Crayola Play Sand – A Toddler Art Project

I consider myself rather crafty, and I love coming up with “projects” to do. (Stay tuned for a Halloween costume in the making…) I am working hard to instill that love for creativity in my daughter by coming up with fun things we can make together. Of course, she loves …

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Googly Bandz Rings and Necklaces

First came bracelets, lots and lots of bracelets, and now here come the rings and necklaces! That’s right the silicone band craze has evolved to include your kids’ fingers and neck. From north to south, coast to coast kids from 2 – 22 are crazy for silicone bands in fun shapes, and now they’ve got a new …

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I Love Me Some Carrabba’s

My husband used to have this “thing” against chain restaurants. I don’t know why, but he was adamant that a chain could never be as good as a local mom and pop joint. And then we found Carrabba’s. While he still loves his mom and pop places, even he will take Carrabba’s over …

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Costumes, not Just for Halloween

When I was a kid, dress-up play was a common theme. We had a dress up trunk that my mom kept filled with old vintage clothes and fancy dresses, and all of the kids in the neighborhood would come over to play dress up. There were many lovely frocks that …

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Stella and Dot Jewelry

Stella and Dot is a company that keeps coming up. A year ago, I had never heard of it, and now it is everywhere I turn. (If you haven’t heard of it until now, just wait you are gonna hear it again!) For those who haven’t been introduced to the …

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Toy Story 3 Mr. Potato Head

I ♥ Disney, and it is rubbing off on my daughter. Our house is like a Disney Store replica. (Ok, maybe not that much… but we do have a LOT of Disney toys.) And, of course, my daughter’s no stranger to Toy Story. But somehow Mr. Potato Head wasn’t in …

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