Around the holidays I often get asked by friends about gift ideas for kiddos. My favorite gift is ALWAYS a book, but I will let in the educational toys every now & then ;) So, today I’ve complied for you, with visuals of course, my favorite books & toys that are currently scattered about … [Read more...] about My {FAVORITE} Books and Toys for Preschoolers
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idea collage: Homemade Playdough 3 Ways
I have been MIA the last couple of days because my little brother just got hitched this weekend!!! Wahoo – he’s that last sibling to tie the knot. I don’t have a wrap-up from last week, so I’ll share some more from the wedding tomorrow :) So, without further ado…I thought I’d throw this … [Read more...] about idea collage: Homemade Playdough 3 Ways
playdough: Cotton Candy Playdough
Well, it CAN get better than CHOCOLATE Playdough, introducing Cotton Candy Playdough! I {LOVE} making playdough! And V {LOVES} to see what I come up with – “make pay-dough mama” :):):) I used the same cotton candy liquid flavoring I used in the Cotton Candy Cake Cookies to make this … [Read more...] about playdough: Cotton Candy Playdough
fancy fun: Bread Clay Beads and Necklace
So, I’ve declared this week Bread Week! Yay! Yippee! Wahoooooo! Okay, I’m done ;) Tuesday, we had my yummy Beer Bread on the docket. Today, little miss V is gonna share with you how to make these adorable bread clay beads for this fabulous necklace (well, I’m really the one who is gonna … [Read more...] about fancy fun: Bread Clay Beads and Necklace
playdough: Chocolate Playdough
Seriously, ya’ll, it can’t get any better than CHOCOLATE play-doh – can it?! Well, lo & behold, I made some play-doh without using my usual Kool-Aid method! I decided to live on the edge and try something new (Kool-Aid colors are lacking in the natural color arena - go figure – guess no one … [Read more...] about playdough: Chocolate Playdough
Kool-Aid Dyed Playdough
I adore Kool-Aid, and not for the usual drinking purposes, but blended in a yummy, super soft, homemade, Kool-Aid Dyed Playdough. Now, confession time. I have NEVER, in my life, had Kool-Aid. Now, I know exactly what you are thinking - no, not even as a child either, not once have I tried … [Read more...] about Kool-Aid Dyed Playdough