We had rain all day, and the girls needed to burn off some energy. So we tied some ribbon onto some canning lids, cranked up some Latin music, and had a DANCING fiesta in our living room!! Woo hoo!! Both of the girls had so much fun!!! Weeeeeeeeee!!! You know I can’t resist an excuse […]
Mini Paper Doll Travel Set
July 13, 2010 by
This was a late night crafting project, but it started when I was thinking of ways to keep Emily occupied while waiting at a restaurant or doctor’s office. These mini paper dolls are perfect because they fit in my purse, and I cannot wait to give them to her the next time we’re stuck waiting […]
Dear Tooth Fairy (and a Giveaway!)
July 12, 2010 by
There has been much tooth fairy excitement in this household today! This morning, Emily lost her first tooth!! Think she was a little excited? To celebrate, she wrote a short note to the tooth fairy during Clara’s nap time. Dear Tooth Fairy, Here is my 1st tooth! No cavities!!! Please bring 2 cans of tuna fish. <3, […]
Watermelon Wrapping Paper
July 10, 2010 by
We have some special packages to mail out to friends, and I thought it would be fun to dress them up a bit. Emily had so much fun making this watermelon wrapping paper!! With just a bit of grown-up help, toddlers can have a go at this one too! We used a potato to make […]
Funny Friday — Have some free laughs!
July 9, 2010 by
Here are some videos that always make me smile! Be sure to check back this weekend — more frugal goodness!!
DIY: Summer Party Invites
July 8, 2010 by
After the girls were in bed, I sat down with some color coding labels (one of my fave art supplies, since they are sooooo frugal) and drew up some cute watermelons! They are so EASY to do: Cut pink color coding labels in half. Use a fine tipped green marker to draw the rind. Add […]
Solar-Powered Lunch!
July 7, 2010 by
We had a scorcher of an afternoon today — prime conditions to make our own solar oven! We recycled a pizza box and a clear plastic lid from a disposable cake pan. Add a little aluminum foil, and voilá… a super eco-friendly and frugal solar oven!! We even made our own sun tea, just to […]
Painted Orange Slices
July 5, 2010 by
The girls loved painting these cute orange slices, and they were so simple to make! Just cut a paper plate in half, and use some masking tape to mark off the segments of the orange. Invite the kiddos over to paint!! Emily will take any excuse to paint, plus her favorite color is orange, so […]
Sunday Snapshot — Home again, home again!!
July 4, 2010 by
Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday!!
Quick Craft — Tie Dyed Sunshine Ornaments
July 3, 2010 by
You won’t believe how quick, easy and frugal this project is!! For a crafty fun time, fold a coffee filter in half 3 times, and cut the outer edge as shown. Open up the coffee filter to make a sun, and invite the kiddos over to paint with yellow, orange, and pink/red water colors on […]
Awww Yeah… Adventures in Cow Milking!
July 1, 2010 by
We got up at the butt-crack of dawn to see a milking at The Fournier Farm, owned by Earl and Sue Fournier — it was so much fun!! Here I’m taking a few minutes to get familiar with the cow. I asked Earl to pair me up with a nice one, preferably one that wouldn’t […]
