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We've added the ability ...

With 5 kids varying in size from tot to teen, boo boos are a part of daily living around here. When I saw this DIY from another publisher I knew I had to have one and, I've got a ready made one (cute embroidered pouch and all) for one of YOU! <3 Kelly


Our little one is known for lots of super fun things and some not so fun... knee scrapes! Oh yeah, if there is a sidewalk to be run down you will catch our 4 year old ...

There is nothing like watching the sheer excitement on your children's face as they discover something they treasure.  In this case, it's actual treasure they shall discover.  It won't only be fun for them, however, so if you give this one a try, ye best have thy camera handy to capture the moment. Arrrr!

My husband had this fabulous idea last summer and the kids went ballistic.   Keep your kids ship-shape and calling out Shiver me Timbers by following the simple instructions below. 

1. Before your trip ...

• Napkins - in various colors
• Plastic container with screw top lid
• Flower seeds
• Strainer/Collander
• Wax paper
• Cookie cutter - large enough to place your fingers in
• Towels - 2 to 3
• Cooling rack (optional)

Supplies for Greeting Card 

• Construction paper
• Double-sided tape (or other adhesive)
• Markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc

Directions:

1. Tear napkins into pieces about half the size of a postage stamp. Place the napkin pieces into the plastic container until the container is about half full. Fill the container with water. Screw lid onto container. Shake ...

Materials:

• Clay flower pot
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Pencil
• Clear acrylic sealer in gloss or matte

Optional materials:

• Potting Soil
• Flowers

First, trace your child's hands onto the flower pot. Then help your child paint the flower pot and hand prints ...

Summer approaches fast and moms everywhere are beginning to hear the sounds..."It's toooo hot to play outside"! Well, let the kids cool off a bit with this oh-so-easy and reusable summer time craft that will keep the kids cool all summer long!

Here's what you need!

For each splash bomb you'll need 3 plain kitchen sponges.

Plus:

• Scissors
• Strong string
• Bucket and water!

Take three sponges (be sure they are slightly damp. Most come damp but if they're too dry, lightly dampen them) 

Take your ...

This Week's Picks:

What you need:

• *"Just Add Water" Pancake Mix (we used the Great Value brand)
• *Baby Spinach, washed and dry, chopped
• *Cooked Chicken, cut into small pieces
• ~~~spinach and chicken amounts are based on what you prefer.
• *Shredded Cheese
• *Water
• *Cupcake/muffin pan
• *Cooking spray or butter

What to do:

*Preheat oven to 350

*Mix about 3 Cups of pancake mix with water... add the water slowly.  You want the mix to come out like batter; not too thick and not too runny.  Divide this and set aside half 

*Add a ...

First time children’s book author Nick Dazé, is in the final days (63 hours to be exact) of his campaign to raise funding to independently publish his children's book Roger Nix President at Age Six. 

The story is about kindergartener Roger Nix, an ordinary boy: Roger loves kindergarten, playing make-believe, and hanging out with his imaginary friends (a baby donkey named Jack and a baby elephant named Abe). But when he learns about the plans of OldMan Plee, a perennial presidential candidate, to shut down schools and send ...

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