I have been meaning to get back into doing Unplug Your Kids projects with the kids and this week’s theme could not have been more timely– TINY. Just today my package came from the Greater Good store, which is tied to sites like The Rainforest Site and The Hunger Site. Included in the package were…
Month: June 2009
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
1. Stage an art show. Collect favorite art projects and hang them in the garage or living room with small tags underneath noting the title, artist and price. Hand out fake money and allow people to purchase favorite works. If you like, think up a theme or medium (yarn and paint, watercolors, Japanese inspired…) and…
Hi Beautiful!
Here’s a little tip for when you’re signing up for newsletters and online subscriptions. If it asks for your first name, have a little fun! I have one site that sends me updates that begin "My Queen…". Another greets me with "Hi Sexy!". 🙂 Not only is this a very nice way to have…
Fun on the Road
Stuck in a car together and looking for ways to keep the kids happy? Whether you’re headed cross country or are just looking for ways to make a trip the grocery store more fun, here’s some activities and ideas that work for us. Some of these also workgreat IN the grocery store to keep the…
What to do if Your Child has Superpowers
"You may have heard that it could happen at any time. One moment your child might be playing with a toy truck and the next moment he or she is levitating a few feet above the ground. Or your baby might suddenly transform into an ice sculpture. Or – and I have heard this worry…
A Walk in the Moonlight
Tonight was not the easiest of nights. Daryl and the girls had "media night" for the play they are in. They have practice every weeknight and tonight they left early in full costume to rehearse act one and meet the press. As with the rest of June, I was on my own with two little…
Homemade Rubber Stamp Ink
Magical mama Susan shared this great craft recipe many moons ago… Powdered Clothes Dye (any color) like Rit ( I used tempura powdered paint ) 1/4 Teaspoon rubbing Alcohol 5 Tablespoons Glycerin Mix dye with alcohol to the consistency of thin cream. Add glycerin. Stir until well blended. This makes enough to replenish a stamp…
Note to Self
This week I should…. Run through the grass with Victoria Splash in more puddles with the kids Read more books to Jack Lead a big, messy art project Snuggle more with Anna Make more granola bars Wear bright red lipstick Go on a late night walk with one of the kids Be sillier Savor Alex’s…
Watermelon Lemonade!
Here’s what I want to make next time we have extra watermelon on our hands! I stumbled onto a recipe for watermelon lemonade on a blog and it sounded delicious. It was a bit big, long and complicated so I went googling! Most of the recipes I found called for astounding amounts of watermelon (15…
10 Ways to Make the Day Magical
Happy Monday! Time for a list! Here’s a few simple ways to make some memories this week with a special focus on summer fun. 1. Make ice necklaces! Freeze some long lengths of yarn in water filled muffin cups. Have the kids add bits of things to make designs if they like — flower petals,…