October 2009

Happy Halloween!

Where did this week go? I have an arm strap repair on Tinkerbell’s wings and a Strawberry Shortcake hat to finish up tonight – Natalie sprung a costume change on me Wednesday afternoon, from Wendy to Strawberry Shortcake.  Thank goodness for the Strawberry Shortcake sundress Grandma found on the clearance rack! We did sneak in [...]

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Whoooo Wants a Snack?

Natalie found this cute recipe in her recent Your Big Backyard magazine and got right to work making it for a snack. Natalie adapted the recipe a bit – she used chocolate chips for the eye centers and the brow line.  Also, an apple slice was used for the beak instead of the cheese – [...]

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My New Homeschooling Blog!

Yes, that’s right – I have a new blog where I’ll be sharing more tidbits of our homeschooling adventure.  Wanna come over and say hi? I have a handful of posts already published, so you can get a little taste of what’s to come.  Even if you are not a homeschooler, I think you will [...]

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Ocean Air

Hi everyone!  We just returned from a quick beach trip – the girls just loved dipping their toes in the super-cold ocean!  Be back soon with some ocean-y crafts and projects…. Have a great day and happy playing!

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List Poems

I love to read and write poems with my girls and they love it, too!  We have been trying out all different kinds of poetry forms, and for the most part, I take dictation while they compose their poetic masterpieces.  There is just something satisfying about putting a few simple words together and creating an [...]

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Fall Tree Q-Tip Painting

Here’s a fun and simple art project for your fall weekend – painting fall trees with q-tips.  The q-tips require a bit more patience when painting than a brush does, so I recommend a small piece of paper for this activity.  Let your child explore making dots, lines, and swirls with the q-tip! Have a [...]

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Paint Bag Writing

Learning to write letters and numbers can be frustrating for little hands!  I like to offer lots of play activities that help build those fine motor skills in a relaxed, fun way.  Toddlers and up will enjoy making shapes, swirls, and even letters on a ziploc bag filled with paint! To make your own paint [...]

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Autumn Repeats

We are all recovering from a fun weekend celebrating Natalie’s 7th birthday, which included donuts with cherry frosting, a luau with family and friends, and chocolate chip pancakes at a favorite restaurant.  While I try to return my house back to normal, here’s a look at some of the fun projects we were doing last [...]

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