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I love handmade gifts from kids. I think grandparents get a kick out of them, too. I especially love them when they hold so much meaning, as this silly craft can. You can have your littles create your entire family as represented by snowmen using old buttons you have lying around. They can give each Read More >>
Many years ago, a mom from one of my kids’ classes brought in these cute reindeer root beer bottles for a holiday party. At the time, I thought, oh man, I gotta up my game here. This. Is. Impressive. And, I have basically wanted to copy her idea ever since. So, now that I have Read More >>
These little old school candy trains have been a tradition in our house for years. The Girl Who Thinks She’s A Bird has been making them and gifting them to friends for as long as I can remember. I bet it’s a tradition she passes on to her kids. Making the actual train is so Read More >>
I love these little ornaments. They are a great way to decorate the bare winter branches outdoors, and the kiddos will love the fact that the birds are there because of them. You’ll need: 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 3 tbsp. corn syrup 4 cups birdseed Christmas themed cookie cutters Read More >>
When the kids were younger, the lazy days of August always became the “Mom, I’m bored!” days. It was usually about this time of year, the neighbor and I would pack up a picnic lunch and take the kids on a nature scavenger hunt. They got to experience the great outdoors—for free, and I got Read More >>
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