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The 13 Nights of Halloween

Forget about drummers drumming, pipers piping, maids a milking and turtle doves. It’s Halloween, so bring on the marching mutants, dancing demons and singing skulls. All the dastardly icons of the candy-collecting holiday are on display for your viewing pleasure in debut author-illustrator Guy Vasilovich’s vibrant picture book, The 13 Nights of Halloween. The entire tale is can be sung to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” but that’s where the similarities end. There is no true love gifting foreign birds and golden rings in this book. Rather, Vasilovich counts down to Halloween by having a mummy present … Continue reading →

Cheap Easter Chicks

Nothing says Easter like a basket filled with chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks. However, I’ve tried making homemade Peeps and I wouldn’t recommend taking on the challenge if you have little ones trying to “help out” in the kitchen. If you are looking for more kid-friendly Easter chick crafts that won’t break the bank, then stick to the following: BABY FOOTPRINT CHICKS Materials: Yellow paint Large container with flat base Large piece of construction paper Cornmeal Glue Directions: Pour yellow paint into large container big enough for kids to dip their feet into. Have your child select a piece of … Continue reading →

Super Summer Fun for Preschoolers

Summer is a great opportunity for you to spend quality time with your kids. Try not to lose sight of this as you are dashing from one scheduled activity to the next. Childhood experts recommend that parents of preschoolers make sure their child gets adequate down time during the summer months to just have fun. The next time you are looking for ways to keep your kids entertained on a warm summer day, consider the following activities: SHARK ATTACK Place hula-hoops or large beach towels on the ground to serve as dens for the “fish.” Pick one child to be … Continue reading →

Fun Baby Shower Ideas

One of my dearest friends is pregnant with her first child, so as I mentioned in my previous blog, I am collaborating with other pals to throw her the best baby shower ever. Now that we have the menu somewhat solidified, we’re moving on to the party favors. Here are some of the ideas we have on our list: SOAP Find or make your own sweet-smelling soaps in a variety of unique shapes. Then, place them in a cellophane or mesh bag and tie with ribbon or raffia. CANDLES You can never go wrong with colorful candles. In fact, you … Continue reading →

Fun With Rubber Bands

Rubber bands are good for a lot more than just shooting at your brother. Here are some craft ideas that are almost “instant”. They don’t even need glue or anything messy! All you need is some colorful rubber bands and something to put them on. Here I started with a candle, a plastic container, and a gift box. You can also use the rubber band idea on vases, pencil cups, and flower pots. To decorate them all, stretch rubber bands around them. It’s that easy. Kids like to do this so much that you may have to hide the rubber … Continue reading →

Netherland Dwarf Rabbits

Also known as the Dutch dwarf, Netherland dwarf rabbits are a popular choice for pet rabbits. The Netherland dwarf is smaller than most rabbit breeds, weighing in between one and three pounds. In fact, many of the rabbits you encounter in a pet store are Netherland dwarfs or breeds derived from Netherland dwarfs. The breed was first produced in the Netherlands in the early twentieth century. Smaller wild rabbits were bred with small Polish rabbits in an attempt to produce very small bunnies available in a wide range of colors and patterns. By 1948, the Netherland dwarf had crossed the … Continue reading →

All About Me – Collections

Everyone has a collection of something. What do you collect? Is it mismatched socks? Dust bunnies? Or is it something a bit more special, such as tea pots or cups, teddy bears, Christmas ornaments, stamps, postcards or glass figurines? It doesn’t matter what you collect, it’s time to scrapbook about it. From beautifully displayed china pieces to the rather mundane match box car collection, all can be commemorated in your scrapbook. There are several different ways to include your collections on your layouts. You can scan and reduce in size a flatter object, or you can take photos of your … Continue reading →