Category Archives: kids

Embossing Many Thanks and Making Punch Templates

I know, I’m skating perilously close to being rude by not having sent thank you notes for Christmas yet. But I’m playing the pandemic card yet again, and just getting around to writing (and having the kids write) thank yous. … Continue reading

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Tuxedo Fondue for NYE at Home

First off, I hope you had a fabulous, relaxing, and safe Christmas! I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks…I was OBE (overcome by events) as Christmas approached. So despite my intentions to post a cheery Christmas message, that didn’t … Continue reading

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Secret Code Ornaments

When the hooligans were young, I began wrapping all of the gifts for each of them in the same paper, because, really, it’s ridiculous to put a gift tag on every gift for little ones. Back then, it was pretty … Continue reading

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Esme’s Easy Apple Tartlets

I have a confession…I’m not a huge fan of apple pie. I know…gasp! How totally unAmerican of me. I love plenty of other pies, though, so I more than make up for it. Unfortunately for my family, as often as … Continue reading

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Summer Screentime Checklist

So my kids, while not thrilled, were at least mildly happy to see this Summer Screentime Checklist reappear on the frig this summer. During the school year, we stick to the no screentime on weekdays rule, but in the summer, … Continue reading

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Kid-Made Nativity Platter

If you’re a grandma or godmother to my hooligans, stop reading right now, or risk a spoiler for your Christmas gift! For the rest of you, take a peek at these fabulous platters my precious angels made. (And, no, they’re … Continue reading

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Perfectly Simple Snowman Mugs

I’m sure, if you’re on Pinterest, you’ve seen these Snowman Mugs about a hundred times.  Here’s what’s different about these…I did not use Sharpies.  I’ve tried and tried using Sharpies on dishes…following all the tips…let cure overnight, put in a … Continue reading

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Made in Minutes T-Shirt Tote Bag

A couple of weeks ago, a hooligan helpfully left a crayon in a pocket in the laundry…fortunately, the only thing it really ruined was a t-shirt belonging to Princess Thundercloud. I’ve successfully gotten crayon out of clothes before, using dish … Continue reading

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Advent Activity Calendar…Again!

I know, I’ve posted this before…a couple of times! I think it’s such a great idea, instead of candy every day during Advent, since, Heaven knows, my kids get plenty of sugary treats during the Advent season.  They truly seem … Continue reading

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TBT: Kid-Crafted Thanksgiving Leaf Napkin Rings

We made these a couple of years ago, and, much to the kids’ dismay, they’ve held up, so there’s no need to make new ones.  I did decide, however, that they could make a bunch of clay leaves and we … Continue reading

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