It is important to me that my children are well-rounded and learn a wide variety of skills and talents. Some of these skills are easy for me to support them in or even teach them, but athletic skills are not really part of my repertoire. I have been know to call practice “rehearsal”, try-outs “auditions” […]
Coffee Filter Lion Preschool Craft and Toilet Paper Tube Binoculars
October 24, 2012 by 6 Comments
I’m dying to show you all the pictures from my daughter’s County Fair themed birthday from this past weekend, but it is going to take me a while to write up that post. Check back in a week or two for all of the exciting details! In the meantime, I have been doing a pre-school […]
Serendipity Halloween Book
October 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
I want to show you this cute Halloween book you might want to purchase and read to your children before Halloween this year! It is a cute story that my kids wanted to hear over and over. We have a tradition of getting a new book every year for Christmas, but don’t have a lot of […]
What I Did Over Summer Vacation
August 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
(Can you see what BSB chose as the flag for his masterpiece sand castle?) If my children are asked to write an essay this year, they will have plenty of material to work with! 3 1/2 weeks on the road 3 family reunions 4 states 3 Theme parks 3000+ miles on the car 4 Beach […]
Color Block School Binders
August 6, 2012 by 3 Comments
This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine. We just did our school shopping, and each time we do, I go through a bit of inner turmoil about choosing binders and notebooks. Do we go with the sensible, inexpensive plain ones, or do I allow my kids […]
Back to School Photos…in July
August 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
I thought I should check in and let you know that we survived our 3 1/2 week road trip in Utah and California with lots of great pictures to show and stories to tell! (Don’t worry. It’s all coming!) We are less likely to survive our first week back in reality since we came home […]
Father’s Day Crafts Round-up
June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When you say the word “craft” it often conjures up images of ruffles and lace–everything unmanly. But there are many projects that you and/or your kids can do for Father’s Day that will impress the manliest of men. Why not use your talents to show him you care? Here are some creative and crafty Father’s […]
Quick and Easy Father’s Day Ideas
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you feeling a little pressed for time before Father’s Day this week? These ideas are quick to put together and work well if you are trying to get the kids to help the kids come up with a gift for their dad. #1) Framed Father’s Day Quote {Somewhat Simple} – It doesn’t get any […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea
June 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Father’s Day gift giving can be tough! It’s hard to come up with a special gift for a dad, since most men go out and buy what they want anyway, right?. That is why I often opt for those gifts that are really sentimental and/or cute, rather than gear and gadgets. I’ve shared lots of […]
Paper Coterie–Christmas Cards in May–Offer expires TODAY!
May 15, 2012 by 3 Comments
Why on earth am I telling you about my Christmas Cards in May, when I have 3 parties and a blog conference to finish blogging about? Because I have an amazing deal for you from the company I used to print them…and is expires TONIGHT!! I know, I’m sorry. Nothing like the last minute. But […]
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