Summer is in full swing, and I have to admit there are times when I just have no idea what to do with my kids on these long, hot days! The great thing is that my girls are pretty good at finding ways to keep themselves entertained. From splashing around in the sprinkler, to having […]
Arts & Crafts/DIY
Sewing with Oilcloth [book review]
Many of us enjoy making things that can be used in our daily lives. However, while oilcloth has been around for centuries, we may not have ever incorporated oilcloth into our projects. Sewing with Oilcloth, by Kelly McCants, shows how to bring new fun to everyday projects. All of the projects in this book are practical […]
Moon Dough- a new formula!
The new and improved Moon Dough was a hit at my house. The new formulation promises to be less crumbly and not dry out. This is exactly what it delivers. The breakfast set was fun for both my girls, ages four and 10, who love pancakes and ask for them almost every morning. Making Moon […]
Crayola Color Wonder: Chuggington!
Mess free? Those two words as related to anything toddler seem to be the stuff legend is made of. I would almost believe in unicorns, fairies, and trolls before I could believe in mess free markers, but it seems that Crayola, the Willie Wonka of the arts and crafts world, has done it again. One […]
Royally fun crafts for kids
Did you watch the royal wedding? I did. And loved every last minute of it! I let Maya watch the ceremony while we ate breakfast together before school on Friday morning… I didn’t think she’d be interested, but she was fascinated! Speaking of fascinating, weren’t those fascinators just beautiful? So many amazing headpieces. Not sure […]
A haunted house in our own backyard
Maya’s almost at the end of her second month of Kindergarten. Going on eight tiring weeks of long, 7 hour days, but we’re finally getting into a routine! A couple of people have asked me if she even plays on the backyard playset anymore. The answer is simple… YES! It’s usually the first place she […]
