I’m still on a blogging break, but don’t want to leave you hanging on for too long, so…here’s our easy tutorial on how your kids can make their own Super Bouncy Ball. {Just click on this link or the photo and it will take you to Kids Activities Blog where the tutorial was posted last week} If [...]
Technically, I’m on a break here, but I wanted to share our Simple Preschool Addition and Subtraction Do-A-Dot Marker Math Activity published over at Kids Activities Blog today: Do you have any simple preschool math activity favorites at your house? LEARN! Math, counting, numbers, addition, subtraction You Might Enjoy:{Play} Fun With Food! Fun With Gumdrops{Play} Kids Co-op [...]
Well, the end of summer is here and the kids are headed back to school, so it’s time for a little bloggy break to rest, recharge, and get ready for the fall. When I get back, I’ll finally share the Polka Dot Birthday Themed Birthday Party from January, a Garden Themed Party from April, and a Dinosaur Themed [...]
I’m always making pie crust promises here on the blog … I’ll show you this activity or that birthday party or this cake. This time I am NOT showing you what I promised (again), but I am going to share a super fun game we played for my son’s Dinosaur Themed Birthday Party this July. [...]
Happy Friday! It’s time for our playdate! We made the most amazing homemade fun this week…I can’t wait to tell you all about it. Here’s a hint: And we’ve been enjoying the end of summer and slowing down to enjoy the simpler things…school doesn’t start ’til next week. What have you been up to [...]
I love a simple, classic play activity, like playing with a mirror, that requires little or no setup time and is just as fun as any newfangled, intricately creative, modern game. Mirror Play is not just for babies; your toddler or preschooler will really get a kick out of it, too. Materials A mirror (handheld, [...]
This week I’m coveting gilded glassware like these stunning golden Paillette champagne flutes from Kim Seybert: They’re easy (and cheaper!) to DIY, too, with this Martha Stewart tutorial. You Might Enjoy:{Bake} White Wine Summer Fruit SangriaCRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. This Week: Crave GuinnessCRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. This Week: Love Patriotic Bubbly
Since our last playdate we’ve been to Pismo Beach Santa Barbara the San Francisco Zoo skipped camping and spent the day at Roaring Camp Railroad instead and I’ve been to Florida for work. Plus, I put together a wedding website for my SIL…here’s a little peak: Phew! I can’t wait until it’s finally time to [...]
The first rule in setting up a successful sensory play activity: DON’T do what I did. I’m half-joking and you’ll see my fail in a minute, but let me back up to something really basic and define what sensory play means. Then I’ll let you in on my big secret on how to set up [...]
This week I’m loving shopping shortcuts, like Me-Ality, which offers a way to standardize your size across brands: Just scan your body at a Me-Ality Matching Station and get a personal Shopping Guide to the brands and sizes that work best for you. No more worrying about being a size 2 at The Gap, a [...]
I’ve been doing tons of spring cleaning - even though it’s almost fall (that’s how far behind I am on everything in life) - and came across a sweet set of dominoes. Come check out how we did some preschool math learning by playing with tiles from a favorite classic game over here at Quirky [...]
This week I’ve been loving eco-friendly beverage containers like the My Eco Can, which looks like a soda can, but is made of a biodegradable corn-based material that can be re-used multiple times before sending it to your compost bin: How perfect is this for late-summer road trips? Plus, it’s dishwasher and microwave-safe and BPA [...]
Make Your Own Homemade Super Bouncy Ball
Preschool Math Activity: Do-A-Dot Marker Math
Mama Knows Best + Back To School Tips
Fun With Ice: Dinosaur Excavation Activity
Kids Co-op Playdate #14
Simple Classics: Mirror Play
CRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT. This Week Covet Gilded Glassware
Kids Co-op Playdate #13
{Play} How to Set Up Successful Sensory Play Activities
July 3, 2012 in All Posts, Celebrate, Craft
After strawberry picking and visiting our abundant local farmer’s market, we had both a stash of organic blueberries and lots of leftover strawberry baskets: So, although we have been so busy that we haven’t done much in the way of Fourth of July crafting this year, this Red, White & Blue Berry Basket helped us [...]
May 8, 2012 in All Posts, Craft
Need inspiration for a different take on the DIY monogram or a homemade nursery gift for a newborn? How about these Yarn Wrapped Letters: To give you an idea of how long it takes me to get around to doing any of the projects on my Crafty Bucket List, I was inspired by this, made [...]
March 28, 2012 in All Posts, Celebrate, Craft
Here’s the final DIY party decor post from Hubby’s Curry, Cake & A Keg 40th birthday party: Personalized Wine + Beer Charms! When we saw the rows of glasses lined up on the table on the day before the party, it dawned on us that we didn’t have any wine charms or another way for [...]
March 19, 2012 in All Posts, Craft
I loved these party napkin coasters Erin made at Nest For Less over the holidays and knew I had to make something similar for Hubby’s beer-themed 40th. I ended up making homemade coasters using wrapping tissue paper and gift wrap in “manly” colors. This is one of the easiest, cheapest projects I’ve made, and one [...]
March 5, 2012 in All Posts, Craft
For Hubby’s recent 40th, the theme was Curry, Cake and a Keg. We had a keg of Sierra Nevada, lots of spicy Thai curries, and a special cake. Hubby said he didn’t want any type of theme-y cutesiness, but I had to make something. So, I ended up making two things - homemade tile coasters (like [...]
February 8, 2012 in All Posts, Craft
If you can believe it - I can’t - I’m off on holiday WITHOUT the kids. I’m going on about the 20th breakdown for the week, missing them so utterly madly, even though I’m still here. But, it’s a well-needed rest and an opportunity that won’t come around for many years more, so here I [...]
January 23, 2012 in All Posts, Celebrate, Craft
Yes, I know as a 36 year old mother of two, I am too old to be planning a Cocktail - more precisely, Shot - Themed Bachelorette Party, but sometimes, you have to learn the hard way. And trust me, we all did. Especially the Bachelorette, who cancelled the Sunday morning brunch due to … [...]
January 5, 2012 in All Posts, Craft
For years, I have been obsessed with living in a grand New York apartment with a wall full of beautifully colorful frames like Ingrid Bergman’s in the film Indiscreet (one of my favorites): Source: google.com via Corley on Pinterest I’ve given up that dream, but still have an itch to create some kind of frame-decorated wall. Like this heart-shaped gallery [...]
December 15, 2011 in All Posts, Celebrate, Craft, Giveaways, Sponsored Posts
Well, we’re continuing on our homemade kick this holiday season with a Sequin Picture Frame, some Sequin Ornaments,and a Sparkly Treasure Box! Sequin Picture Frame You know I love glitter and sequins are just glitter amplified, so I LOVE sequins! This gift was so simple to make and my favorite because of the bright colors. I used [...]
December 9, 2011 in All Posts, Craft
Apparently, Klout was right when they said they believe I am influential in “Mary Poppins,” because here I am just giving you the tutorial on how to make the paper tissue flowers I first promised to be “coming soon” 3 months ago and later promised to be coming asap 3 weeks ago. Apologies for my “easily made, easily [...]
