So, I never do this! But I have absolutely ZERO (good) photos of my when I was pregnant with my older two children. Z-E-R-O So this time I just had to haul myself down to JC Penny’s and get some actual Pregnancy Photos taken of myself. I don’t know why I didn’t do this for the first two kiddos…. It …Read the Rest
So I had a Dream Last Night……. You know, those infamous Baby dreams…. The ones that come right around your due date, and reveal how much stress and pressure you’re feeling about the upcoming baby…. We’ve all had them right? With my first child I dreamt that not only was she born at the lovely age of 16, but she …Read the Rest
UPDATE: We have a Winner! Comment #27 by Charlene, who said: These are so cute! Here are my picks: M31, F9, M32, M3, M41, S66, S65, S42 Thank you! Congratulations Charlene, a $15 gift card at Oh So Girly will really go a long way! Thanks to everyone for participating, and don’t forget to bookmark the site for when you …Read the Rest
Here it is…..the post you’ve been waiting for (I know I made you wait a long time to see it right ;) I’m not one for drama. I’m Soooo in love with this bag…..but I have no idea what I’m going to do with it. It’s WAY to colorful for my wardrobe. (I’ve had Brown, Black, and when I’m feeling …Read the Rest
Time for the Summer learning to begin! Last year we started our Alphabugs Lapbooks, and made it all the way through letter M for Mosquito. This Summer we hope to bring those Insect Lapbooks back out and add a few more letters. (Very Slowly.) (Very, Very Slowly.) Caterpillar Slow….. That’s right. We just got our own set of caterpillars in …Read the Rest
Sunday isn’t just the first official day of Summer, but it’s also Father’s Day! Besides stocking our house up with BBQ related items for Dad’s big cookoff, I realized that we didn’t really have anything to give Good Ole’ Dad….. So, today the kids are busy planning out the different chores they will be offering up to Honor Daddy! Totally …Read the Rest
My first adventure in applique. I used this adorable pattern I cut out left over fleece I had, and used some embroidery thread. Then I stitched it all together And sat back and admired my work Now, Someone tell me how to wash this thing! And while I’ve got you experts on the line….. What is the best fabric to …Read the Rest
I don’t even have time to write about it. So here is a bit of “Eye-Candy” of what I’ve been working on. It’s my first time using “Blocks” to make a panel I must say that I’m addicted. Stay tuned for the final project photos…..it’s going to be super cute!
Are these not the most beautiful little Koi Kites you’ve ever seen? These were so easy, even my 3 year old made one We we even lucky enough to get a bit of a breeze today! Click Here for Full Photo Instructions
These paper lanterns are soooooo simple to make. And they look so pretty when you use Origami Paper and hang them up as decorations. If you’re child can cut in a straight line, they can make these! And they love to have them to hang up in their bedrooms! Click Here for full Photo Tutorials
Just in time for the Summer heat! (Seriously, my kids are on either side of me fanning away……Loving it!) Anyway e made two different kinds of fans, and my kids love them both. For the second fan I made up a few printable templates for anyone else wanting to make some cute paper fans I had tons of fun decorating …Read the Rest
Just in case you think I’m the only funny one in the house, here are some funny things my kids have said this week. Sissy (6) (in a very proud voice) “I tried a new way to make a bagel Mom, I wanted the cream cheese warm, so I spread it on the bagel FIRST, then I put it in …Read the Rest
I won’t be teaching Sunday School Anymore. No more “Miss Valerie” Starting next week: I’ll be demoted to just “Regular Old Valerie” Kinda makes me sad It’s been really fun over the last few months getting to know all the little boys and girls in my “Bunny” class. I wonder if they’ll miss me. Some of them like me…..I just …Read the Rest
Just in case your children make something fantastic while learning about Japan Which is likely to happen, with all the amazing art techniques they’ll get to explore) Show them how to make this fun Origami frame to present their art: This frame has an adorable little Fishy I dug out of my new scrapbook set… See, I told you I …Read the Rest
…..Pitter Patter…. Hey What’s that sound? …..Pitter Patter……. There it is again? ….Pitter Patter……Pitter Patter….. I know it’s not my children (they sound like “stomp…stomp…crash…bang”) And it can’t be the baby (his range is a bit confined and can only kick my ribs) ….Pitter Patter….Pitter Patter…..Pitter Patter….. Oh Now I see what it is….. It’s the adorable Japanese Sandals we …Read the Rest
In Japan I think it’s called “Moku Hanga” And it’s essentially the same as what we know as “woodcut” printing. A design is etched into wood, rolled with ink and then printed on the paper. I’ve been wanting to make these for a while now….. But I’ve been afraid! Not of the mess, but I’ve been shaking in my flip-flops …Read the Rest
I Loved Origami as a kid. L-O-V-E-D it So this was really a treat to be able to teach Sissy (who is 6) some cute little Origami characters. However, the only easy thing I could remember was a paper cup. And since she wasn’t ready to be tackling Cranes and Inflatable Goldfish I went online to find some easy, kid …Read the Rest
Please don’t ask me why I’ve started a new unit study. I realize it’s June. I know that our newest addition will be here soon. But I’ve always loved Japan. Don’t ask me why I really have no idea. Probably because of all the stinkin’ adorable cartoons like this: Anyway, for some background: I started off the 2008 Homeschool year …Read the Rest
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