Confession: I'm ready to decorate for Christmas. Maybe it's because I've got some Christmas things I've been working on for the booth. Or maybe it's the cold mornings and fires in the fireplace. Or the fact that gingerbread lattes have finally arrived at Starbucks??! Either way, I know my family will revolt if I break out the Christmas tree and decorate the mantel right now, so I'm holding off. So today, we'll go surfing through the … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Dear Friends, Hoping you're sharing the day with family and friends, celebrating the wonderful land of freedom in which we live! Even Junky my junkyard dog is in the spirit! Happy 4th of July and let freedom ring! … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day!
May 28, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Hope you're enjoying the weekend! Remember to thank a soldier or sailor. See you soon with more outdoor projects! … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Plans…
May 25, 2012 by · 7 Comments
It's looking like a weekend filled with celebrations and friends with a little of this thrown in... relaxing and enjoying lake views, that is... maybe enjoying this... Source: cupcakesandcashmere.com via Heidi on Pinterest Or a table set like this... Source: stonegable.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest And a refreshment like this... Source: wherethesidewalkbegins.blogspot.com via … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Fun {Easy Kid’s DIY}
February 22, 2012 by · 5 Comments
Well, you can take the girl out of New Orleans, but you can't take New Orleans out of the girl... One of my favorite lessons to do with my class is on Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday (try telling a bunch of 4 and 5 year olds that today is Fat Tuesday and you can imagine the giggles that ensue!). I break the day and traditions down to a 4-year-old level and then we enjoy a Mardi Gras treat (usually King Cake). This year I decided to add in an … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Snowflake Ornament
December 2, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Happy Friday, friends! Just in case you're looking to occupy the kids this weekend, today I'm sharing an easy kid-friendly DIY Christmas ornament. I've done this for several years with my 4 year olds and they adorn the school trees surrounding our Winter Wonderland activities. All you need for this project is silver or sparkly white pipe cleaners, letter beads that spell your child's name, other assorted beads (we use white, clear, … [Read more...]
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