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
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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
Finish it Friday – I HAVE INTERNET!!!!
Well after 5 interesting days of no internet or cable it is once again restored! I honestly in hind sight can’t say it was a bad thing because I got a ton of things done my completion list: Booga’s Railroad sign clock The Thomas Train Box Cover – Booga loves it Showed the princess how … Continue reading
Monster on the Soles of Her Shoes – Adventures in TAP
First I want to apologize to Paul Simon, I thought it was pretty clever. I received a pack of Lesley Riley’s TAP (Transfer Artist Paper) a couple months ago. Between my health and lack of color ink my printer it literally has stay in the package (Lisa Fulmer is cringing as she reads this) but … Continue reading
ABC Flash Cards for the Booga (FREE DOWNLOAD!)
I made flash cards for my daughter when she was 2 (she still has them). I always assumed they would be passed down to the Booga. Not so much my daughter refuses to give the Booga her Flash Cards. So I am back to making flash cards this time I am cheating. Last time I … Continue reading
Teacher Year End Gifts – Necklace and Earrings
My daughter had two wonderful teachers this year and I wanted to do something really special for them. A couple of the parents are going to get them some beautiful bracelets from Kay Jewelers but my daughter was really looking forward to helping me make their necklace and earrings. She also informed me that buying … Continue reading
Tasty Tuesday – Homemade Butter in a Jar
I have had churned butter before and it is amazing, there is nothing like fresh butter. I can say it never even crossed my mind to make it without a churn. I honestly just decided to Google “Homemade Butter” and discovered I could make butter in a Mason Jar – all I needed was Heavy … Continue reading