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American Girl / Sesame Crossover

Worlds are colliding over here!  The girls have been playing a whole lot with their American Girl dolls lately, and when I found some mini-visors at the craft store I knew what I had to do.  (Thanks for the tip, … Continue reading

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Cupcake Birthdays and School Valentines

Coming up we have a certain girl turning 8 years old, and Valentines Day.  Nearly-8-year-old-girl is having a small birthday party with her friends at home in a few weeks.  She chose a decorate-your-own-cupcakes party.  Yay, easy!!  (Or so I … Continue reading

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glow in the dark

these: plus these: equals this: and this: amd this: oooh… they didn’t last long, just 10 or 15 minutes, but if it’s an activity you’re doing with the kids, i think that’s plenty of time for them to enjoy, then move … Continue reading

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easy homemade donuts

it is borderline-crazy how free i feel, now that my summer has started.  beanie still has another 2 weeks of kindergarten, but with preschool over, there just seems to be a lot less go go going.  this afternoon babycakes and … Continue reading

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re-made crayons, test run #1

mother nature played a cruel joke on us this april 1st, we woke up to a layer of fresh snow and temps in the 30s.  i have a thing or 2 i’d like to tell mother nature.  anyway…  i made … Continue reading

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rainbow jello squares

it was one of those things.  i saw this recipe and i had to try it.  at our small local grocery store, the teenage girl ringing out the jellos was all “OMG! you got the rainbow!” like i hadn’t done it … Continue reading

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rainbow flower pots

you might’ve guessed, i’m in to rainbows lately.  i’m SO ready for it not to be cold and rainy.  but this is CT so OWELL!  rainbows!  on flower pots! i made a sample first and showed it to the girls.  … Continue reading

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easy and fun winter break craftiness!

well hello there.  i have the plague, so i am how-they-say “phoning in” this blog post. =)  we tried this project out just before valentine’s day, and i’m just now getting around to telling you about it.  so without further … Continue reading

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conversation hearts – part 2

you’ll have to wait for the glamourshots tomorrow when the sun is up, but you know me, i can’t wait to at least show you a little… i shared just a few with the girls.  this project kept them busy … Continue reading

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snowman treats

just a few simple ingredients stuck on a stick decorated by big and little handies make some super cute snackies and a fun little photo op: (tell me, is it JUST me, or could these pass as Easter Island Statues?  … Continue reading

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