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Kick Cabin Fever

Kick Cabin Fever
It doesn’t get too frigid here during the winter but we do good a few good cold snaps that will result in a few days of indoor play sure to set kids of all ages into a cabin fever induced frenzy. Need some ideas to keep them busy while keeping yourself sane? We’ve got a few. Fun with marshmallows: Marshmallows...
January 17th, 2012 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Busy Mommy Bonding: Designer Wrapping Paper

Busy Mommy Bonding: Designer Wrapping Paper
Earlier this year we talked about saving money on wrapping paper by saving your little Rembrandt’s drawings throughout the year. Well, the time has come, have you been saving? If not, don’t worry, it’s not too late. Roll out some kraft paper, give the kiddos some crayons (markers if...
December 16th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Handmade Holiday Cards and Thank You Notes

Handmade Holiday Cards and Thank You Notes
Christmas cards don’t have to be expensive to be special or admired. In fact some might say that a card made from some teeny tiny fingerprints might bring a bigger smile to the Grandparents face when they open their mail. Here are a few ideas on making some cute hand made cards for the holidays. The...
December 7th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

A Turkey Pumpkin Centerpiece

A Turkey Pumpkin Centerpiece
Have an extra pumpkin or 2 sitting around? My Daughters class took a trip to the farm last week and she was able to bring home a pumpkin that was leftover in their pumpkin patch. The day after her field trip she brought home this adorable little turkey that we will use as a centerpiece on Thanksgiving. It’s...
November 15th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Busy Mommy Bonding: Coffee Filter Leaves

Busy Mommy Bonding: Coffee Filter Leaves
Halloween might be over but fall isn’t! We’re bringing a little bit of fall indoors. If you’re a coffee drinker you may have everything you need in your kitchen for this craft. What you’ll need: Coffee Filters Scissors Food Coloring (Yellow, Red, Orange) Wax paper Old medicine...
November 8th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Halloween Craft: Mason Jar Pumpkins

Halloween Craft: Mason Jar Pumpkins
We love crafts, we love Halloween and we absolutely fell in love with this cute, easy and super inexpensive craft we saw in the current issue of Southern Living. Because we craft a fair amount in this house, we had the acrylic paints and brushes on hand, we hit the thrift stores for some different size...
October 18th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Do it Yourself: Game Day Wreath

Do it Yourself: Game Day Wreath
Football starts tomorrow, are you ready? We are! Well I am now. I have a red front door. A very, very red front door, which I love except for when it comes to football season. I’m an Auburn fan and having a red front door is just not acceptable. So I set out to “Auburn it up” a little...
September 2nd, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

4th of July Snack Cups

4th of July Snack Cups
It’s quite likely that you’ll have a house full of family and/or friends over to celebrate or cook out over the long Holiday weekend, if there are children on your guest list, whip up a few of these festive little snack cups. They’ll be a great party favor or something to take with...
June 29th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Do it Yourself Silhouette

Do it Yourself Silhouette
By Dedra Duvall: Let’s face it, we all love pictures and keepsakes from our children’s life.  I’m sure you, much like myself, have your home adorned with photographs on the wall, on the end tables, the coffee table, your desk and of course the fridge (and maybe a few scrapbooks, right).  While...
May 13th, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Busy Mommy Bonding – Raindrop Art

Busy Mommy Bonding – Raindrop Art
April Showers bring May flowers. We may be stuck inside right now with lots of rain but just think, those beautiful May days are just around the corner! Here is a little activity to do with the little ones to beat the rainy day blues. What You’ll Need: White Cardstock Food Coloring (all colors) Rain...
April 22nd, 2011 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More