We all have those days when we think the World is out to get us… Nothing goes right. The kids are bad all day, your husband left you a mess to clean up, and you don’t have enough money for that extra summer camp you want to put your child in. It seems like we […]

So glad to see so many people filling buckets by getting in on the Bucket Contest!!! You have lots of time to join the fun.. So get started filling some buckets today… Although, I can’t win this contest… I wanted to be part of the fun!!! So here is my Bucket filling post! There are […]

I love kids music and the benefits my kiddos get from listening to it. I try and create a playlist for everything. I download the music to my IPOD and play in in the car or at home. This weekend we traveled to many Halloween/fall activities and we listened to the Halloween playlist above as […]

You Need Siccors, orange paper, and story props.Download story props here. I printed the one’s above on magnetic paper so that my kids can play with them after we are done telling the story. Place the trees on a board or overhead to look like a forest. Begin telling story below.Once upon a time a […]

I love scarecrows. Here is a scarecrow pattern and craft off the Teaching Heart Website. (2 buttons, hay, paper fasteners, 2 fabric pieces, and wiggle eyes) Have your kiddos make their own scarecrow. Isn’t he cute? I was looking all over for a scarecrow pattern that had movable arms and legs. I couldn’t find one […]

Talk to Me Tuesday at Tip Junkie was all about how you decorate for the fall It was so fun looking through other homes. I got some ideas for next year. My favorite were: http://3beekmanplaceapartment.blogspot.com/2008/10/dear-martha-stewart.htmlShe shows you how to make a larger than life shadow witch… Note to self: try next year! http://mattandkatiebrendel.blogspot.com/2008/10/politically-correct.html This is […]

If you follow Weight Watchers and make these regular muffin size, they are 1.5 five points a piece. If you make mini muffins you can have four for 2 points… –set oven to 350 1 box of devils food cake 1 15 oz can of pumpkin 1/2 cup of water –mix together all ingredients and […]

What do you give out on Halloween? This year I am giving out ring pops because I had a huge case left from my son’s birthday party that I never used. Here are some other ideas. Looking for a Halloween treat to give your trick or treaters? Buy the large Halloween popcorn cases at walmart […]

I have heard of a Diaper Cake (my friend Mara makes awesome diaper cakes). You can see how to make one here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bKwE9POjnE Have you heard of a candy cake??? Isn’t this so cute? My friend Nancy made this for her mom for her birthday. Thought I would share it! Thanks Nancy! Here is one […]