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The leaves are falling and the so is the temperature which means it is the perfect time for fall crafts for kids! Get them outside and enjoy the changing of the season. It is educational and also so much fun! This weekend we went out and did some exploring and collecting. There are some really fun things that you can do with kids with the things you find outside! Nature Painting: Gather … [Read more...]
Have you heard about ABC Mouse? My daughter talks about it all the one. Today I was given a great opportunity for lol&c readers! ABC Mouse offers a full online curriculum for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten in the subjects of reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Children can start anywhere and move through the curriculum at their own pace! ABC Mouse has won numerous … [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished! YEAH! It is finally true! My son is potty trained. This has been a crazy experience for me. My daughter was so easy to train and that is what I was expecting with him but I was wrong! I am not an expert but I am a mom who made a lot of mistakes! I learned so much during this! I decided surely there are other moms like me out there thinking it will never happen! So here is … [Read more...]
This is a very easy experiment for kids that also helps with sensory building. This corn starch experiment uses items you probably already have in your kitchen making it a perfect last minute and cheap activity for kids. How to make this Corn Starch Magic: Supplies: Corn Starch Water Measuring Cup & Spoons bowls (clear is best) Step 1. Pour 1 cup of corn starch in … [Read more...]
Here is a fun diner that we made this week. The kids were very involved because it was fun and easy! And it was a cheap dinner idea Ingredients: 2 cans biscuits (I used Walmart Brand) Pepperoni Shredded Cheese 2 8ounce cans Tomatoe Sauce Seasoning (I used an Italian blend) Step 1: Press out each biscuit so that each lays then Step 2: Pour tomatoe sauce on each buscuit until … [Read more...]
Last week I shared with you the mission of Sunkist and Take a Stand for Charities. I told you about the online tools to prepare for a lemonade sale such as poster, recipes, and pricing tracker are available for a free download. And because sometimes it’s just more fun to have an “official” lemonade stand for selling, Sunkist is releasing new, limited edition 2012 stands that will spark … [Read more...]
This weekend I had the pleasure of putting together a birthday party for my brother and my sister in law. They are amazing people and deserved an awesome party. Something beyond party pats and streamers. With money tight and time and energy even tighter I had to come up with something new and extraordinary. And I did...well I think it was awesome! I had to share this with you. This ice cream … [Read more...]
My daughter started telling me a few months back that her eyes seemed fuzzy. She has been pointing out things she can not see and I knew it was time for a new exam. It took be back 25 or so years to when I started noticing my eyes changing. I went to a real eye doctor for the first time and they said the dreaded words..."You need glasses." As a young girl who was still learning to feel good about … [Read more...]
When I think back on summers as a child one thing I remember is lemonade stands. My brothers and I would make cold drinks and set up a crazy table aka stand. We would sell for pennies. It was so much fun! What better way to spend a hot summer day than with a cold, refreshing drink! The award-winning Sunkist Take A Stand ® campaign is back this summer with an exciting twist! Starting now, … [Read more...]
DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX AUGUST 7, 2012 Plus Get Three Never-Before-Seen Mini Movies Available only on Blu-ray™ Combo Packs for the Ultimate Experience Universal City, California, June 5, 2012 –The colorful and captivating world of Dr. Seuss bursts onto the screen as never before on August 7, 2012 in the hilarious and captivating adventure, Dr. Seuss’ The Loraxfrom Universal Studios Home … [Read more...]
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