Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Spending the Day at Disneyland

by Marie August 31, 2010

Thanks to Disneyland, we were given tickets to come and spend a day at the greatest place on earth! We’re a little bit of a nerdy Disney family. Maybe not as much as my friend Oh Amanda, but we would move in if they let us! See the t-shirts (nerdy), and my husband is also [...]

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After-School Snacktime Containers

by Marie August 30, 2010

If your kids are like mine, they are coming home from school ready for a snack. Well, we’ve turned some fun school boxes into containers to hold those sought after snacks. Head on over to BabyCenter for all the details!

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Your Toddler Will Love This Edible Finger Paint

by Heather August 30, 2010

Sometimes playing with your food is a good thing! Mixing art with food is a great thing. Edible finger paint is simple and quick to make, and kids as young as one will enjoy painting with this fun art supply. Clean up is as simple as tossing the kiddo in the bath after the painting [...]

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Weekend Links: End of Summer Grillin’

by Marie August 28, 2010

I can’t believe August is almost over, we’re so close to saying goodbye to Summer. So here’s a few recipes for any last minute BBQ’s you might be having before the Summer is over. Time to fire up the grill at least one more time! Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas by The Pioneer Woman (pictured [...]

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Our Loch Ness Zucchini Monster

by Marie August 27, 2010

This was our zucchini from last year. It grew so much so fast that they were GIANT by the time I went out to get more. My husband decided to get creative with these over-sized zucchinis and created Nessie! It comes complete with green tomato eyes and zucchini flower horns. I love it! This year [...]

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Cleaning Your Closets One Door at a Time

by Marie August 26, 2010

I’ve recently shared a few posts about cleaning out closets over at SC Johnson Family Economics. Clutter can all too easily find it’s way into those hallway or linen closets. Here’s a couple of posts about trying to stay organized and keep your closets clean! Cleaning out the Linen Closet De-Clutter Your Coat Closet Is [...]

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Organizing Drawers with Recycled Shoe Boxes

by Marie August 26, 2010

I love to use empty shoe boxes for all kinds of storage. They are a perfect little size, fairly sturdy, and a great way to recycle! I mainly use them to help organize my kid’s bedroom drawers. Socks, underpants, and even dance clothes all fit perfectly inside these handy dandy shoe boxes. They just make [...]

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Back to School Breakfast Ideas

by Two Peas August 25, 2010

The beginning of the school year can be rough for children and parents. It is hard adjusting to a new schedule. The sound of the early morning alarm is never a great way to wake up:) Eating a delicious breakfast can help though. Here are a few breakfast recipes that the entire family will enjoy. [...]

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Helpful Tips for Watercoloring with Kids

by Marie August 24, 2010

Painting can be a very messy craft. But as my kids LOVE to paint, I try my best to be prepared. Here are a few quick and easy things I do to keep organized when painting with my kids. 1. Storing your watercolor paints. I keep my watercolors and my plastic tablecloth in the same [...]

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Giving Your Watercolor Paintings a Little Sprinkle of Salt

by Marie August 23, 2010

We got out the watercolor paints today. But to give them a little something extra, we sprinkled them with salt before they dried. It makes the picture a fun bumpy texture, giving new life to our art. When it comes to messy projects, I like to be prepared. I lined my table with a cheap [...]

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