Three Little Mermaids is a fun board book for toddlers through early elementary, check out my post on snacks to go along with the book here. This post is going to focus on crafts to go along with the book or any mermaid theme you want to do. Mermaid Peg DollI bought a 5 pack of unfinished wood pegs from Hobby Lobby for about $3.50. They are a … [Read more...]
Three Little Mermaids: Snacks, Activities, and Crafts, Part 1: Snacks
With 3 months of vacation peeking over the horizon you are going to have kids looking to you for fun summer activities. If you want to keep the learning going while having a great time, book based fun is the way to go! You can create fun snacks, activities, and craft projects to support any book. If you have a little one who is mermaid crazed I … [Read more...]
Planning the Garden, Growing Herbs Indoors
So last summer the kiddie pool gardens were a new experience. I learned some things about what to plant and when. I do think I will use the pools and soil again, but with a new approach. Surveying the situation in last years gardens, I did find these gems.Through the winter these green onions endured. I have decided to used this pool for … [Read more...]
Gro-Ables from Miracle Gro: Grow your own Herbs & Veggies quickly!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gro-ables for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. As the warmer weather arrives, our food preferences change. Who wants to turn on the oven? Salads, sandwiches and only using a burner at times becomes very appealing. How about a yummy BLT with a garden fresh tomato, or some shrimp and penne … [Read more...]
Easy Do-it-Yourself Flower Box + Enter to win one of 150 $20 Gift Cards to The Home Depot! #SpringIntoSavings
With warmer weather finally arriving we have spent the last couple weekends getting our backyard landscaped. We have done everything ourselves and have turned it from pretty much nothing (just a LOT of dirt!) into something that the kids can go out and play in. AND of course we have added some pretty flowers :)Be sure to follow me on … [Read more...]
10 Uses for Coffee Grounds
Besides being my best friend when the morning comes to attack with both guns blazing coffee has so many more uses - even after its been brewed. Don't just toss your grounds into the trash try one or more of these practical uses and see if you don't earn even more respect for the 5th food group- coffee.Be sure you are following me on … [Read more...]
Starting Seeds with Kids; Planting at Home
Now that Spring is here, or at least I think it is- It's time to think about planting or at least starting seeds indoors for replanting later. Kids love digging in the dirt, and being part of “grown-up” activities. This fun task will keep them busy and interested from start to finish, and give them a sense of pride when their efforts … [Read more...]
Make Fresh Sauteed Vegetables with your Own Homegrown Herbs with Gro-ables!
This post brought to you by Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine.I am so excited for this one! Many of you may remember, last year I blogged about the Kiddie Pool Garden and growing some vegetables at home. Well there is something NEW that you are going to want to check out to get your gardens started!! Gro-ables is a brand new product from … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss: Are You My Mother? Snacks, Activities and Crafts, Part 1: Snacks
One of the most beloved books from the Dr. Seuss collection (Written by P.D.Eastman), Are You My Mother? is a simple sweet story about a little bird who has been separated from his mom and goes on an adventure to find her. To go along with the book I have put together some fun activities, snacks, and art projects to make it a really fun … [Read more...]
10 Do-It-Yourself Christmas Ornaments
Are you looking for some fun ways to add to your Christmas Ornament Collection? Here is a great round up of 10 DIY Christmas Ornaments that you can do yourself or with the kiddos!I have a box full of ornaments that I made when I was little, along with those that I have collected over the years and to be honest, those homemade ones are my … [Read more...]
