tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74281749646913646522024-03-13T19:44:23.744-07:00Mommy's Share...mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-39963077928914969592011-10-16T17:28:00.000-07:002011-10-16T17:33:21.537-07:00Bow-tiful Bow Holder<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I am getting ready to move to a new house. Which is often times a very<span style="font-size: large;"><strong> BIG</strong></span> pain. One thing I do enjoy about moving is the opportunity to really organize and clean out. The house we are moving to has 3.5 bathrooms! Which for us is a huge upgrade. We are used to sharing one bathroom between the six of us. As excited as I am, you can imagine my disappointment when I realized two bathrooms didn't have any drawers in the vanity area. CRAZY!? Yes, I agree. I had to figure out a way to store the girls' hair bows. I have seen and tried several different "bow holders" over the years. They were either too flimsy or not large enough. So what did I do, you ask?! I made my own. <br />
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I took this old calendar holder that has been sitting in my garage for probably six years now...<br />
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I took the back of it off since it was no longer going to be needed. Then I spray painted it. I chose brown so that it would match the same color scheme as the girls' shower curtain.<br />
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After it was dry and several weeks later (because I am a slacker) I added some wire mesh to the back. I did wire mesh, because it was free. We already had it in the garage. I have seen this done with chicken coop fencing, also.<br />
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The only other tools you will need is a pair of wire cutters and a stapler with staples. (I love that power stapler!) You cut the wire mesh to fit the length of your frame. Then staple it on the backside of the board. It was super simple. <br />
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After it was complete I stuck all of our bows on there. We have quite the collection--but I guess that's to be expected with two little girls. <br />
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I'm looking forward to hanging this in their new bathroom.</div>
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<br />mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-85007656901236768432011-09-22T16:20:00.000-07:002011-10-16T17:32:07.248-07:00Halloween Candelabra<div align="center">
The other day my good friend and I were exploring a home decor store, when we came upon a darling Halloween Candelabra. I was instantly in love with it and probably would have bought it until I realized it was over $60. I let the idea of having one go until the other night. I decided to google 'How To Make A Halloween Candelabra'. Instantly a <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/09/guest-project-diy-halloween-candelabra.html">blog</a> popped up with a really cool idea of how to make one. I thought to myself it can't be that hard and headed out to our local thrift store. </div>
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I bought this chandelier for $8.00<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655329607019013346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5NwZlyamRu21rqjB15Qcevw3pURBMVNeFrD32WMPZtY_55dXxRb3N5lSD2XgDq5fd7zEGASaAJSPY7iu03jKPe29q9JbynH5UQ-AkDoRPUF0hwj_os91I7ZXR53Im6Gz_S5n4FLEgXME/s400/001.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" />This old lamp for $5.00<br />
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Then I searched the dress-up box for old broken beads.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOjJP8qXtsU6wP7KrcWvJs3Ysw3DyNqtTiSJiTgxJHVFkw-hdzWi2zee6T5rSJ9wtsX7LdCpWASf6mce8rsD60usfd3zgWLg3gAjNAXSbZUaBtB74SPN-_8-k8roSkGizKYPkcrgS9ByT/s1600/004.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655328373543467234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOjJP8qXtsU6wP7KrcWvJs3Ysw3DyNqtTiSJiTgxJHVFkw-hdzWi2zee6T5rSJ9wtsX7LdCpWASf6mce8rsD60usfd3zgWLg3gAjNAXSbZUaBtB74SPN-_8-k8roSkGizKYPkcrgS9ByT/s400/004.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Put my lamp and my chandelier together.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAgp8gQ5kOtM4MZwtSKMbGpca7v-XtpNK9Ct15u9W_N4yxrBcIsWuAI2YEjwdygJVcgejtnrBS4H5igw4nVEHcGN1Nkf0KMeV2o8lPN2MfFvsMeo1Uk8J946peerS-V1UHPtnbTY8CgoI/s1600/003.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655328371436068818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAgp8gQ5kOtM4MZwtSKMbGpca7v-XtpNK9Ct15u9W_N4yxrBcIsWuAI2YEjwdygJVcgejtnrBS4H5igw4nVEHcGN1Nkf0KMeV2o8lPN2MfFvsMeo1Uk8J946peerS-V1UHPtnbTY8CgoI/s400/003.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>I spent $2.00 on black spray paint at Lowe's. Then I spray painted everything!!<br />
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And it only cost me $24.00 including the candles.</div>
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</div>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-92105937885580914152011-05-18T19:14:00.000-07:002011-10-16T17:32:33.606-07:00School Days Autograph Book<div align="center">
Yes, it's happened. I have turned into my Father. And spending money for something that is just going to get thrown away in a couple years has become, well, difficult. When they sent home the note that Year Books were $15.00, I choked. Okay not really. I did throw the note away, though. Then as the end of the year approached, I felt terrible. I didn't want to be known as "The Mother Who Didn't Buy Her Kids A Yearbook". And I didn't want my kids to feel any less important. Sure, yearbooks are fun to look at once or twice, but they usually end up in the trash. Most of mine did anyway. I thought about it and decided, the best part of yearbooks is signing each others. I decided even though I couldn't justify the $30 in Yearbook fees--I would still make Yearbook signing day fun. (While I still can--cause I know this wont suffice them forever.)</div>
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Using blank index cards, my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cricut</span>, decorative paper, a hole punch, and book rings I created these autograph books. Maybe it's still not as cool as seeing every one's picture, but it sure beats having to use a sheet of copy paper for your autograph page! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j3yc5igy9yLfbp6ceFg4al7i9i2Jbu7E5RnSLcCbDZGdHGhIDqPbNBuI188dy3O0uRpSYRCQE9Ev4EWUK9CNf7n5Ge7xNXreJxDTu7hfx9J-7UOZsYoVIcX_6PPI8ESRtXn8v4qnIrKk/s1600/001.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608245317879655090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j3yc5igy9yLfbp6ceFg4al7i9i2Jbu7E5RnSLcCbDZGdHGhIDqPbNBuI188dy3O0uRpSYRCQE9Ev4EWUK9CNf7n5Ge7xNXreJxDTu7hfx9J-7UOZsYoVIcX_6PPI8ESRtXn8v4qnIrKk/s400/001.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608245307734828914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUBrwhCzf1qrh75U-xB057xUXJx9K4IyIs9VUR2gmC__hwJHD2HGlcrWPwPa5fLDi8-ln2z4C0aVccKbkRD08Rdmt7EaB3yJTRZxhXF0utGvREnh0MFtZRUUmPP7jqb-sEAIsukja82y6/s400/004.JPG" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />Disclaimer: I have nothing against our school's year book <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">committee</span>. Or Yearbook's in general. I think we have a wonderful elementary school and a wonderful, hard working PTA. Thanks for a great year!! :]</div>
</div>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-22358075107181800772011-05-05T12:12:00.000-07:002011-10-16T17:32:49.907-07:00~It's Time To Appreciate Our Teacher's~<div style="text-align: center;">
The first week of May is that time of year that we appreciate our teacher's. </div>
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At our school they wanted us to show our love for our teachers all week long. They had ideas like a service project, favorite treat, a list of things we like about our teacher, bring their favorite school supplies, etc. So I have 4 different ideas I wanted to share with you. Thank goodness tomorrow the kids are just making a card/picture for their teacher:)</div>
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What better act of kindness than brightening some one's day with flowers!</div>
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We purchased these at our local market for $5, stuck a fun printable that I found over at <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip To My Lou</a> onto a skewer with ribbon and it made a cute gift for their teachers on Monday!!</div>
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I have always wanted to make these. I have seen them for quite some time and just never had a reason to make them. Well <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/">Our Best Bites</a> posted some cute Mother's Day printables along with a Teacher one and I knew this would be perfect for the kids to take.</div>
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I got can's with pop top lids, cut the bottoms off with my can opener and washed/dried them out. Next we filled them with their teacher's favorite treats and than stuff tissue paper down inside before hot gluing the lid back on. This helps prevent any glue from sticking to the candy if it drips:) Than decorate and attach the label!! Very quick, easy and FUN gift!!</div>
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"10 Things I Like About _____!"</div>
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The kids were funny trying to come up with things to write. Dalton wanted to write things like "She meets us in the morning, than we sit down" - basically his whole day - lol. </div>
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I thought it would be fun to give them a cute little note pad along with a pencil. They were only a dollar at Walmart and we had these cute pencils in a pack Ellie had. I saw this idea to stick a flower (which I doubled) through the eraser with a corsage pin (which I have tons from doing flower balls) and than cut off the end with a pair of wire cutters.</div>
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The idea was to make lots of pencils with flowers and put it in a vase like a flower arrangement:) I may have to try that next year!!</div>
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This last idea I have been wanting to do for months and almost did it for Christmas but kept it tucked away till now. I got the idea over at <a href="http://www.eighteen25.blogspot.com/">Eighteen25</a> from those talented ladies. </div>
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I found a bead container at Micheal's for $1, got all the fun coordinating school supplies at Walmart and than added extra goodies that looked cute with it!</div>
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I then traced the top, cute out paper, added ribbon underneath and any other embellishments that went with it!:) I cut out their names with my Silhouette and glued them on last.</div>
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These were my favorite and I loved how they turned out. </div>
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I hope these help give you some ideas for your teacher's or even mother's this week. Head over to those websites for other GREAT ideas!!!!:)</div>
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♥A HUGE Thank You to ALL our Teacher's out there!!♥</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-46419972011346197852011-04-11T19:20:00.000-07:002011-10-16T17:33:08.808-07:00{Countdown to Easter}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to get this posted before I head out of town for our Spring Break:) I found the idea somewhere out there in Blog world and thought it would be great for our family this Easter. </div>
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It is a quick, easy and fun countdown that you can start this week with your kids...</div>
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Supplies:</div>
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-egg carton</div>
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-plastic eggs</div>
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-treats --I used Hershey Kisses and Cadbury Eggs...mmm!</div>
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-Easter grass</div>
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-number stickers, rub-ons, or vinyl (which I cut out with my Silhouette)</div>
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-12 different Easter activities</div>
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I tried to focus on some Spiritual things for FHE and on Sunday. If you have any questions just send me a message!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-3768660485330462962011-03-28T17:24:00.000-07:002011-03-28T17:36:03.272-07:00Easter Decorating Ideas<div align="center">I love holiday decorating. Here are just some fun and easy Easter ideas:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMwP-d8sOU6vJ8i98kiJjmhqpAve92XPwsIP8fy_ln-VGelP2LO0Dzj48zkXj6sK8oSZQYpgY21tILB4ScvPW6Y4yCzyyrSMdibpa_4mo_j-M3dZInufafn4QBDPCIFwrQmRtN4qD21h9/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589292291230797298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMwP-d8sOU6vJ8i98kiJjmhqpAve92XPwsIP8fy_ln-VGelP2LO0Dzj48zkXj6sK8oSZQYpgY21tILB4ScvPW6Y4yCzyyrSMdibpa_4mo_j-M3dZInufafn4QBDPCIFwrQmRtN4qD21h9/s400/003.JPG" /></a> I can't take credit for this one. I got it off of this really cool <a href="http://landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com/2011/03/easter-subway-art.html">blog</a>! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2VpFQT4YIp9f7f6kHrPygVs25Dc9tPV0d1V5rLzIg4iCpW30wUIDeEvtNJvVu3gdy_IYYJQg31iffTkGVOi9npGYaL9Hq45uYgacjMeIqhGRlX8N9XYFmiO4zv-XG52pMQ7M7I3LNI3-/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589291997355337298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2VpFQT4YIp9f7f6kHrPygVs25Dc9tPV0d1V5rLzIg4iCpW30wUIDeEvtNJvVu3gdy_IYYJQg31iffTkGVOi9npGYaL9Hq45uYgacjMeIqhGRlX8N9XYFmiO4zv-XG52pMQ7M7I3LNI3-/s400/009.JPG" /></a> Tile with vinyl sayings, pictures, etc... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFo-JBzTF6LjCFLI5JrUUoybOQiwQT2yo445ygag0U7Tp_SRu4HvnotesgW4FhjHJF-1xquG3Z9cP7WMAGpNuNJ4tX1SdpUNzgLyBN0LzUAExQ3oJhrmkvzVcTOj6aFYpS9B41KJAGi24O/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589291994358891906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFo-JBzTF6LjCFLI5JrUUoybOQiwQT2yo445ygag0U7Tp_SRu4HvnotesgW4FhjHJF-1xquG3Z9cP7WMAGpNuNJ4tX1SdpUNzgLyBN0LzUAExQ3oJhrmkvzVcTOj6aFYpS9B41KJAGi24O/s400/008.JPG" /></a> This is just plastic Easter Eggs in a glass vase. I liked the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">iridescent</span> look. I tied a cute ribbon around it for a little embellishing. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQB_McT1a2wQ0HgKM254reQQSdLSDMP4w7OA1L01jtiGNkUu-nt4WwrWYFprz1eEoONrNi2hPVUWozXJfbGCInTjgfotIqtrNwYXB51tSlxMdSwf16y_xRjM0TX6AEUlHjksTTitOt8KL/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589291988271900386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQB_McT1a2wQ0HgKM254reQQSdLSDMP4w7OA1L01jtiGNkUu-nt4WwrWYFprz1eEoONrNi2hPVUWozXJfbGCInTjgfotIqtrNwYXB51tSlxMdSwf16y_xRjM0TX6AEUlHjksTTitOt8KL/s400/007.JPG" /></a> Wooden Egg door hanging. Seriously this was like $7.00. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eRr7WEU6jeEIWBJFzqGoMD9erdMY8m2qANeN8ushULMPQdKUZGKBLYzdDvHX3-FeyZzkBKX0rWh3vtONK0mNWQA9HXL2jnHKGPoygwRq5S2qTDPKrHdvvuDwjyzdNWhonMUux28g_f20/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589291979804531826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eRr7WEU6jeEIWBJFzqGoMD9erdMY8m2qANeN8ushULMPQdKUZGKBLYzdDvHX3-FeyZzkBKX0rWh3vtONK0mNWQA9HXL2jnHKGPoygwRq5S2qTDPKrHdvvuDwjyzdNWhonMUux28g_f20/s400/006.JPG" /></a> I found this cute little Easter Bunny at a craft fair. I think it looks fun next to my Easter Blocks. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2sxl2pQfAxAH4uOd7JueWNpEUqGypAVCG_PosbY0ficVesYcToEBrnAQ38vSfuPBb4DWvQWIPByJSnpBtp7BgAbdQl0pda0nqFXUDXkq0e9HpuYjG8nhUGMsp7znFyV4WQ3GRt0-ei_Y/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589291975651943410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2sxl2pQfAxAH4uOd7JueWNpEUqGypAVCG_PosbY0ficVesYcToEBrnAQ38vSfuPBb4DWvQWIPByJSnpBtp7BgAbdQl0pda0nqFXUDXkq0e9HpuYjG8nhUGMsp7znFyV4WQ3GRt0-ei_Y/s400/004.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-67888167038485125212011-03-27T17:06:00.000-07:002011-03-27T17:20:59.741-07:00Subway Art & Blocks<div align="center">I love spending time making crafts, but with four little ones, it's easier said then done. However, I have been trying to get a little more crafty lately. </div><br /><div align="center">Shannon posted about her new love for Subway Art. It instantly caught my eye and I decided to create subway art would be just as fun. I have dabbled a little here and there. The first one I did was for St. Patty's Day. Then I made one for a friend of a friend who is having a baby boy.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNYzBIgIrhj91LR0Z-fjipb3oncGzyVxnoREJHa13iIWiQyZ7o2Ntzzyf-FBU2xkL-NJIdANSZzw2TAetJDECh34YjOM2lYgmk8-5RoKQqYHlgxBaEKzHopugNzb_jigQorh_oYQkQ9ID/s1600/babyboy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588917136689167250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNYzBIgIrhj91LR0Z-fjipb3oncGzyVxnoREJHa13iIWiQyZ7o2Ntzzyf-FBU2xkL-NJIdANSZzw2TAetJDECh34YjOM2lYgmk8-5RoKQqYHlgxBaEKzHopugNzb_jigQorh_oYQkQ9ID/s400/babyboy.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNQ0rMQqxtikEKzisWQ5YPc5uTgqcl1GJOCFEzNd0Bb2QOd-wYBcm9urrK0Jo1qZkSFhhkPfdUSOCj5OMQpS0zbrk-P-SunpYBJ58tFO9Z16hMQUZ6dgb5qQ3bKb3nyPnwFN_VhmWRgjR/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588916188021938802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNQ0rMQqxtikEKzisWQ5YPc5uTgqcl1GJOCFEzNd0Bb2QOd-wYBcm9urrK0Jo1qZkSFhhkPfdUSOCj5OMQpS0zbrk-P-SunpYBJ58tFO9Z16hMQUZ6dgb5qQ3bKb3nyPnwFN_VhmWRgjR/s400/001.JPG" /></a>I love making blocks with names, seasons, holidays, etc... I helped my friend make a set earlier this month. Then I created a set for Easter. They turned out way cute. I can't wait to decorate this month. <br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588916185910449218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1BTZBXk2VCVR9sppd4syWMzcfR9cvQRVxmYAM5DlnaPrbvz47TBeJlqQ_jXg4ji1MVnvpFRTO0C23vaTFnH87huRBiInnrfWlhEbP2no-OabwLtuQLjveGA6vWyRE-CYXVqzjVDzspYO/s400/001.JPG" /> <br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588916177602680034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu73KfyCKYTK99jPBRV4G91-IZolKKv8mDvKfpWLAl_DglkRytJ9QooIyrH3bAmL9b5c6OMGhI3v3W5C8Bje8I3s-N4SlM5L0rifvgcZe-O09SwcQWbg-asZizm9t1OHXY4LbkbU87Nq_5/s400/003.JPG" />Hope this sparks some creativity for everyone!</div></div></div></div><br /><p align="center">Celeste</p>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-90866537493341934862011-03-24T13:12:00.000-07:002011-03-24T13:12:09.808-07:00{BaBy PrOdUcTs WoRtH ShArInG}<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My baby is going to be turning one in little over a month - sigh! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So bittersweet:)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">There is quite a gap between him and his older siblings. When we became pregnant it was a huge surprise. We had gotten rid of almost everything and it was fun to be able to shop around for baby stuff again. I found some great baby products that were never around years ago when I had the twins. I thought it would be fun to share them with you today - in no particular order. My sister and I had babies a few months apart so some of them are her picks. Maybe you have heard or seen most of them. Please let me know if you have any others that are worth sharing or your opinion on these products!!:)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">To start off I found all but one of these products over at <a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>. That is one of my favorite websites! Whenever I need anything I look there first - just not baby stuff either. Another great site is <a href="http://diapers.com/">Diapers.com</a>, they have tons of baby things at great prices too. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">But at Amazon they have a deal were if you sign up for <em>Amazon Mom's</em> you get 15% off your purchase and than an additional 15% off if you have stuff like diapers and wipes shipped every month through their Ship & Save program. My sister and I get cases of diapers for around $23 and wipes for $14. It makes them cheaper than Costco even:) You also get enrolled in Amazon Prime free for 3 months so your stuff is shipped in 2 days for free!! Than each month that you order $25 or more you get another month of Prime for free up to a year. Kinda sounds confusing but it's so worth your money:)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6aY_sdAo7PEOVNSSg0dwZthXwrR_Q-eVV-BPiZ2MyRvA-p2Ja82EFsUMi-22F02AukD2mB3Cu-VZeOtKH2pIDvzvo-D1vkn9AYTBwuz6ejCk4WdHqV5Z7w4FdmtL7cU8IHEZEoZ6qndmZ/s1600/41lMh81otCL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6aY_sdAo7PEOVNSSg0dwZthXwrR_Q-eVV-BPiZ2MyRvA-p2Ja82EFsUMi-22F02AukD2mB3Cu-VZeOtKH2pIDvzvo-D1vkn9AYTBwuz6ejCk4WdHqV5Z7w4FdmtL7cU8IHEZEoZ6qndmZ/s400/41lMh81otCL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Aden and Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets & Sleep Sacks</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My cousin Jen received these as a gift a few years ago for her twin girls. So when I became pregnant she highly recommended them to me. They are so soft, stretchable and breathable. Doug and I learned how to swaddle the twins in the NICU but I could never find big enough blankets. These are GREAT for doing the swaddle technique. I like how thin and soft they are. The blankets are still Logans favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The sleep sack below is also from Aden and Anais. It's 4 layers of muslin that keeps your baby warm during the winter months. I love Logan's and I like that I don't have to worry about blankets during the night. It's also VERY roomy. My sister and I just bought one that is a single layer that I can't wait to use this summer. We purchased them from <a href="http://babysteals.com/">Babysteals.com</a> - another FAVORITE website I check daily. They have another one called <a href="http://kidsteals.com/">Kidsteals.com</a> that I have found lots of fun things from too! Both are deal a day websites with stuff up to 75% off sometimes:)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuJ8Au_sMlv7BdJ596mOyz2YAhq6O2zMXcpMExI8YotFKOI0ioqZte3rz9-q0a1LNIJZHj4jgWKoCDf-INL-zjXNwDtyY5Lp4L2oez0r1v4lnVaqOXvRAAyBhzwhQ6u0bndwZ1aRleD3Y/s1600/41Hj3R8BmCL__AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuJ8Au_sMlv7BdJ596mOyz2YAhq6O2zMXcpMExI8YotFKOI0ioqZte3rz9-q0a1LNIJZHj4jgWKoCDf-INL-zjXNwDtyY5Lp4L2oez0r1v4lnVaqOXvRAAyBhzwhQ6u0bndwZ1aRleD3Y/s400/41Hj3R8BmCL__AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">There are lots of other sleep sacks on the market and one other favorite of mine was the Halo Sleepsack brand. I got a fleece one that I really liked during the really cold winter months. I also purchased it for a GREAT deal from babysteals.com.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItu3IaoABUncS9sn9OAnZh2mp5sDop95Uvn70JbUF5TiC2vQbsktMrJjk-8lpd7gSj0uNcpYl2AZwLFUU2pYCNaQQr3P5tT36Nd5ZIuPNbPYaUbZGaNZe_72A5py6Bhfm53Q0Kh2YK4vL/s1600/41EjlhxKopL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItu3IaoABUncS9sn9OAnZh2mp5sDop95Uvn70JbUF5TiC2vQbsktMrJjk-8lpd7gSj0uNcpYl2AZwLFUU2pYCNaQQr3P5tT36Nd5ZIuPNbPYaUbZGaNZe_72A5py6Bhfm53Q0Kh2YK4vL/s400/41EjlhxKopL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Bumbo's</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, I know Bumbo's have been around for awhile but I never had one with the twins. So I was excited to try one out with this baby. I LOVED it - and so did he!! Logan like to be up where we were and looking around at everything:) I used ours as a high chair for him when he first started eating as well. I highly recommend getting one of these - WITH the tray, I think it helps them sit up better!!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HEruyZpRw6tcvLTJNVgqxSsAi8t5BOsnS4Hf2Vfs0Ua0pDM21neYPGSDZkLBDxRdS_j2gNadtvWYUg5Ivu8KZBUwvA_d_ACGGk5QKvmwgDT7d3mvtjsopW_p35Au35W7HCjXV4QeMEtk/s1600/41L59k3INRL__AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HEruyZpRw6tcvLTJNVgqxSsAi8t5BOsnS4Hf2Vfs0Ua0pDM21neYPGSDZkLBDxRdS_j2gNadtvWYUg5Ivu8KZBUwvA_d_ACGGk5QKvmwgDT7d3mvtjsopW_p35Au35W7HCjXV4QeMEtk/s400/41L59k3INRL__AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Baby Bjorn Carrier</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The Baby Bjorn carrier is such a wonderful thing to have. I had received another brand with my other kids and never liked it, so I never used a carrier with them. But after my SIL Jesica said how much she loved hers I started researching it. It's rated one of the best out there. So I purchased one and fell in love with it. It came in handy going on walks with the kids, shopping or just toting him around getting things done when he was fussy. It was easy to get on without any help and very comfortable to wear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1IUrtHmZUsvBlepYs3qaK7TbDlwaxFG3QHJOceDCEkq4MlIG_yWeUEJ_kRrEtk5ZnaBjj_n-0I60TFgI_c28ueJ8hFUurm5VufFKS2MWsW4O2pt4G0wq5xaQ-RkAL9xlyZ-GQ6oIArDU/s1600/41HXaxz8suL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1IUrtHmZUsvBlepYs3qaK7TbDlwaxFG3QHJOceDCEkq4MlIG_yWeUEJ_kRrEtk5ZnaBjj_n-0I60TFgI_c28ueJ8hFUurm5VufFKS2MWsW4O2pt4G0wq5xaQ-RkAL9xlyZ-GQ6oIArDU/s400/41HXaxz8suL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>JJ Cole Diaper Caddy</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This may be something that isn't really necessary but I sure liked mine. It's a diaper/wipe caddy from JJ Cole. I found mine at Diapers.com for a wonderful deal too. I liked how nice it looked sitting out in my living room and it kept everything together.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmInu2S37zc6Sh66Ti2uS8ld_PBH8TrSj929gGLGSYbWawL745EmKxOu0IPTVP1d33FYJacexr7hf2M5yKoSGYaZU4k3pDAnMg3G0rMgkYIyb8obfU98EsaKEorxjm_vG_tegTlK8-Wlza/s400/41-pxp1Y0-L__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Woombie's</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I really should have put this one up on top. It's by far my absolute FAVORITE thing I found. When searching around for ideas on how to get Logan to sleep I came across this fun little thing. The Woombie worked miracles the first night we used it:) Baby's are used to sleeping tightly wrapped, it's what they are used to in the womb. That's why we swaddled him. But as he got bigger and moved around at night he would always work his arms out, waking himself up from the jerking motions of his arms. The Woombie keeps them snug and tight inside a stretchable, breathable "cacoon" while they sleep. Their website says it works wonders for babies with colic as well. I wish I had these for my twins!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFslB_oLisdJ8J9LmND-WZsWXOxn1l9-QnzPmftl1mYPO6i0IpYCZu9djdX3UKQ893JGuLb8ITTRv526wyp1LeBXxeDIgHnEORAZy6TI8Plyh2eqUYkOIaxwdiwPXJcj-VJHTBHFgY-OE/s1600/41U7lK%252Bd8KL__AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFslB_oLisdJ8J9LmND-WZsWXOxn1l9-QnzPmftl1mYPO6i0IpYCZu9djdX3UKQ893JGuLb8ITTRv526wyp1LeBXxeDIgHnEORAZy6TI8Plyh2eqUYkOIaxwdiwPXJcj-VJHTBHFgY-OE/s400/41U7lK%252Bd8KL__AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Dr. Brown's Bottles</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I nursed Logan from the beginning so I never have used bottles. With my first babies I nursed Ellie and bottle fed Dalton. He loved Advent bottles. They never had Dr. Brown back then. My niece Payslee bottle feeds and LOVES these!! My sister says they help with gassy tummy's and are recommended for colicky babies. She switched to Advent for awhile and Payslee got an upset belly and spit up more. So this is Mel's pick for a great bottle!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEge3tWEgJ6QSTpFKyza9s8sw9aYp1eX8EiXkgzu9C8EbSFeoKD8ClKd3zcM0oRD4qq8ctzWYp7KndJUSdmTKes53aXQQBU_tKnQbdvFPiDS659_lqmSyY_wmpDG_KS_wpoFcaJP969vDG/s1600/41wrslfqoWL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEge3tWEgJ6QSTpFKyza9s8sw9aYp1eX8EiXkgzu9C8EbSFeoKD8ClKd3zcM0oRD4qq8ctzWYp7KndJUSdmTKes53aXQQBU_tKnQbdvFPiDS659_lqmSyY_wmpDG_KS_wpoFcaJP969vDG/s400/41wrslfqoWL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Logan got used to sleeping in his bouncer while I got ready each morning. He would fall asleep to the sound of my hair dryer. Even after he got bigger and started napping in his crib (in our room) I admit it would run long after I was done just so he would sleep longer. It helped to drown out the noises of everyone in the house. Well my blow dryer started to wear out and I started looking for other white noises. You can download Apps from Itunes that have similar noises but I wanted a CD. I found this one on Amazon that was highly recommemded. It's been wonderful to have for bedtime and naptime. The disc is 75 continuous minutes of white noise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqy1isV90OoRFRlvrTe2aZykDRIPwV0HFU2t5qEFL04kaGrTlIjLRA8ASpl1VKOnOT-avT0RuRBSggZaOiysFtScUTRXNmXjfKO-vlF2Uof7brhM-2K5Yky6kx15hePiVVMO6cDqjXTegm/s1600/51k-FchchEL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqy1isV90OoRFRlvrTe2aZykDRIPwV0HFU2t5qEFL04kaGrTlIjLRA8ASpl1VKOnOT-avT0RuRBSggZaOiysFtScUTRXNmXjfKO-vlF2Uof7brhM-2K5Yky6kx15hePiVVMO6cDqjXTegm/s400/51k-FchchEL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Bumkins Bibs</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought my sister was crazy for buying these bibs because they are so pricey. You can buy cheap 5 pack bibs at any store for the price of just one of the Bumpkins bibs. Well after trying out hers and loving it I caved and bought me just one. I absolutely love them and would definitely spend my money on them. I have three now and not one has stains on it. I have had them for 3-4 months. I bought another local chain store brand and within a week they were stained and yucky. Bumpkins bibs wipe off/wash nice, stay on tight and are a great product!! Totally worth spending the extra money to have them last.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5vVYVonG4CqfaQ6bNd4P5zFSFWZXBILoy8sOfClGwkYfTtLU704GIlvikMX-0N2GXYUW8m3f1i-lzlHRBmRsIF9CQymtPDSAoipFRteOFRPDJw-CYkbb1BrZSldI2GZ09b2b1YLeJZsl/s1600/51xZeEXTtkL__SL500_AA300_PIbundle-6%252CTopRight%252C0%252C0_AA300_SH20_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5vVYVonG4CqfaQ6bNd4P5zFSFWZXBILoy8sOfClGwkYfTtLU704GIlvikMX-0N2GXYUW8m3f1i-lzlHRBmRsIF9CQymtPDSAoipFRteOFRPDJw-CYkbb1BrZSldI2GZ09b2b1YLeJZsl/s400/51xZeEXTtkL__SL500_AA300_PIbundle-6%252CTopRight%252C0%252C0_AA300_SH20_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Baby Mum-Mum</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hated those yucky, messy cookies we used to give the babies when they were teething and learning to eat:(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mom recommended these to me when Logan got old enought to start chewing. He LOVES them!! They dissolve just like the puffs and are not messy at all. I like that they are big and will last so I can get dinner ready;)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJY9PpBlRiNW-h9tqLvl0mk6gZoLJ4e_ceSpJCpUOdS2URiJZndCoxjYdEai1nIjwbV4J9xuehFoMb2h8bkub_RVX0BW8Yj3kIKER6uD63j9GUgJN9hy-MfHRFOKPdzwQ58Bt18ikLrdH/s1600/419qfeMByoL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJY9PpBlRiNW-h9tqLvl0mk6gZoLJ4e_ceSpJCpUOdS2URiJZndCoxjYdEai1nIjwbV4J9xuehFoMb2h8bkub_RVX0BW8Yj3kIKER6uD63j9GUgJN9hy-MfHRFOKPdzwQ58Bt18ikLrdH/s400/419qfeMByoL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nuby Mesh Feeders</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So I will admit I always thought these things were weird. But this time around I thought I would give them a try with Logan. I don't like banana in them - ugh a huge mess and horrible to clean out of the mesh. But everyting else is great. They work wonders on soothing him while he's teething too!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNz6Mtf_WNZysBfWvq9Ee17vhwzEWcrPI3CVFwCongyeMbcl_wDETkZusLnFuCu38WTsPN85nOcLKkc58zzEfqdDz5l7ZUnlHnQ_Hzp0I1LYNLfeJ9poe-e5MYtN7yK-l-A3FdspaqAZPH/s1600/il_570xN_212839586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNz6Mtf_WNZysBfWvq9Ee17vhwzEWcrPI3CVFwCongyeMbcl_wDETkZusLnFuCu38WTsPN85nOcLKkc58zzEfqdDz5l7ZUnlHnQ_Hzp0I1LYNLfeJ9poe-e5MYtN7yK-l-A3FdspaqAZPH/s200/il_570xN_212839586.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyytX8uaRo7Cfw_txX82hDhbYgAGJna5jTlQJSTxhxKnIUxZmpoweZmFFvnkd0O4iny2QjZ7xfRBy1cFO4vO7AQBIU3EjyNMlR5Tu2dARg4wAJJDl_-3F7-fEEhnnwzSERmVbfIxHzIOeq/s1600/il_570xN_206900449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyytX8uaRo7Cfw_txX82hDhbYgAGJna5jTlQJSTxhxKnIUxZmpoweZmFFvnkd0O4iny2QjZ7xfRBy1cFO4vO7AQBIU3EjyNMlR5Tu2dARg4wAJJDl_-3F7-fEEhnnwzSERmVbfIxHzIOeq/s200/il_570xN_206900449.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Cloth Diaper Burp Cloths</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least these wonderful burp cloths. I found them searching on Etsy one day. After buying 3 for around $15 my mom realized she could make me more. So we bought a 10 count package of cloth diapers and material. They turned out so cute and I recieved 3x's as many for around $15. She has started making them for my sister and as baby shower gifts. I like how big and obsorbent they are. Logan gets all silly when he plays with his. They are turning into his lovey's:)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you find some of these products useful and fun like we did!! Please let me know if you have any questions:)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-60455936982597154212011-01-25T12:32:00.000-08:002011-01-25T12:32:18.798-08:00LOVE this!!I LOVE all the subway art I have been finding out there in Blog World! Today I came across this VERY cute one over at <a href="http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-valentines-day-subway-art.html">Craftily Ever After</a>. Go check it out!!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjlH5M02ZrufK_Z7HES1VvHa2YdG9EDgRVfmfZte3euG8aRvkvlVloSMRuniyWPf0b6aCgj9vDe9LN54CnLRHGPKmwuq_c4jP9mmJJtRMqxlK63hZelhgDE6olVgmDwDgw0I-u1t2fks1/s1600/free+Valentine+Subway+Art+printable+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjlH5M02ZrufK_Z7HES1VvHa2YdG9EDgRVfmfZte3euG8aRvkvlVloSMRuniyWPf0b6aCgj9vDe9LN54CnLRHGPKmwuq_c4jP9mmJJtRMqxlK63hZelhgDE6olVgmDwDgw0I-u1t2fks1/s400/free+Valentine+Subway+Art+printable+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-67756652416134626612011-01-21T11:53:00.000-08:002011-01-21T11:57:05.716-08:00It's Freebie Friday!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTd1u9T-IuaKASFPvgxIwG_yP03G21wlngofasW2b39a7bY-9Q1UH-CAsPbZOyoGfQBHmalHpv8ZUZX8gOzTvOG3_l-UWC_rJKnXB8nMTklsQ-_QqDkyGXTMXNjWxWD4OoEi0LGzgBNw/s1600/roberts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564730457472261410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTd1u9T-IuaKASFPvgxIwG_yP03G21wlngofasW2b39a7bY-9Q1UH-CAsPbZOyoGfQBHmalHpv8ZUZX8gOzTvOG3_l-UWC_rJKnXB8nMTklsQ-_QqDkyGXTMXNjWxWD4OoEi0LGzgBNw/s400/roberts.jpg" /></a> Robert's Crafts always does awesome giveaways!! Check out this giveaway on their <a href="http://blog.robertscrafts.com/">blog</a>!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-1257920111912507502010-11-17T12:36:00.000-08:002010-11-17T12:36:55.207-08:00The ELF on the Shelf!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRp9cm56k0kS0RgLUBuHNICJFP0DvPgtuqaFc0el2cl67TFv3mdnB5JCYJ7FDU4jIIqRe7B0tXesurv1JguLyxhTTfoouwS8GbH7keobGX1KL9_72kwgtiGBiifww41dEg8PelUO0TKR5/s1600/img5m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRp9cm56k0kS0RgLUBuHNICJFP0DvPgtuqaFc0el2cl67TFv3mdnB5JCYJ7FDU4jIIqRe7B0tXesurv1JguLyxhTTfoouwS8GbH7keobGX1KL9_72kwgtiGBiifww41dEg8PelUO0TKR5/s400/img5m.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A friend of mine just told me about this book and I am excited to be getting mine in the mail next week!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can find it </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XR6MBQ/ref=s9_simh_gw_p21_d1_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0YC1V1N8XW6M2JCG68N3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or </span><a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/elf-book/?pkey=dchristmas-books"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is it about? --</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"This clever holiday book uses playful rhymes and an entertaining story to remind kids that Santa is watching who’s naughty and nice. The accompanying elf keeps an eye on children by day, reports to the North Pole after bedtime and returns to a different location in the home, creating a fun hide-and-seek game each morning."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the parent reviews said it helped their kids behave better this time of year...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well that sold me!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now I am crossing my fingers that it works;)</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-84051331506928264722010-11-10T12:18:00.000-08:002010-11-10T12:20:39.625-08:00○YuMmY pLaY-DoUgH○<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJ1iG6-bOFabSf0pUxexdu6BK8SavWQo-otaDUgWaSar1wQQkLF3Nk_DR8YqnSiWh7cGp8EC7M1hD9W9QrpFPWk7bHUVDGdI1-bD9ryo_IQWK5PhXezVX8sP9_qjdfkFlNIr0PwEf-7RK/s1600/Fall+2+%252710+566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJ1iG6-bOFabSf0pUxexdu6BK8SavWQo-otaDUgWaSar1wQQkLF3Nk_DR8YqnSiWh7cGp8EC7M1hD9W9QrpFPWk7bHUVDGdI1-bD9ryo_IQWK5PhXezVX8sP9_qjdfkFlNIr0PwEf-7RK/s400/Fall+2+%252710+566.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Pumpkin Spice Playdough</strong>:</span></u><br />
2 cups water<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">orange food coloring (or combine yellow and red)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 TBSP vegetable oil</div>1 cup salt<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">4 tsp. cream of tartar</div>3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice<br />
2 cups flour<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Combine all ingredients in large pan on stove. Over medium heat, stir until most of the lumps disappear and it thickens up to a dough-like consistency. Put on countertop and knead like bread dough. Store in a air-tight container.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Playdough:</span></u></strong></div>Mix together:<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 1/4 cup flour</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1/2 cup cocoa</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1/2 cup salt</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 tsp. cream of tartar</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Make sure you combine these ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed together. Then add 1 1/2 T. cooking oil and 1 cup boiling water. Mix and knead until you have a nice smooth ball of dough.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xTp1QUTU3JLMzUXAE11kfeMPhX2QephbAoWCQJ2FVP49EgEBKi3Q5EdSXoSTqJ3UGSRrgQ_siSL3MnQysHZfT9SQ6yyDDi4IuE4ov2fTSxKj3qIJKH-tAEYJkNSEiNkR2nzXstlsQD06/s1600/Fall+2+%252710+568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xTp1QUTU3JLMzUXAE11kfeMPhX2QephbAoWCQJ2FVP49EgEBKi3Q5EdSXoSTqJ3UGSRrgQ_siSL3MnQysHZfT9SQ6yyDDi4IuE4ov2fTSxKj3qIJKH-tAEYJkNSEiNkR2nzXstlsQD06/s400/Fall+2+%252710+568.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IhGTsjQXXEgk8ZuOdByhixyOt07k_ymn_uXVl8ooQ-z1YigfELQPu3ZDuB_PtjN9CL-Yyv-WryUEzrSb9Qvp6H-0Kr3qhGds66hPi0sjRvuY_YR0wO6soV7RjrL-xwlJD5ca6JgdAoGa/s1600/Fall+2+%252710+567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IhGTsjQXXEgk8ZuOdByhixyOt07k_ymn_uXVl8ooQ-z1YigfELQPu3ZDuB_PtjN9CL-Yyv-WryUEzrSb9Qvp6H-0Kr3qhGds66hPi0sjRvuY_YR0wO6soV7RjrL-xwlJD5ca6JgdAoGa/s400/Fall+2+%252710+567.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-37345720559771650002010-11-05T18:47:00.000-07:002010-11-05T18:49:28.130-07:00Roberts Give Away!!Robert's Arts & Crafts is having a <a href="http://blog.robertscrafts.com/2010/11/freebie-friday-nov-5-2010.html?showComment=1289007936576_AIe9_BG7iXSwDmA8HWjbgrhul0h_lDivVyt8oXsZC82LPLH8w5gyGUOWoyXGU4_GxwKzS31WgD1owsvgN8Zhopd7OaySr8wMtCoRPix9eJhWbpF7zBXieHj2JBKLkOJ-29VnHsxld7Lnr5pY5VrAh2-fLfmfECp-GgQsYqc5akgcwRtopFv8EBwRQSf6w4MFbys72sui9E47I7wRVPJtBxjL-cE-zL5vMtGt79kXhW0FNbqjOYTY7EE4YG-U5QCd0HSqQnYvILSlE9Pg-HNE2atj0YpOqmYAyFXU-2zhZ-7vvlgojrWDv62y4qfUCFGWwF7E-8Vu2IsTfEAq_4PbNxTkeIhVHEVZvHtCe1-f2Y23VqEGu5mFuKft4_d3r08oahNU1BAG1gjZ5SyZtd0HTgmN0gF2RxCTJExdwG4wX1v-wsu9cfu-WdIiTVwE4Rpdmkl3cqsBp_WwciurqMynATjeMXMug7_IFZ0abQ8eSHCl-jqx1MnSNSrJbUZ23Ni0MF55xSbFZJeJiv3II9Y-E48VUiHn9wTOOIwVSOMBxshOra0M1zQhJMJLkSQdxNj3xFhT3Fmj2KoxQokIVOvzhbJNdCV-0TBbTjF98B0-KJmXdnzifA04ZJvTIUVq5oQuGNzEuqixd18DwbgcwSjciK3tUm4AmPxXDXLg_-24fbCngSlg-iW3-xsrkfcvpzWAwKRP5AygjdZM#c2914527775553876752">FREEBIE FRIDAY</a> giveaway! Check it out!! There is a cricut cartridge involved!! Check it out, and enter to win!! :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-20624396476702820822010-10-25T14:30:00.000-07:002010-10-25T14:37:32.017-07:00HAVE YOU SEEN THESE??<div align="center">I have never heard of a Tooth Fairy Pillow before, until today. A friend of mine got one for her little girl. She said go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">www.etsy.com</a>, and type in Tooth Fairy Pillows. There are tons to choose from!! Such a cute idea. From what I understand, you put the tooth inside the pillow pocket, then the Tooth Fairy leaves treats inside! BRILLIANCE! I swear, whenever my kids finally start to loose some teeth, I am getting some!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCoXnqGlW4YfuuhiuC83fyedrK6j8R-JYRwvVyv_26zIhsCcYcVrhVBJbRgibgvjamDNCL0FrLDVv9A7IYHgMmS49ZLbMzyDAb69ql7qeh4-3EF3Np6sCWeRJ4VKpvUimQkl6C0yahmrl/s1600/toothpillows.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532099723650594290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCoXnqGlW4YfuuhiuC83fyedrK6j8R-JYRwvVyv_26zIhsCcYcVrhVBJbRgibgvjamDNCL0FrLDVv9A7IYHgMmS49ZLbMzyDAb69ql7qeh4-3EF3Np6sCWeRJ4VKpvUimQkl6C0yahmrl/s400/toothpillows.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Click </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59416190/red-and-green-monster-tooth-fairy-pillow?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=tooth+fairy+pillows&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title"><span style="font-size:78%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> for information regarding the above pillow.</span></div>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-83583666960986901022010-10-10T19:38:00.000-07:002010-10-10T19:59:04.504-07:00HaLlOwEeN Preschool Movies<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526615528741201346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDcv2kpVHU4ttaKG7QhzCml0SgSe_K482kNdlEd9V4Tp3ApLQVVB1ua04PUACEfTUVEdCOCIhukd25M1Ddrf-mBbJ83vv5v7qkMUcxV_Tk9izH-JtpaqFTi78O_g8yX5LdQEO_RoNd-aI/s400/2010-10-10.jpg" />My Preschool age children LOVE these movies!! (My older children do, too. But Shhh! They would probably be mad if I told.) It really gets us in the Halloween spirit around here, when we watch these. We even pop popcorn, and put them in festive Halloween cupcake wrappers.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526616745634667490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGS_1yOobl0tNvtciQdVhS9rH6cHMNg7HHAmVRn6KcWGtQYF7CzWlXcv4MVI4zyYb1zBbvexFDEVYYpcdBlAbSdTxbhbfRWl7sh4vwNNu5M7Kx7G_j8uoaeibrUAcH3VxJzppfabe9A2P1/s400/002.JPG" /></div>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-65726064197968477702010-10-10T19:04:00.000-07:002010-10-10T19:09:57.314-07:00Halloween Forest Centerpiece<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmL1M_XrVPs0eZc8KOhsM_-owVNXWyWUJ0HGkDeQzpb0hG3vDfb_3d0F6PQc-GyIvX3dWwsI_EOH9HUAgFCuaXE9B5WBwj6IMfjhBkoIr7CSpNwgBoPH5dao5sD8iwZ3vRxp2kfK7Qn2z/s1600/ss_101434696.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526603826791023922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmL1M_XrVPs0eZc8KOhsM_-owVNXWyWUJ0HGkDeQzpb0hG3vDfb_3d0F6PQc-GyIvX3dWwsI_EOH9HUAgFCuaXE9B5WBwj6IMfjhBkoIr7CSpNwgBoPH5dao5sD8iwZ3vRxp2kfK7Qn2z/s400/ss_101434696.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> Doesn't this look like fun?!<br /></span><div></div><br />Directions:<br />Black licorice, threaded with wire and shaped to make a forest of spindly trees, makes this creative non edible Halloween table topper. Snip off the ends of six pieces of black licorice and push heavy-gauge wire through the holes of each piece. Holding the pieces together in the middle, bend the ends to form a tree trunk. Bend the opposite ends to form gnarled tree branches and wrap black wire around the center of the pieces to hold it all together. Repeat for each tree. Place each tree atop a chocolate-frosted graham cracker, add a candy-corn fence, and arrange mini artificial pumpkins under the trees to complete the landscape.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Thanks for the idea, Parents.com.</span>mommyscansharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372284842973235534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-12133880964814416242010-10-08T09:34:00.000-07:002010-10-08T09:34:57.864-07:00~Picky Sticky~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_oQjVZzCJswt_1nJ80xOJ_jR40UyAxansrynYM0PuQ2NV_Ad-mCVa3tymb6NDwm2iMZ24mLBDQt9Dj92r2OqLPwEcANsV3hQ_V53RlCstQwm0GpcqVorpwhyblK8bRzhzEehpypAhEMH/s1600/Fall+'10+304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_oQjVZzCJswt_1nJ80xOJ_jR40UyAxansrynYM0PuQ2NV_Ad-mCVa3tymb6NDwm2iMZ24mLBDQt9Dj92r2OqLPwEcANsV3hQ_V53RlCstQwm0GpcqVorpwhyblK8bRzhzEehpypAhEMH/s640/Fall+'10+304.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I snatched these up from babyhalfoff.com right after the little man turned 4 months old. Man I wish I could have found them sooner. But they still are GREAT and fun to use. Just peel, stick to a onsie and snap some pictures:) When your done just take off and I plan to stick them in his scrapbook along with the photos. These are great for a shower gift or if you are expecting!! They also have milestone ones...i.e. I can sit, I crawl etc. These are the boy ones and I bought my adorable niece Baby P some girlie ones. They also carry generic:) Check out their website for all the info <a href="http://www.pickysticky.com/">PICKY STICKY</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrC_MpKCUjDwC1nBr-2bHtmBYjpJxKp4WyA-aFUPzRf7tpdBZ7JQ4h8irE-9tGj6kBL-Qm2TU-l8dPJ0w8yaackzoF7htFx9CEfIJ-69He5IKzvs4_UKGBHGVqDg2LcLY9al0asnYqPj9L/s1600/Fall+'10+286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrC_MpKCUjDwC1nBr-2bHtmBYjpJxKp4WyA-aFUPzRf7tpdBZ7JQ4h8irE-9tGj6kBL-Qm2TU-l8dPJ0w8yaackzoF7htFx9CEfIJ-69He5IKzvs4_UKGBHGVqDg2LcLY9al0asnYqPj9L/s320/Fall+'10+286.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My handsome little man is 5 months old - YEAH!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-55309244700112820092010-08-24T20:33:00.000-07:002010-08-24T20:34:34.572-07:00Servin' Up Some Ice Cream...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUsa2aU-al6bc9IjhHjzxFj-tySOhjbfF0khN4cXAAvKGFmQYzFe1KWw2Q4jI4p4DfkpnDZpO2jW9RV2W8ahLXn6-uc0B81mwhZd2nTJtXObKGOEzjhpw8PDWE02q3c6oXYYgdrbWkv4j/s1600/37746_448612912036_194810092036_6713700_3879137_s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="359" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUsa2aU-al6bc9IjhHjzxFj-tySOhjbfF0khN4cXAAvKGFmQYzFe1KWw2Q4jI4p4DfkpnDZpO2jW9RV2W8ahLXn6-uc0B81mwhZd2nTJtXObKGOEzjhpw8PDWE02q3c6oXYYgdrbWkv4j/s400/37746_448612912036_194810092036_6713700_3879137_s.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel bad I don't remember where I got the idea from and the picture that I stole isn't all that great but I LOVE this!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a Cupcake Baking Party for my daughter's 6th birthday. I not only thought this was great to go along with the theme but I plan on using it at all our parties from now on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hate trying to dish out ice cream amongst the chaos at the party so when I found this I thought it was a genious idea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take cupcake liners, fill them with scoops of ice cream and place on cookie sheet BEFORE the party starts and stick back in the freezer. Pop them out of the freezer and let everyone take their flavor from the tray. Perfect portion, no mess and no chaos!!:)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-76896428005268788272010-07-05T17:08:00.000-07:002010-07-05T17:18:37.266-07:004th of July Prizes!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_79E8Yvds4oY/TDJ0jVCKsPI/AAAAAAAACxI/0PioFWckssE/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490579046008533234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_79E8Yvds4oY/TDJ0jVCKsPI/AAAAAAAACxI/0PioFWckssE/s400/017.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_79E8Yvds4oY/TDJ0iljie-I/AAAAAAAACxA/Sn4vaMrU82s/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490579033263602658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_79E8Yvds4oY/TDJ0iljie-I/AAAAAAAACxA/Sn4vaMrU82s/s400/018.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_79E8Yvds4oY/TDJ0hwqZhcI/AAAAAAAACw4/bOpraAmqGtE/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490579019065296322" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_79E8Yvds4oY/TDJ0hwqZhcI/AAAAAAAACw4/bOpraAmqGtE/s400/019.JPG" /></a></div></div><br />I just happened to be out shopping for our family BBQ when I ran across some fun things. I ended up making these cute little prize boxes for the kids for the 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Th</span>. Each little box, and the stuff inside cost me $3.80 to fill. The shaker thingy is actually a pen, but it was so fun to wave at the parade. It also came in handy for them to color with during the boring spots. The glow sticks were way fun during fireworks. Then of course the sparklers & pop its were a blast! They really didn't need the candy, especially after the parade, but it was fun anyway! Then they took the boxes to the parade for picking up candy there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-80148156023412672482010-06-29T09:32:00.000-07:002010-06-29T09:35:25.763-07:00--yummy SUMMERTIME treats--<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CRt4tCgqNG7fidakuuZQO-BJ6RahNmhBJgBOastruQfSJFZRszz0wcVqiukcQ89qNW0VgOXGwJjmCF6eEUSaiPxLODeWlsFTlC06sldp-zDsQyhfzrxhRN8Z2sedcyZNsZoqDBwuppYe/s1600/Summer+1+%2710+363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CRt4tCgqNG7fidakuuZQO-BJ6RahNmhBJgBOastruQfSJFZRszz0wcVqiukcQ89qNW0VgOXGwJjmCF6eEUSaiPxLODeWlsFTlC06sldp-zDsQyhfzrxhRN8Z2sedcyZNsZoqDBwuppYe/s400/Summer+1+%2710+363.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have seen this idea on numerous blogs so we thought we would give it a try...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All you need is a melon - cantaloupe, honeydew or a watermelon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and a package of Jello.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Examples --</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Raspberry, Cherry or Strawberry for the cantaloupe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lime for the honeydew</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">or we are going to do Watermelon flavor for the watermelon;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cut in half and scoop out the middles to whatever thickness you want.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Place upside down to on paper towel to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make jello according to the Jello Jigglers recipe and pour into fruit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We placed ours in a bowl to make it stand flat because our cantaloupe wasn't that round on the bottom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Put in fridge till Jello is set up, cut and enjoy!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_dTJzST2yeUfm4kqnvdYCy-SDDCOnhjD20ajRL81svNfmJRHP2qopC3GW0uXM5cHlDUxmTPmwqFdQELx6bcg3lKyb9QVZh1ooNVgWkv2CfYMSI7Cip3KOa-UiDX_L8eR9cZcLFY7bPFV/s1600/Summer+1+%2710+368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_dTJzST2yeUfm4kqnvdYCy-SDDCOnhjD20ajRL81svNfmJRHP2qopC3GW0uXM5cHlDUxmTPmwqFdQELx6bcg3lKyb9QVZh1ooNVgWkv2CfYMSI7Cip3KOa-UiDX_L8eR9cZcLFY7bPFV/s400/Summer+1+%2710+368.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14mEtBnrYKUE3kln4dZLj_-n06GdQ1ZLM0RNAbufwOyuLzH_j5TkK5zQKh9a8evP-lEOh3rB9uoIn79_2pUlweG-ZwWF7OxXvHfKKN_2KsJMcAKo9rrQElpD4wdWIERa6CTJeAgAx85lQ/s1600/Summer+1+%2710+375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14mEtBnrYKUE3kln4dZLj_-n06GdQ1ZLM0RNAbufwOyuLzH_j5TkK5zQKh9a8evP-lEOh3rB9uoIn79_2pUlweG-ZwWF7OxXvHfKKN_2KsJMcAKo9rrQElpD4wdWIERa6CTJeAgAx85lQ/s400/Summer+1+%2710+375.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kids thought it was so fun and YUMMY!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another FUN and refreshing treat this summer is homemade SLUSHIES --</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this recipe over at <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/06/make-your-own-slushie.html">The Idea Room</a>!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4AzL0LG18__6n3D1OGjeVaQp2KHmCBM7o9PfXY01WF-V50zK6CRmFFBk9lWQr0fz1O2rQ90gP1ZNlSJwA2_tycdoGGfPT8X6CfyFMmwKiBeCh7E4dMvtWTFWxnV-SLu-7FsUoh8TxR7D/s1600/Summer+1+%2710+018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4AzL0LG18__6n3D1OGjeVaQp2KHmCBM7o9PfXY01WF-V50zK6CRmFFBk9lWQr0fz1O2rQ90gP1ZNlSJwA2_tycdoGGfPT8X6CfyFMmwKiBeCh7E4dMvtWTFWxnV-SLu-7FsUoh8TxR7D/s400/Summer+1+%2710+018.jpg" width="267" /></a></div>You need: Large resealable plastic bag, small resealable plastic bag, rock salt, ice and a drink.For a drink you can use orange juice, lemonade or Kool aid. We used Root Beer -- mmmm!!<br />
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Place the ice (about 2 cups) in the large bag.<br />
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Add rock salt ( about 1/3 cup) to the ice.<br />
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Pour the juice in small bag a seal tightly. Put the small bag into the larger bag and seal the large bag.<br />
Now shake the bags until the juice turns into a slushie. Gloves helped because it's SOOO COLD! And I suggest making it outside...our counter was covered in salt;)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_gndA0mVY57qK5_Qj79FMw7hDkqOPNtq66v4QiiCEVYodvjaZXOFKjqT48ApAbaQvmvCW7Q1Z8nt6sJyjCBnaQoB-9cPxVZ0PEjksATqWkR_HfqQsD0OvR7jrWN5n4FEOTdQj2HGANKM/s1600/Summer+1+%2710+020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_gndA0mVY57qK5_Qj79FMw7hDkqOPNtq66v4QiiCEVYodvjaZXOFKjqT48ApAbaQvmvCW7Q1Z8nt6sJyjCBnaQoB-9cPxVZ0PEjksATqWkR_HfqQsD0OvR7jrWN5n4FEOTdQj2HGANKM/s400/Summer+1+%2710+020.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy with a spoon or a straw!!</div><br />
Another GREAT recipe is ICE CREAM in a bag (which we are going to try up camping)!!<br />
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ICE CREAM IN A BAG --<br />
2 TB sugar<br />
1 cup half and half<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/2 cup salt (The bigger the granules, the better. <br />
Kosher or rock salt works best, but table salt is fine.)<br />
Ice cubes (enough to fill each gallon-size bag about half full)<br />
1 pint-size ziplock bag<br />
1 gallon-size ziplock bag<br />
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1. Combine the sugar, half and half, and vanilla extract in the pint-size bag and seal it tightly.<br />
2. Place the salt and ice in the gallon-size bag, then place the sealed smaller bag inside as well. Seal the larger bag. Now shake the bags until the mixture hardens (about 5 minutes). Feel the small bag to determine when it's done.<br />
3. Take the smaller bag out of the larger one, add mix-ins, and eat the ice cream right out of the bag. Easy cleanup too! Serves 1.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-18838687107127027032010-05-19T18:14:00.000-07:002010-10-27T20:15:36.214-07:00{Our Newest Addition}<div style="text-align: center;">Sorry I haven't posted in quite awhile but this little cutie has been keeping me pretty busy...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXkiC1z-EPeIK0KfvV1-3JCDTaE0LSqd07SVYNxUfmi-Qf2q8tV7Yaajvtd-XncuAKVVa7w-pinSvAKAKRrLPsHIWYKnOx2rqVYBMZCUikw6GnFDggrfoEXsodZbBU-hKEbkyrkdD31zT/s400/Baby+Logan+217.jpg" width="267" wt="true" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAs44Dzmsmpwl21xFK6KuZWzPMOeppbKq9AYX_SiFPPaDt1mdAbSYbcix7lZICd5_anAImaZcx8z2EkjLFg6wxMA_IZNvp7F1qU9jIHvQo-XdDWg25GeneEzVRl6rAREl0RPODZx64usOM/s1600/2022_280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAs44Dzmsmpwl21xFK6KuZWzPMOeppbKq9AYX_SiFPPaDt1mdAbSYbcix7lZICd5_anAImaZcx8z2EkjLFg6wxMA_IZNvp7F1qU9jIHvQo-XdDWg25GeneEzVRl6rAREl0RPODZx64usOM/s320/2022_280.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">And I am madly in LOVE with these nifty swaddling blankets!!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My wonderful cousin Jen has the most adorable twin girls and recommended these to me. Not only do I like them but baby L does too!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out <a href="http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/swaddles.aspx">Aden + Anais's</a> website for all their GREAT products.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Or head on over to <a href="http://www.diapers.com/Product/SearchResults.aspx?FreeText=aiden%20and%20anais&QueryFrom=Search">Diapers.com</a> were you can find the swaddlers for even cheaper!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Or better yet check <a href="http://babysteals.com/">BabySteals.com</a> daily and you may just get lucky and find them for an even BETTER price!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-80487097455626940692010-03-31T09:35:00.000-07:002010-04-01T16:05:50.046-07:00Vintage Pearl Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely LOVE the <a href="http://thevintagepearl.blogspot.com/">Vintage Pearl</a>!! I started following their blog and today it's her BIRTHDAY!! Yeah:) So she's having a giveaway for this pretty little thing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqzQgxPeRaxh4UvQge9pNMb8EBq3fU7kZ4fUjE9biDQeuH0en6b1ZOJOEAthnUxm9Oaeg8uB-AlAcnzfhZJ3K69XnXRafeSDAvZdTMz_XGiSX9GfCVEGtFX9uv7u62TVaXA-tCeO2C7Vy/s1600/4479046016_97773af135_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqzQgxPeRaxh4UvQge9pNMb8EBq3fU7kZ4fUjE9biDQeuH0en6b1ZOJOEAthnUxm9Oaeg8uB-AlAcnzfhZJ3K69XnXRafeSDAvZdTMz_XGiSX9GfCVEGtFX9uv7u62TVaXA-tCeO2C7Vy/s320/4479046016_97773af135_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh how I want it!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So head on over there and enter her drawing...GOOD LUCK!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-64942754662138379582010-03-28T19:58:00.000-07:002010-10-27T20:16:03.556-07:00ONLINE SHOPPING - Woo HooToday I discovered that Carter's and Osh Kosh has ONLINE shopping - YEAH!! I am an avid online shopper and so I was very excited to discover two of my favorite stores is just clicks away:) Here is a link to their stores...<a href="http://www.carters.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Carters-Site/default/Home-Show?id=carters">Carter's/OshKosh online!</a> They will link to both stores in the upper left corner!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-74535552079883610102010-03-15T18:05:00.000-07:002010-03-15T18:08:30.508-07:00Discovery Gateway<div align="center">Free Day at the <a href="http://www.discoverygateway.org/">Discovery Gateway</a>!! Wednesday March 17th, 2010.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7428174964691364652.post-65941603145780129602010-03-11T14:14:00.000-08:002010-03-17T10:03:50.314-07:00○Smore FUN○<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPly0q5psgkRAOZ7IvsJHiEjGd9vEJN_Ozs-IMv3kcAjvuvFD6Ebq7pKUDqi3Xg-qu2BQ13pRYJwrauzkmNrr60J7viDYct6itRhG-eSXCWx4D6W9JPYwWnhfsAvl7xPG_o3J8LLHwUckQ/s1600-h/Spring+%2710+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPly0q5psgkRAOZ7IvsJHiEjGd9vEJN_Ozs-IMv3kcAjvuvFD6Ebq7pKUDqi3Xg-qu2BQ13pRYJwrauzkmNrr60J7viDYct6itRhG-eSXCWx4D6W9JPYwWnhfsAvl7xPG_o3J8LLHwUckQ/s320/Spring+%2710+001.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">For family night on Monday we made our family favorite (chocolate dipped marshmallows) and added a little twist to make THE easiest Smore's ever:)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Popsicle sticks or sucker sticks</div><div style="text-align: left;">WF or Kroger brand chocolate (also called almond bark)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Jumbo Marshmallows</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 pkg Graham Crackers crushed</div><div style="text-align: left;">Melt chocolate according to pkg instructions. Dip end of stick in chocolate and put on marshmallow. Place on wax paper and put in freezer to harder up. When ready, dip marshmallow in melted chocolate and roll in Graham crackers. Place on foam block to harden. Then enjoy!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is so easy and fun for kids and a GREAT, yummy snack:)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Husbands will LOVE them too...my wonderful husband gave me the idea! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2