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April 5, 2013 · 11:04 pm

No Sew DIY Birthday Shirt #2!!!

Okay, back again with some enhancements on the birthday shirt. Someone pointed out in my last post that I had the peace signs upside down on my last example. Well, a perfectionist like myself could not let that stay that way, and while remaking the shirt, I made some other changes. Whichever shirt you decide to make, if you do make one, your child will love it!

I used the same t-shirt, ultra hold and peace sign accent fabric. I added some iron on letters for his name and then I also added six stars for another way to show he is 6 and of course a super star! I have really liked making the shirts and I have lots of ideas for more and want to add some decorative outline stitching with my new sewing machine and you can expect to see a lot more examples of unique and fun kid’s shirts in the future.

Love to hear your comments and about some creations that you have made! We love comments!!!

Little Golden Book, Old Mac Donald Had a Farm Review and Giveaway!!!

The Little Golden Book, Old Mac Donald Had a Farm is such and adorable book. Read to your child the familiar song as you go through all the animals on Old Mac Donald’s farm. The end is funny as the animals all leave the barn and instead find their way inside Old Mac Donald’s house. At the end they all are in bed with him which will bring quite a laugh to you and your child. Share this delightful book with your child today!

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April 1, 2013 · 10:09 pm

The Little Golden Book of Jokes and Riddles Review & Giveaway!!!

Little kids think it’s the greatest thing when they can tell jokes and riddles. The Little Golden Book of Jokes and Riddles if full of kid friendly comedy material that we as parents must have heard 1000 times, but coming for the first time from our kids makes us laugh out loud with them. You will find riddles like, Why did the girl throw the clock out the window, knock knock jokes, riddles in black and white, prehistoric jokes, spooky and kooky jokes and so many more. Share this book with the little comedian in your life today. It’s all new material to them.

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March 31, 2013 · 1:05 am

DIY No Sew Birthday Shirt!!!

If you are looking for a super easy and inexpensive way to add fun and great memories to your child’s birthday, you will like this. To make this shirt you will need a plain t-shirt. I found some inexpensive Hanes Beefy T-Shirts , some fabric and heat n bond ultra.

Next, you can search on Google for a number template and print that out, then pin it to the fabric and cut it out. Apply the fabric to the backing and then peel the paper liner off.

Now you will have an iron on applique you just need to iron on your T-Shirt. After ironing on the number you are all done. Fast, easy and so fun for the birthday girl or boy!

What do you think of the finished project? We added some enhancements, check it out HERE. Check out my other Birthday Shirt Tutorial Post for another version.

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March 29, 2013 · 10:23 pm

String Eggs; A Fun Easter Craft!!!

Sting eggs are an easy and fun craft project you can make to decorate for Easter and other occasions. To get started, you will need balloons, white glue and crochet thread. The small water balloon type balloons work best because you can easily inflate them to look like eggs.

Make a glue mixture with white glue and water. Use 2 parts glue and 1 part water, this is messy, so be sure to cover your work surface. Next, cut the thread and dip it in the glue and start wrapping it around the balloon.

You can use a lot of string to wrap or use less, it is a personal choice as to which look you like. When you have have finished wrapping the entire balloon, you can hand them or prop them up to dry. When they are fully dry and stiff to the touch, hold the end of the balloon and pop it with a pin.

Don’t be scared, I made a lot of these, and very few popped with a loud pop because of all the glue they are coated with. Instead, they release the air slowly making sounds similar to the snap, crackle and pop you hear when you add milk to Rice Krispies cereal. Once the balloon is completely deflated you can easily pull it out through an opening in the string.

Place your string eggs in a bowl, put them on a ribbon to make a festive garland, use them to make a wreath, you can even add pretty little string lights, there are so many options, so have fun!

Let me know if you tried this fun project. I would like to hear about your results and how you used them to decorate. Happy Easter!!!

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· 7:28 pm

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us is filled with 101 stories of miracles, faith and answered prayers. This is a great book to read to restore your faith especially if you are having a rough time. There are amazing stories like the one of how two cars heading for an inevitable crash suddenly don’t and both the little girl in one of the cars and the driver of a truck that was behind them, say they saw angels all around the cars. The truck driver says he literally saw the cars pass through each other and yet there is not a scratch on them, the little girl asked her mother is she saw the angels that were pushing the two cars apart. It was one of the many stories that really show that there are angels among us.

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March 28, 2013 · 10:15 pm

Wonder Forge, Disney Easter Matching Game Review and Giveaway!!!

If you are looking for a fun Matching game the Disney Easter version is sure to please. This great version features your favorite Disney characters with some with special Easter goodies. My little guys loved playing this with their mom and dad and then played on their own. It is very adaptable to ages as you can put in as many or little to match the skill and ages of the children.

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March 27, 2013 · 10:51 pm

Charlie: A Toy Story DVD Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

JOIN A YOUNG BOY AND HIS DOG OUT TO THWART LOCAL BULLIES AND THEIR EVIL PLAN TO INFILTRATE A TOY STORE IN THIS NEW, FAMILY FRIENDLY LIVE-ACTION FILM IN THE TRADITION OF HOME ALONE AND MY DOG SKIP

CHARLIE: A TOY STORY

Street Date: April 2, 2013

SRP: $14.98

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure in this Dove “Family Approved” live-action feature as 10- year-old Caden and his best friend, Charlie, a golden retriever, set out to thwart the evil plans of the bumbling town bullies who are out to break into Caden’s Dad’s toy shop to steal his new one-of-a-kind toy invention. Filled with warmth and humor, this laugh-a-minute comedy will give you back your dreams and show you that anything is possible if you just believe in yourself!

CAST

Randy Ochoa (Mars Needs Moms, Yogi Bear, Land of the Lost)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type: DVD

Catalog #: EOE-DV-7449

Running Time: 99 mins.

Genre: Family

Aspect Ratio: 16 x 9 (1.78:1)

Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital

Language: English w/ SDH Subtitles

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March 26, 2013 · 9:32 pm

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March 24, 2013 · 11:52 pm

Favorite Little Golden Books for Springtime Hardcover Box Set Review & Giveaway!!!

It is spring despite Mother Nature still thinking it’s winter here in the northeast. Little Golden books are books we all grew up with, just seeing one of the classics brings back so many memories for me. A perfect gift for any child’s Easter basket or just a springtime treat is the Little Golden Books, Springtime Box Set. This set contains a delightful cast of bunnies, baby animals, and gardening children, this classic set is sure to provide you and your child will lots of read aloud fun. Set contains Home for a Bunny, Where Do Giggles Come From?, The Little Red Hen, Two Little Gardeners and Baby Farm Animals. Now please Mother Nature can you give us some spring weather to go along with these books!

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