Every year we try and make some type of Christmas ornament as gifts for the grandparents. A few years ago we made these adorable salt dough footprint Olaf ornaments.
Michael loves playing games; board, card, and video games and us parents don't mind it as well. We actually were starting to have a Family Game Night at least once a week during the school year. So since we love to play games, I'm always looking for new exciting games and tend to gravitate towards the Disney ones. I decided that I would share the Disney games we have and those we think would be fun to have.
I had originally purchased all the supplies to make these for Michael's first year in preschool which was two years ago. With all the things happening in my personal life, these amazing gifts fell by the way side. Since last year was Michael's last year at his preschool, I knew I had to get the gifts done for both sets of teachers. Here's how we made them.
I know that most of our kids are probably already out on Summer break, but here in Northern Virginia we have the rest of the week before break starts. Yep, that means that I'm working on my end of the year "thank you" gifts. Here's how I made these adorable pencil vases for Michael's teachers last year. Perfect for those
Handmade Sunflowers or even real flowers.
I'm always looking for fun ways to make gifts for teachers or family members. Last year we made these handmade sunflowers for Michael's teachers during Teacher's Appreciation week. You could make these for pretty much anything and is such a great keepsake. Here's how I made the flowers (look for a post about how to make the vases soon).
Never heard of a Bunny Hop? Neither had I two years ago when it was first introduced to me at Michael's preschool. Since I had no idea what to do for a Bunny Hop, the first year all I had was the filled eggs required. At that first hop is when I learned that it's basically the Easter version of a trunk-or-treat. So, last year I was ready. Here's how I decorated for the Bunny Hop.
With the weather slowly starting to turn to Spring, I thought I would share with you some of the outdoor toys that Michael has played with in the past and some he still plays with. Ever since Michael started walking, he's been loving playing in the backyard with all the awesome toys that he's received as gifts or items that I've been able to purchase via consignment sales. Outside play is a must so why not invest in some good toys that will last for several years.
Plus a giveaway of Sarah Young's Jesus Today: Devotions For Kids!
I had planned to actually write a post about this several months ago, but life got the best of me. Back in September I had decided that since it was a new school year that I wanted to start doing some family devotionals. At Michael's preschool he is getting chapel weekly where he learns about God and all the different stories in the Bible, but I wanted to start something at home for all of us to participate in.
It's only been within the past year that Michael has really gotten into actually wanting to sit down and play board games with us. I love that he's finally taken an interest in them, just we don't have many that are age appropriate for him. I've come up with a list of games (some we do have and play often) that I feel that any 4 year old would love to get as a gift.
Since last year everyone was impressed with my
Toy Story trunk-or-treat theme, I had to up my game when it came to this year's trunk-or-treat at Michael's school. I knew that whatever I did, it wasn't going to work with my trunk. My brother was awesome enough and let me borrow his SUV. I knew that the theme had to be Peanuts. Here's how Jon and I pulled it off:
Welcome to a new series that I will try to be doing on a weekly basis. My husband and I came up with this series idea over dinner while we were on vacation at Myrtle Beach. So, expect to have some posts written by the Handy Hubby aka Jon as well.
With the season finally changing to Fall and the leaves slowly falling from the trees, how about making this simple piece of art with your kids.
Today was Michael's first day of his second year at Little Blessing Preschool here in Leesburg, VA. He did a fantastic job and had a great first day!
School is starting soon or has already started for lots of kids. Michael has two weeks before he goes back for his second year of pre-k. Even though we get hand-me-downs from my nephew, Jasper, for Michael, I wanted to get a few new outfits to start school out right.
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If you're like me, you probably have your kid's school art work just piled up laying around your house just trying to figure out what to do with it. You don't want to throw it away because it's your child's masterpiece, but it's also taking up a space. So, what do you do then?
This week is Teacher Appreciation week and today was bring in a sweet treat for your teacher. When I was at Walmart last night buying the candy, there were several other kids getting candy for their teachers.
I'm always looking for some fun and fairly cheap ways to decorate the house. What's better than decorating your house with the things that your little ones have made?
This past weekend we took Michael to see The Berenstain Bears On Stage that was being performed at
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre & Children's Theatre in Frederick, MD. Being someone who grew up loving The Berenstain Bears, I was rather excited to see this show. We were not disappointed!
Even though we brought our portable DVD player and tons of Disney movies with us, I wanted to make sure that when Michael was awake he was preoccupied. I ran across this idea on Pinterest on how to help with the long trip.
