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How To Make Stash Straws

How To Make Stash Straws

I had a sick princess this past weekend and decided to make her something that would make her laugh.  I figured I would make her a stash straw – I also did a printable How-To so anyone can make one.    To download a PDF copy of the pattern and directions click on the directions. … Continue reading

Handprint Sun-catchers

Handprint Sun-catchers

I have been trying to get the Booga involved a little more in my art and my crafting stuff.  The princess was all about creating art, coloring in coloring books and playing with chalk when she was his age.  Booga still eats chalk and crayons so it makes creating stuff with him extremely difficult.  I … Continue reading

Cleaning Pennies and Teaching Science

My daughter recieved a magazine subscription to Turtle it is full of ideas and projects for her age.  Everyday or almost everyday we go on a walk and we find dirty pennies.  My daughter saw this in her magazine and came out with all her dirty pennies to clean.  Materials:1/4 cup white vinegar1 tsp salt1/2 … Continue reading

Homemade Gummies (Sort of)

Another Pinterest find – I am pretty sure my largest board is the food category!  The recipe can be found on All Day I Dream About Food — I am not going to retype her recipe but I will share the pictures I took. Blueberries, Gelatin, Apple Juice (you can use fruit juice) and Apple … Continue reading

Hurricane Party?!? and Healthy Energy Bars

Living in Savannah there is one thing I can say we are always up for a good party and what better way to celebrate the arrival of Hurricane Irene then to drink yourself into a drunken stupor.  If you think I am kidding I have been invited to four Hurricane Parties and it is only … Continue reading