Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Pressing, Drying, & Sorting Leaves

by Marie November 4, 2008

We’re getting some leaves ready for crafting. We’re pressing, drying, and sorting the leaves we’ve collected. Later this week, I’ll be sharing a few fun crafts we’ve been making with our collected dried leaves. For Pressing Leaves: Place a fresh leaf in between two paper towels. Then place a few heavy books or magazines on [...]

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Are You Ready For Some Football?

by Marie November 3, 2008

On Monday Night! Don’t tell my husband this, but I actually like football. After asking tons of questions, I mostly understand it, enough that I enjoy watching it. I know what “pass interference” means and what a “safety” is. I love going to games and having a team to cheer for. Well, I mostly like [...]

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Counting Down to Turkey Time

by Marie November 1, 2008

We had so much fun counting down to Halloween last month, that we had to do it again for November (and I’m sure for December too!) We’re removing one feather each day, counting down until the turkey gets gobbled on Thanksgiving. Supplies for Turkey Countdown: Brown paper – preferably cardstock for the turkey’s body and [...]

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Halloween 2008

by Marie October 31, 2008

Here’s our fun pictures we got back from the Halloween Event hosted by Tilt Photography. Our Ninja, Cinderella, and darling little Butterfly. So fun!

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Have a Happy Haunting Halloween

by Marie October 31, 2008

My cute trick-or-treaters are bouncing off the walls getting ready for candy time. This year we’re sporting a Black Ninja, Cinderella, and a cute little Butterfly. I’ll to post pictures by tomorrow. So, for now, enjoy our Halloween pictures from the past! Luke Skywalker from Episode Six, Tinkerbell, and Bugs 2007 ~~ Napoleon Dynamite & [...]

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Shabby Apple Dress Winner

by Marie October 31, 2008

After reading all your great comments, I see we all could use a new dress from Shabby Apple. For the giveaway… the winner chosen from random.org is #5 Emilee. Congrats on your new fabulous dress. Thanks to all who entered. And we’re still all winners as we get to use the 15% off coupon code: [...]

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What Crafting Supplies Do You Have on Hand?

by Marie October 30, 2008

Is it glue, paper, crayons, OR yarn, paint and beads? Head on over to Blissful Kids and take a poll listing lots of crafty closet supplies. I’d really love to see what kind of things are on hand at your house.

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Applesauce Cookies – A Fall Favorite

by Marie October 29, 2008

Applesauce Cookies were a favorite of mine growing up. We would bottle our own applesauce, then use it to make yummy cookies all year long. They are moist and cake-like, and scattered with chocolate chips to make them a perfect Fall treat. Recipe for Applesauce Cookies: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 [...]

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Embellish a Plastic Container with Ribbon

by Marie October 28, 2008

I have diapers, wipes and a changing cloth in almost every room of my house. If I’m downstairs, I’m just too lazy to walk up to the baby’s room and get the diaper changing supplies. So I’ve got this fun Ribbon Container to hold them in, embellished with ribbon all fun and fancy. Supplies for [...]

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Tilt Photography’s Halloween Event

by Marie October 28, 2008

Tilt Photography, located in Utah, is hosting a spooky Halloween Event. Come by tomorrow – Wednesday, October 29th between 4-8 pm to get your child’s photo taken in their Halloween costume. For only $10, you get a 5×7 photo of your little witch or scary ghost. They’re also sending you an email of the photo [...]

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