up with: A zombie driving the float in the sky, baby Shae throwing oranges at everyone, random zebras hanging off chandeliers, horses tap dancing, a party with confetti and blue birds eating popcorn.
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We did it again this year (dying easter eggs with spices, vegetables, juices, etc.) but we turned it into a science experiment and switched up the directions a bit. This is what we did all day, I ignored everything else, poor poor house is a disaster. First we had to bug our chickens for all
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How fast are you going through yours? I am loving this weather! Feels so good to spend the days outside. I thought I would “re-run” two posts of mine for you in celebration. Homemade Sidewalk Chalk AND France’s Version of Hopscotch—Escargot (Snail), enjoy! Homemade Sidewalk Chalk April 29th, 2010 in Crafts | Edit So this is something I would NOT do
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You guys, it is hard to find a cute Valentines Day felt board story out there. I looked forever to find one to use at Abby’s kintergarden party. Finally I found one and made felt pieces to go along with it: Here is the story that goes along with it: The Valentine Tree I know
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Abby has been a doll lately — so well-behaved, helpful, patient and caring. I just have felt so lucky to have her as my oldest the past few weeks. So I secretly made her this poster. It reads: Hey BABY (RUTH), thank you for being my LIFESAVER. Seriously, you are a SKOR and I’d give
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We have been reading tales from the Grimm Brothers before bed. The girls chant, “Grimm Brothers, Grimm Brothers, Grimm Brothers!” every night so I don’t forget! Some of the stories are lame, some of them are really weird and some of them are a bit horrifying! But lots of them are great, and when we read The Queen Bee,
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I loved the idea of this craft, and the girls and I also learned a good lesson. Follow directions carefully! We were lazy with what “snow” we put in the globe and it created a muggy hot mess in the end. We semi-followed the directions for the DYI: Photo Snowglobes over at Design Mom. We
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Abby & I can’t decide which Valentines to give this year. These are our top choices: I’m Wild for You Valentines & Lollipop Valentine by Design Mom Stick ‘Em Valentine by Sherelle Christensen I Dig You Valentine by The Fry Family Friendship Bracelet Valentines & I’ve Had My Eye on You by dandee-designs Or I could print
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Did you notice my header? It has Shae in it now! And finally, finally (I have wanted to do this for years) my blog is organized the way I would like. I have tabs on the side where you can quickly get to posts in different categories, and the navigation bar is now fixed. I
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