Category Archives: kid stuff

05
Mar, 2013

movie monday (better late than never): reading a longer book

here’s one especially for grandmas and other #1 fans of my happy little dude.  (everyone else can feel free to watch just the first minute or two.  you’ll get the idea.)  this is a book we found at the library … Continue reading →

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05
Mar, 2013

celebrate the boy: freight train game

happy little dude’s 3rd birthday was this week.  we had a party with three of his friends from daycare today and i created this game as a take-home party favor.  it was inspired by the book freight train by donald … Continue reading →

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26
Feb, 2013

celebrate the boy, year 3!

it’s that time of year again…. one my favorite sewing-blog-fest events of the year… celebrate the boy!  i’m hoping to participate, but i’m feeling a bit behind since i haven’t started anything yet and don’t have solid plans in place … Continue reading →

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14
Feb, 2013

valentines!

saw this idea on pinterestswapped it up a little by cutting out a heart shaped hole instead of a rectangle. and then realized that maybe i’d gone a little overboard. you can only put the tiniest bit of shaving cream … Continue reading →

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07
Feb, 2013

another little reorganization post: a kitchen drawer for my small boy

i saw this idea on pinterest and after digging around, discovered that the original post was written on one of my favorite blogs:  lovely design.  i thought it was a brilliant idea and after some thought, decided that i could … Continue reading →

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04
Feb, 2013

movie monday: making ornaments

this past christmas, we made ornaments for gifts.  here’s how:    

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21
Jan, 2013

movie monday: the early literacy edition

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17
Dec, 2012

movie monday: the happy toddler takes a call

(sorry about that, I think this will work now!)

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13
Nov, 2012

movie monday (okay, it’s really tuesday): fizzle sizzle!

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05
Nov, 2012

new feature! kid app reviews!

[warning!  this is a verrrrry long post.  if you have no interest in purchasing apps for kids, just skip this one.]  i’ve been researching kid apps to use in my programs at the library in a very scientific manner–i.e. putting … Continue reading →

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