Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Recycled Grocery Bag Snowman

by Marie January 13, 2009

My grocery bags have been piling up and in need of recycling. So I adapted this Grocery Bag Snowman from the Grocery Bag Bunny idea we got from Kids Craft Weekly. This little snowman used up a bunch of my bags and we didn’t even get cold or wet. He even comes with a brown [...]

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Keeping Children’s Creativity Alive

by Marie January 12, 2009

I first wrote about “The Purpose of Play” and kid’s creativity when I was a guest mom at Design Mom last April. I feel it’s so important and am a huge advocate for children and enhancing their creativity, that I’m re-posting this video by Sir Ken Robinson (first seen at Bella Dia). It’s a little [...]

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Storytime: Is That You Winter?

by Marie January 9, 2009

I’m happily now contributing a children’s storybook & activity once a month over at 5 Minutes for Books (they’re a sister site of 5 Minutes for Mom). Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Winter books, Is That You Winter?, along with a snowy activity for the kids. Come on over and play in the [...]

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Giveaway Winner: Create Your Own LifeVision

by Marie January 9, 2009

What a way to start out 2009 right! Thanks to all who entered in the Create Your Own LifeVision giveaway. We have our winner #28 Leigh Anne who said she’d like to “find more Joy” in 2009. Congrats! And if you’re interested in making 2009 your BEST YEAR EVER… consider using a LifeVision as a [...]

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Snowman Stitched Greeting Card

by Marie January 8, 2009

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom again today. Come on over to Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday to see how I made these fun Snowman Stitched Cards. He’ll keep things frosty this Winter!

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Quick Tips to Curb Your Appetite

by Marie January 7, 2009

As I’m one week into my family’s Biggest Loser Contest, my body is going through withdrawals. I’ve gone from eating all day long and anything I wanted, down to 3 healthy meals and 2-3 snacks in between. I’ve cut back on the fats and trying to have better portion control. And to be honest, I’m [...]

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Simple Games for Passing the Time

by Marie January 6, 2009

With 3 little kiddies and long lines at the grocery store, I’ve been getting pretty good at coming up with quick games to help pass the time. Something fun to keep their attention before they get too restless. These games also work great for long car rides or even while waiting for dinner to come [...]

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Giveaway: Create Your Own “LifeVision”

by Marie January 5, 2009

If you’ve been getting your New Year’s Resolutions ready, then this giveaway is perfect for you. What is a LifeVision you ask? It’s a detailed plan to execute your goals in a specific and unique way. Relationships, Physical, Spiritual, Financial/Professional, & Emotional/Personal Development are the 5 areas your LifeVision focuses on to create balance in [...]

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My Family’s Biggest Loser Competition

by Marie January 2, 2009

Today marks the start of my Family’s Biggest Loser Competition! I’m heading up this year’s competition as I’m in dire need for it to happen. I’ve got the unwanted, flabby, extra, Holiday/baby weight that just won’t come off (or maybe it’s just my lack of healthy eating and exercise holding me back?!) Here’s our Family [...]

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Our New’s Years Day Sledding Tradition

by Marie January 1, 2009

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Since I was young, my family has gone sledding on New Year’s Day. As we still have quite a bit of snow on the ground here in Utah, it should be a great day today for sledding. Happy New Year 2009! Image from New Year’s Day 2006 What are you doing to bring in the [...]

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