Holidays

Growing Easter Grass in Egg Carton Baskets

by Marie March 7, 2008

To get ready for Easter, we’re recycling egg cartons into fun little baskets. Grass seed grows pretty fast, but I am starting 3 weeks early, in hopes to enjoy it a little before Easter is over. Supplies for Growing Easter Grass: egg carton cups or mason jar paper strips – 1/4 inch wide 7-8 inches [...]

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Little Leprechauns

by Marie March 5, 2008

These fun paper ears transform your little ones into Little Leprechauns. Although, I told my son he is only allowed to be as mischievous as a leprechaun when he wears these ears! To make these ears, draw the same shape onto green paper and cut them out. Here’s a printable download for you to trace [...]

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Leapin’ Leap Year

by Marie February 29, 2008

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I love when February 29th leaps around. It shakes things up on the calendar. All the days get a little mixed up and we now have 366 days for the year! I have been thinking of the babies that are born on this day. Do you have a birthday or know anyone who has a [...]

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Presidential Quiz

by Marie February 18, 2008

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Every year growing up in school, we learned about 2 former Presidents. We celebrate them on our country’s holiday, President’s Day. Good old Abe Lincoln and our very first President, George Washington. Well I want to test your knowledge now that most of us are out of school and see if we remember any of [...]

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To My Valentine, I Choo Choo Choose You

by Marie February 14, 2008

We love this Simpson’s episode where Ralph Wiggin gives Lisa this train Valentine. Jordan, can do Ralph’s voice so well, actually he can do so many voices well! I love you, Pookie Bear! I Choo Choo Choose You.

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Hearty Pancakes

by Marie February 13, 2008

Our family loves pancakes! So this is what I will be making for my lovely family on Valentines. I love these heart shaped molds I purchased from Martha Stewart. Or you can shape out some heart pancakes yourself by filling up a zip bag with batter and forming a heart on the griddle. Here is [...]

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Valentine Juice Pops

by Marie February 12, 2008

When I was little, I used to freeze lemonade in ice cube trays with toothpicks. I would make them all the time, taking one of the ice cube trays away from freezing regular ice (sorry, Mom). Well, I found these great heart ice molds from IKEA and had to make some good ol’ frozen lemonade [...]

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Heart Pencil Topper

by Marie February 11, 2008

I was inspired for this pencil topper idea by Melissa from Day to Day. With Valentines coming up, I wanted to do something for my son’s preschool that was fun and handmade. So instead of making those fun house and car toppers that Melissa did, I thought it would be fun to make a Heart [...]

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Valentines – An All Day Event

by Marie February 9, 2008

My sweet sister Steph has willingly become our next Guest Make and Taker. She is one of THE best party planners of our time. She can throw something together in minutes, with minimal budget, and it’s always a smash hit. She is also a wonderful wife and mother, always doing great things for her family, [...]

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Crafty Love

by Marie February 8, 2008

Here are some websites that offer up some super fun Valentines ideas. Get your Heart On! Valentine Candy Maze – This is one of my favorites and I am going to have to try it out. Zakka Life sews up this fun heart candy maze. Handmade Love Book – Ali Edwards designed a felt covered [...]

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