tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33304470838996920672024-03-13T10:39:49.286-07:00My Love BugsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-24146341327808960552013-09-01T18:06:00.005-07:002013-09-01T18:06:55.968-07:00Finnish Apple Pancakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you haven't tried <b><span style="color: blue;">Finnish Apple Pancakes</span></b>, you must! They are easy, fast<span style="color: lime; font-weight: bold;"> </span>and delicious, and more importantly toddler approved. Surprised? Not me! After all, they do have sugar in them :) If you would like to try the recipe I blogged about them on my other blog, the <a href="http://www.healthandwellnessgirl.com/2013/09/02/finnish-apple-pancakes/" target="_blank">Health and Wellness Girl</a>.Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-12500170690848441572013-06-04T15:22:00.002-07:002013-06-04T15:28:10.617-07:00DIY Chocolate chalkboardEnd of the year is coming so the kids and I decided to make teachers chocolate chalkboards as part of their gift.<br />
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PS. If your chocolate bar breaks, you can melt the pieces together like I did on the chocolate bar to the right. It's not going to be the cutest thing ever but it will work. If not, go buy another and start over!</div>
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Oh my goodness, isn't this the cutest??!!! I had to highlight it on my blog because it's just so brilliant! Please go <a href="http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/2013/05/20/easy-diy-outdoor-chandelier/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get the step by step instructions. Robin from All Things Heart and Home has posted great pictures to go with the whole DIY so you will be able to make this no problem.<br />
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Happy end of May (almost)!Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-54659716534638533342013-05-01T18:02:00.000-07:002013-05-01T18:02:35.864-07:00DIY Dry Erase Tooth Brushing ChartMy youngest, a boy, does not want to brush his teeth so I've been trying to find a way to encourage him to do so. How does one do that?? Well, I thought I'd start with a tooth brushing chart. Each morning and night that he brushes, he gets to put an "x" on the sun or the moon. If all of the suns and moons are x'd out by the end of the week, he'll get a special surprise. My chart is a 5 week chart so little by little I'll make the time period longer to earn a special surprise.<br />
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My charts are from our dentist but I found some free ones <a href="http://www.loveyourteeth.net/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com/oralhygienecharts.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-42185105822643949462013-03-14T17:02:00.004-07:002013-03-14T17:16:06.382-07:00Easy Baby floor quiltThis DIY quilt takes about 1.5 - 2 hrs to complete and will cost about $25-30 (Hobby Lobby prices).<br />
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<b>STEP 2: </b>Lay the "front" material on top of the batting, making sure it's somewhat even on all of the sides. Not too hard, right?</div>
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<b>STEP 3: </b>Now you will be preparing to tie the quilt to keep the batting in place. I used a yard stick to divide the blanket into 6" squares. As you can see from the picture, I inserted a pin every 6" all the way across and all the way down the blanket. After I insert a row of pins, I go back and pin the 3-layer "sandwich" together (i.e. just work the inserted pins down through the 3 layers and then back up on the top).</div>
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<b>STEP 4:</b> I didn't take a picture of the tying because I didn't think to :( but it's easy. Get your quilting needle and cut a long piece of yarn/ribbon. Insert all the way through the fabric leaving a tail where the pins are going in, and then come back up leaving a little gap between entry and exit points. Double knot and cut. Repeat through the whole blanket. </div>
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<b>STEP 5: </b>Once you're done tying, you'll start making a border around the quilt. I made a 1" border this time, 2" before that, so once again, the choice is yours. </div>
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I fold the bottom fabric twice and pin. I am showing the first fold in the picture above. Please note that the second fold should go over the batting and the top layer (see the first picture in Step #6). I hope this makes sense.</div>
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<b>STEP 6: </b>The corners. There are a couple of ways to make a corner but this is how I do it. </div>
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Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-54274660720028954472013-02-06T17:13:00.002-08:002013-02-06T17:19:28.079-08:00Glitter wall paint: Valspar's paint crystals reviewI never knew such a thing existed until my friend painted her daughter's room purple with glitter. Once my little girl heard about it, it had to be done in her room too. Since her room was due for some spicing up, I thought we could try this.<br />
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Before: This is what we started with, a pearl colored wall. </div>
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Here is the "glitter": Valspar's paint crystals in silver.</div>
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After: My paint is Valspar's Princess Pink. You really</div>
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I am really happy with the way the wall turned out and recommend paint crystals. They were easy to use and mix with the paint. The only word of warning is that you have to use all of the glitter paint within 5 days or buy more glitter to mix in if you want the same effect.</div>
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<b><i>Cost of the project:</i></b> </div>
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**Paint crystals: about $8 at Lowes<br />
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So for about $40 I got a totally different look in this room. And we are not done yet!
Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-81816300664095920942012-12-27T08:07:00.000-08:002012-12-27T08:07:00.858-08:00My wonderful mommy trunk!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My kids are very eager to clean and do chores lately. You may be asking yourself what's my secret? It's something called a mommy trunk! No more asking a hundred times to pick up, clean up, brush up, wipe up, or shape up. I ask once and that's it (Hallelujah chorus singing). My wonderful mommy trunk has changed my life and this is how it works.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a trunk, well actually just a cheap laundry basket from Walmart but that wouldn't have looked nearly cool enough in the picture. Use whatever works and whatever your budget can afford. I tell the kids to pick up their toys, backpacks, shoes, coats, whatever ONE time. If the items don't get picked up, they go in the mommy trunk. Simple enough so far, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To redeem their precious and sometimes very much needed items, they have to reach into an envelope that I've filled with different tasks, and pull out a piece of paper (we keep recycling the papers). Written on that is some kind of a chore, and here are some examples of chores I have on mine:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "Christmas Card"; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Put up all the toys off the floor in your room<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Christmas Card"; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dust the fireplace<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Christmas Card"; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Unload the dishwasher<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Christmas Card"; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sing daddy a song<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Christmas Card"; font-size: 36.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do the dishes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cabinet doors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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These had to be fairly simple tasks for even my littlest one to be able to do. My trunk filled up the first day I started to implement this. The kids got right to work to the next day to start earning back their toys. I was happy . <div>
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One last thing, if a toy doesn't get redeemed in month, I donate it. The kids know the rules and we are all on the same wonderful page. That's my secret, what's yours?</div>
</span>Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-10648872974464524882012-12-27T07:35:00.000-08:002012-12-27T07:35:33.956-08:00Christmas craftsWe made some that I didn't have time to post until now. I guess better late than never, right?!<br />
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My daughter and I made these pony bead candy canes for</div>
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an economics fair at her elementary school. If you make</div>
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these, make sure to tuck the pipe cleaner under the</div>
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second and second to the last bead to hold the first and last</div>
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beads in place.</div>
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Decided to make a shirt for my daughter. I drew a reindeer</div>
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and traced it on the plain white shirt. I used just a pencil </div>
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because I didn't have fancy things like tracing paper or a </div>
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sewing pen with disappearing ink. </div>
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Here is the finished product. Because it is lined in beads</div>
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the lines are not perfect. That gives it the more handmade</div>
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look. I considered using sequence that's already sewn</div>
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together but the lines at Hobby Lobby were WAY too</div>
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long. (sorry, the picture wouldn't rotate!) I also thought</div>
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about hand embroidering this with glittery yarn but that </div>
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would've required a trip to Hobby Lobby and... </div>
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If you look closely enough, you can see this reindeer is</div>
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Rudolph with his red nose.</div>
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picture of a teacher gift. I made these bags or pouches</div>
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by using white cardstock on the back and scrapbooking</div>
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paper in the front. Just used tape to tape it in the back </div>
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but I did miter the corners to make it nicer looking. I also</div>
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used decorative scissors to make edges pretty. I filled</div>
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the pouches with hot chocolate pouches and candy canes,</div>
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glued on a bow and voila, done. </div>
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Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-31941703863066568602012-12-27T07:10:00.003-08:002012-12-27T07:10:40.568-08:00Elf on the Shelf days 26 - 32<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hope the egg beater will do the job!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Party with Ariel and Strawberry at Strawberry's pool.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taming a T-Rex. Doesn't look easy! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camouflaged and watching.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singing Gloria by Vivaldi. Copy cats! Our choir sang it a week ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rice angel and a farewell note.<br /></td></tr>
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<br /><br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-37714350231509659252012-12-19T07:28:00.001-08:002012-12-19T07:28:59.629-08:00Elf on the Shelf days 18 - 25<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-6568104090988726462012-12-14T10:20:00.001-08:002015-12-12T08:22:09.348-08:00Easy Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer hair accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is quick and super fun to sport at school. This is what you need:<br />
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Hair pins<br />
Googly eyes<br />
Red pom pom<br />
2 Brown pipe cleaners<br />
(Hot) Glue<br />
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Glue googly eyes and pompom to hair pins. You are done. I used a small pompom and bigger googly eyes for my Rudolph in case you are wondering.<br />
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To make the antlers, I cut both pipe cleaners in half and twisted one half over the other a couple of times to make sure it stays in place. Once that's done I shaped the antlers the way I wanted them. My antlers look like forks but, like my daughter likes to say, that's the best I can do :)<br />
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If you are interested in finding out how to make the bun (below), e-mail me at HealthandWellnessGirl@gmail.com It's fast and easily done even on yourself!<br />
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Easy, fun and a big hit at the school and with my girl. Till next time!Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-44524412473781761282012-12-12T07:50:00.001-08:002012-12-12T07:53:41.674-08:00DIY Mini Christmas trees<br />
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See those mini trees on my mantel?
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I'm talking about these little puppies. They are made of recycled cereal and cracker boxes. This is what they looked like before I embellished them:<br />
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So that means you don't have to buy the expensive foam cones, you can make your own with the stuff you already have on hand! Love it!!<br />
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Here they are again:<br />
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1. Tree to the left was made by my daughter. She used pom poms to cover hers.<br />
2. Tree in front of the pom pom one is made with white beans. It's my least favorite because there are gaps between the beans and you can see the brown of the cracker box peeking through. I should have spray painted it white before gluing on the beans :(<br />
3. The green glittery tree is covered with ribbon found at the dollar section at Hobby Lobby.<br />
4. The white tree is covered with thick yarn. I thought I had some jute but I didn't so I used this white stuff which is very similar to jute. It looks crooked in the picture but it's not in real life. It was sitting on a garland light bulb.<br />
5. The green fluffy tree was made by my son. We used mini tree garland to decorate it.<br />
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My original idea was to find stuff at home to cover the trees but then I went to Hobby Lobby and well, game over. I was also going to find things around the house for the toppers but that didn't happen either. I bought the glitter stars at Walmart for something else but ended up using them for this project instead.<br />
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I'm still working on the last tree. I started to cover it with acorn caps or hats but apparently I waited too long. There are no more hats around! That tree will have to wait until next year to be finished :(<br />
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Happy "waiting for Christmas" time!Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-37748313842473226112012-12-10T13:07:00.001-08:002012-12-10T13:07:23.267-08:00Elf on the shelf days 9 - 17<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jingle Bell went artistic with a dry erase marker and left messages<br />like "No fighting"...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and "Get along!" on the kids' pictures.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shameless cookie thief!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joyriding in the Loving family van while impersonating Santa.<br />I don't even want to know what happened to the back door!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JB trying to break into my chocolate stash! He<br />must not know what happens to humans/elves<br />who try to eat my stash!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SURPRISE! Luckily JB left holes in case the kids<br />need to get through. And they do every night!</td></tr>
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What else is this mischievous elf going to come up with?! Tune in next week :)</div>
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-35658640724772577362012-12-01T14:30:00.005-08:002012-12-01T14:30:56.662-08:00Elf on the shelf day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jingle Bell is superman today.</div>
Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-40808906145485384992012-11-30T11:20:00.001-08:002012-11-30T11:20:12.715-08:00Elf on the shelf day 7<br />
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Swinging from the kitchen light. That mischievous little rascal!</div>
Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-76407271893830782962012-11-30T11:18:00.004-08:002012-11-30T11:18:42.332-08:00Elf on the shelf day 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hanging with mini Santa.</div>
Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-3239733471981049812012-11-28T09:22:00.001-08:002012-11-28T09:22:24.882-08:00Elf on the shelf day 5Napping with the Lorax. At least this way he can't get into any trouble.<br />
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-55241789716162678902012-11-27T07:54:00.003-08:002012-11-27T07:54:55.724-08:00Elf on the shelf day 4Reading a magazine. Behaving.<br />
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-4626959353592189122012-11-26T06:47:00.001-08:002012-11-26T06:47:20.957-08:00Elf on the shelf day 3Jingle Bell is back but what's Ken going to say?????<br />
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-6124988630212168422012-11-26T06:46:00.001-08:002012-11-26T06:46:23.057-08:00Elf on the shelf day 2Jingle Bell didn't come today and here's why:
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-90060819723815283702012-11-24T07:23:00.004-08:002012-11-24T07:24:24.260-08:00Elf on the Shelf<b>Day 1: "Hi kids!"</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-56395950846828099152012-11-23T09:04:00.001-08:002012-11-23T09:04:14.200-08:00DIY Glittered acorns and acorn necklacesIf you are in the mood for some REALLY last minute Thanksgiving/fall decor, try glittered acorns. I was very excited to find these jumbo size acorns outside my church and the kids were so excited to scoop them up. We glittered most of the tops and some of the tips. I like the tops better but that's just me.<br />
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I used hot glue to glue the "hats" on and then the kids coated them with glue and glitter. Note to self: next time glitter over a paper plate so you can save the glitter that falls off. Also, discard acorns that are cracked; the crack will just keep expanding and doesn't look good anyway.<br />
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We also made these glittered acorn necklaces. You will need to seal the glitter, because otherwise it will rub off on clothing. Same principle as above, just glued ribbon under the hat so we can hang these beauties around our necks.<br />
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We had fun making our creations and the best part was that I had everything at home so this craft cost us $0! If you don't have the supplies, they will run you probably under $5.00.<br />
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Happy late Thanksgiving!Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-17233115687813302582012-11-07T20:19:00.000-08:002012-11-07T20:21:36.987-08:00DIY Yogurt Covered BerriesThis is a healthy, quick snack that is very simple and fast DIY. You'll need:<br />
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<br />Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330447083899692067.post-7921354851831622002012-10-13T19:00:00.001-07:002012-10-13T19:00:29.547-07:00Greetings from Finland!It is true! I was able to steal away and just got back a little over a week ago. It was glorious! Spending time with my family is always fun plus eating delicious food, seeing gorgeous sites, relaxing, what else could a girl want?! Here are some of the many pics I took while there.<br />
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I love these Mountain Ash trees. They are so simple yet beautiful. </div>
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I also love Finnish design. I sneaked this picture inside a Pentik store. Love everything about it!</div>
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Same store but from outside. I love the lanterns as well as the chair and the bookshelf!</div>
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That tall lantern kept calling my name but I knew there was no way to get it home with me. It's almost half as tall as I am!</div>
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I LOVE these reindeer! I have one but plan on getting one in every size. Honey, clear out your books off the bookshelf!</div>
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This is actually a below average pastry counter as far as variety goes but it'll give you an idea of what I got to eat while there and what I now have to try to work off :o(</div>
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This was a cafe window but I loved the old window frame with the candles and the decor around it. So tastefully done. (never mind me in the reflection)</div>
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The most beautiful heather I've ever seen. And that includes Heather ex-McCartney ;o)</div>
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<a href="http://www.rodale.com/best-cleaners?cm_mmc=TheDailyFixNL-_-1042284-_-09142012-_-the_best_green_cleaners" target="_blank">The Enviromental Working Group (EWG)</a> put together a database of the best green cleaners on the market. If you are still buying the laundry soap, dishwasher detergent, general purpose cleaners etc., this is a great article to read. It's a fast read and it will help you purchase the products that will keep your family safe, especially if you don't want to or don't have time to make your own.<br />
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I choose to use the following simple products for all my cleaning needs: <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/mariwaddell" target="_blank">my essential oils</a> (of course!), borax, super washing soda and vinegar. I also use Dr. Bronner's liquid hemp soap but more for hand washing than anything else. I will do a blog post sometime soon on this so you can see how you really don't need all "that" stuff to clean your house.<br />
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Anyhow, read the article and leave comments if you have any. Till next time!Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11880481641504108865noreply@blogger.com0