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The Cure From The Dreaded “I’m BORED!!” Thank You Target!
Sometimes doesn’t it feel like summer vacation won’t ever END!??!!? Like when will the kids finally go back to SCHOOL!!?!?! Now, that really is a double-edged sword right there. I remember when my baby Zachary graduated from school and moved into his first apartment. That empty nest hit me HARD. I walked into Target intent on doing my shopping when I saw the Back To School sale had started. OHMYYYYYYYYGOSH!!! I totally broke down. We are talking THE UGLY CRY!! I was a solid mess. IN. THE. MIDDLE. OF. WALMART. Let’s just say more than a few heads turned that day. I rushed out of the store, sat in my…
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How To Help Your Children Master Handwriting and Letter Formation
Despite the fact that we live in a digital age, the art of helping children master handwriting is still a necessary skill. For example, many application forms and even job applications still require handwritten letters. It’s a skill that remains essential even in the modern world. Of course, there are also plenty of opportunities when being able to type is essential. That’s why the best early learning centers place equal emphasis on mastering handwriting and computer skills. It’s essential that your children master handwriting and keyboard skills. In addition, they need to be able to format a letter properly. The format is the same regardless of whether they are using…
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Roleplay Ideas That Teach Your Child About The World
Nothing is more crucial to a child’s development than play. As it is commonly said: Play is child’s work. Children learn about the world through play and toys and ‘dressing-up’ and role-play is an essential part of this exercise. When children don a superhero costume, or pretend to be a doctor or teacher, they are using their knowledge of that subject coupled with their imagination – and that can never be a bad thing. In pretending to be someone else, they are learning the ways of that world or person or profession. Here are some roleplay ideas to encourage your child – depending on their interests and personalities – that…
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Did You KNOW Ripley’s Had Children’s BOOKS?!??!
First, did you know that the Ripley Believe It or Not had children’s books that I love has more than just the Believe It Or Not titles?? I had NO IDEA!! From picture books to adventure books. You can check out the titles on Amazon. Ripley Believe It or Not books Since I am in full on Christmas mode already I want to share with you four titles that would be GREAT for gift giving. I am and always have been a firm believer that books are always under the Christmas tree. I take full credit for the fact that my daughter Selena is a veracious (look at me with…
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Don’t Be Alarmed!!
I don’t be alarmed, but MY CRAFT room is clean and organized. I EVEN sorted my vinyls!! WHAT?!!? Yup, yup. I also realized I have more vinyl than Michael’s Craft Store does. Oh-Oh! I guess I’ll have to make more t-shirts! Please LORD do not let Alice grow out of funny, cute, glittery t-shirts anytime soon!! PLEASE! I’ve also added Resin pouring to my list of things I always wanted to try and never did. Here is what I have learned. Ummmm bubbles are NOT easy to get rid of!! Stir too fast. BUBBLES. Pour too fast. BUBBLES. LOOK at the resin as it dries. BUBBLES. So I will be…
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May 3rd Photo-A-Day C
C is for Connie. Except I hate taking my picture! My nose always looks like it’s 10 times to big for my face. C for candy. Except that I really have too much candy around and well, it would make you guys so hungry! C for coffee. That would have been wayyyyy to easy because where I am there is coffee. Instead I picked cotton. Not like cotton clothing, although there is nothing better than a vintage, soft cotton t-shirt. Not cotton balls which I seem to go through a ton of every month. But I chose cotton tufts also known as cotton boll! The kind you decorate with. There…
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Day 18 Photo-A-Day Something I made
Day 18 of my very own personal Photo-A-Day challenge. For the month of March I am posting pictures from inside my HUGE craft-room. This is helping me get motivated to blog more often and share what an amazing space I have been blessed with. I’m enjoying sharing my treasures with you and I’m seriously thinking of continuing into April. I will share pictures of the inside of the rest of the house. Whaddya think? Then May the outside of the house? June could be the town of Sandpoint? This might just work! Yes, these pictures show you what a hoarder, collector and wack-a-doddle I am. Now in my defense my…
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10 Craft Projects to Keep You Busy This Summer!
The beginning of summer is always the best. When you’re fresh out, summer vacation feels like the best thing to ever happen. You think you could never get sick of all the freedom. But then those long, slow, lazy days creep up, and soon enough, you’re bored out of your mind. Alice and I NEED craft projects! If you’ve run out of ways to stay entertained this summer, that’s where these fun and easy crafts come into play! Not only are these crafts a simple and active way to spend your day, but they also yield beautiful results. Grab your partners-in-craft, an ice-cold lemonade, and your craft supplies and get…