I know I shared this a couple of years ago, but I just had to share this again for anyone that may have missed it! I LoVe this homemade potpourri! It is super easy to make and will smell up your entire home for the holidays! Try it out and let me know what youContinue reading “Homemade Christmas Potpourri”
Category Archives: Holiday
Christmas Card Chaos
Tis’ the season for trying to capture that PeRfEcT photo for the annual Christmas card! You know the one I’m referring to that gives the illusion that your kids never fight, don’t play in the mud, and wear matching outfits daily. First there is the decision over whether to go to a portrait studio, hire a photographer andContinue reading “Christmas Card Chaos”
I am Thankful Project
With my son in Kindergarten, I’ve been planning more projects that incorporate some writing and of course some messy art! With all the academics that need to get covered in the short school day kids don’t often get the chance to get down and dirty with paint anymore. This simple Indian Corn project kept myContinue reading “I am Thankful Project”
Fall Handprint Crafts
I couldn’t let a season pass by without sharing my handprint and footprint ideas from this year and years past. As my kids get older I am finding it harder to come up with projects that can fit both their hands and feet on one page so I’ve been letting them each do their ownContinue reading “Fall Handprint Crafts”
How I am avoiding a stressful Christmas this year…
I know…it is only September…but I already have half of my Christmas shopping DONE! The motive for starting so early? I’m tired of stressing out during the holidays! The reason I’m starting so early has to do with money. If I began now, I could spread the cost of gifts over the course of several months, instead ofContinue reading “How I am avoiding a stressful Christmas this year…”
Honoring Teachers, Nurses, and Mothers!
It just occurred to me that this week we are celebrating three of my favorite professions…NuRsEs, TeAcHeRs, and MotHeRs! Having been a first grade teacher for the 8 years prior to having my children I know how teaching can sometimes seem like a thankless job. There are MaNy parents who go out of their way to letContinue reading “Honoring Teachers, Nurses, and Mothers!”
Italian Knots with an Easter Twist
Every Christmas and Easter my Grandmother would make batches and batches of her Italian Knots. They have always been my favorite cookie and I am so glad that she taught be how to make them. This year I am adding a twist to the traditional knot cookie and shaping the dough into the shape ofContinue reading “Italian Knots with an Easter Twist”
St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Art
I’m at it again! Here are some pictures of the art that I created using my kid’s handprints and some finger-painting! Click the links below to see handprint ideas for Christmas,Valentine’s Day, and Patriotic Holidays! Christmas Handprint Memories Valentine’s Day Handprint Crafts Handprint American Flag Have fun MaKinG MeMoRiEs! ~Robyn (Jersey Girl)
Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids (With Printable Treat Cards!)
Each year I try and think of a cute way to send out my kid’s VaLenTiNe TrEaTs at school. This year I found two cute ideas on Pinterest and then added my own touch! Our school has a no candy policy so we used individual packs of Teddy Grahams and Goldfish. Click here to download the cardsContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids (With Printable Treat Cards!)”
Valentine’s Day Handprint Crafts
Maybe it’s the first grade teacher in me, or maybe it is just simply the Mommy in me trying to bottle every minute of my kids being LiTtLe, but I am hooked on handprint crafts! When my son was born I made about 20 handprint turkeys for Thanksgiving and sent them out to family andContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Handprint Crafts”
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