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Organize Your Summer

How do you organize your summer?  I use a binder system I talk about here and here.  I look through websites and newspapers and talk with other parents about all the cool (and free) programs that are going on around town.  Then I organize it all in one place.  Why?  Well partially because I’m an […]

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Home Projects | Photography

Photo Mosaic Wall Decor

I wanted to share a little home project I’ve been working on.  This is a photo mosaic with pictures of the two kids that I put up in the hallway between their two rooms.  The wall decal came from Kohl’s and the 5×5 photo plaques are from Shutterfly.

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Home Projects | Kid Crafts

Thank You Notes for Little Kids

Thank you cards are a big deal around here.  Even when my kids are too little to write out their own cards I have them sit with me and tell me what they liked about their presents and then have them decorate the envelopes.  Since Cole can write his own thank you notes Kiley of […]

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Creative Play | Home Projects

Playroom Scrabble Wall

This was another Pinterest find that I knew would be perfect for our playroom.  I order some 6 x 12 Birch Plywood and cut them in half to make 6 inch square pieces of wood.  I borrowed a friend’s Cricut machine and cut vinyl letters and small numbers.  After sticking on the vinyl I modge […]

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Creative Play | Home Projects

Doorway Puppet Theater

I pinned a doorway puppet theater on Pinterest a while back and I had been itching to whip it up for a few weeks now.  It turned out to be a rather easy project.  I used my cheap-o Target sewing machine but you could easily use some iron on hem tape if you’re not a […]

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