What are some inexpensive Valentine gift ideas for her, for him, and for kids? Have you ever been one of those girls that said you didn’t want a Valentine’s Day gift and your significant other actually listened to you!?! I never have because the simple fact is, I like gifts and I don’t think that’s a bad… Continue reading Inexpensive Valentine Gift Ideas — All under $20!
Month: January 2013
I Heart Matching Games – Guest Post
We are so excited for today’s post! Katie from Live Craft Eat is here to guest post and she has such a cute Valentine’s Day activity and decoration to share. I know you’ll love it! Katie Heap is a full time mom and part time blogger at Live Craft Eat. She blogs about crafts, yummy food and much… Continue reading I Heart Matching Games – Guest Post
How to Cut an Apple and Keep Cut Apples From Turning Brown
What is a fast easy way to cut an apple for my kids to eat? What are some ways keep cut apples from turning brown? One of the snacks we featured on our post about easy snack ideas for moms was an apple. It’s not something really new I know. I really love eating apples but… Continue reading How to Cut an Apple and Keep Cut Apples From Turning Brown
How to Make Homemade Bathtub Crayons
About a year ago, I was introduced to bathtub crayons. I was very intrigued by the concept that kids could play with crayons for the bath. Little Bear went through a stage in his life where he hated baths. Luckily, some fun bath toys quickly remedied that problem, but I wish I had known about… Continue reading How to Make Homemade Bathtub Crayons
Winter Preschool Activity: Bleach Snowfall Craft
Two years ago I knit some washcloths and we still use them regularly. We also bleach them regularly and what used to be green is now a weird yellowish color. This doesn’t bother me at all because I know my washcloths are clean even though they look funny. However, Little Bear recently asked me about… Continue reading Winter Preschool Activity: Bleach Snowfall Craft
How to Start Tot School
What is tot school and/or tot trays and where do I start? Last week I posted about my very first time doing tot school for Smiley Man! I’ve had a few people ask some questions, so I wanted to give you some great websites that explain the basics of tot school and that give you lots of… Continue reading How to Start Tot School
Baby Preschool Pack – The Perfect Gift for Families Expecting a Baby
Where can I find a baby themed preschool pack? My sister just had a brand new baby which is always a very exciting thing! She also has a boy and girl (twins) the same age as Little Bear and they already love their new baby sister. I remember when I was in the hospital after… Continue reading Baby Preschool Pack – The Perfect Gift for Families Expecting a Baby
Snow Play Dough Mats
Play dough is always a fun activity for my boys. They both love the feel of it and all the fun things they can make with it. This winter I wanted to make some snow play dough for Little Bear and Smiley Man. (Play dough recipe and directions to make snow play dough included in… Continue reading Snow Play Dough Mats
Missionary and College Student Cookbook: Easy and Simple Recipes
Where can I find a cookbook with fast, easy, and cheap recipes for my missionary or college student? This year for Christmas, I gave gifts to two brothers who will be going on LDS missions in the next few months! Man, the change in the age for missionaries has really increased the number of missionaries.… Continue reading Missionary and College Student Cookbook: Easy and Simple Recipes
Winter Tot School Activities
Well, Smiley Man has officially stopped taking a morning nap. I do preschool in the morning and I have discovered pretty quickly that Smiley Man doesn’t sit quietly to the side and play happily while I am teaching preschool. I didn’t think he would, but I didn’t have a plan for him either. After a… Continue reading Winter Tot School Activities