Category Archives: Kid Stuff

My First Pinterest Project

It’s been about four months since I first joined Pinterest and boy has it changed my life for the BeTtEr!  The ideas just keep coming and I can’t get enough of them!  The first project that I tried from Pinterest was this simple fingerpaint technique shared by . Use blue painters tape to spell your child’s nameContinue reading “My First Pinterest Project”

{When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Memories}

Don’t you hate the 24-hour bug?   Especially when it falls on a really important day, like ChRiStmAs!  Well, that was the case with my husband this past Christmas.  I felt so bad for him because I know how much he enjoys spending time with family, as well as being with our kids on Christmas morning to seeContinue reading “{When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Memories}”

Conversation Etiquette For Kids {& Adults Too!}

I’m not exactly sure where I picked this up.  {Thinking it may have been in James Dobson’s book “Bringing Up Girls”.}  Anyway, I love it and wanted to share it with you. Teaching children conversation EtiQueTte, can be analogous to playing “catch”.  In order for this game to be fun and to continue both players need toContinue reading “Conversation Etiquette For Kids {& Adults Too!}”

{Create Your Own Art Gallery}

Personal art galleries are popular these days.  If you are wanting to create your own art gallery here are some ideas to get you started: Include pictures of places you have been to or places you wish to go to someday. These are pictures I have taken of architecture in my town. Include artwork ofContinue reading “{Create Your Own Art Gallery}”

Cloth Diapers Rock!

Why? 1-Because they save money. 2-Because they keep the earth clean. 3-Because you can reuse them for multiple kids. 4-Because if you get the “one size” they can be worn from birth to 3+years! 5-Because they are cute and now come in adorable colors! 6-Because if you take good care of your diapers you couldContinue reading “Cloth Diapers Rock!”

St. Nicholas Day

Four years ago when my son was a baby, I started a TrAdItIoN that families around the world have been doing for ages.  December 6th is the celebration of St. Nicholas Day.  St. Nicholas was known for his GeNeRoSiTy to those in need and his love for children. In many European countries, on December 5th,Continue reading “St. Nicholas Day”

{Mexican Jumping Beans!!}

A few months ago my husband had a business trip and picked these guys up at one of the AiPpOrT sHoPs.  When he held them out to my girls and they began to “JuMp” my first response was, “What’s the catch?”   Turns out there is no catch.  They actually do “jump”, as there is aContinue reading “{Mexican Jumping Beans!!}”

Chalk It Up!

Maybe it’s the teacher in me, but I LOVE oLd-FaShiOn ChaLkbOarDs!   And the cool thing is they are in VoGuE!  So if you have some wall space and you’re not quite sure what to do with it, consider hanging a chalkboard.   You can find chalkboards in stores such as Marshalls or Hobby Lobby or in catalogs suchContinue reading “Chalk It Up!”

“Cookies & Cream” Ice Cream Balls

Want a SuPeR EaSy & FuN little dessert?  I call these “CoOkiEs aNd CrEaM” IcE CrEaM BaLLs:  {Ingredients} OREO CoOkiEs (I use the ones with chocolate centers, but you can use whatever you like.) VaNilla IcE CrEaM {Steps} Place OREO Cookies in a gallon size zip-lock bag and break them apart with a rolling pin. Continue reading ““Cookies & Cream” Ice Cream Balls”