Flash Cards usually come in a box that makes them hard to pull out or the box gets ripped, making them difficult to put back. So I came up with a way to make flash cards easy to keep together, using rings. Supplies for Flash Card Rings: Book Rings – preferably 1 1/2 to 2 inches in size Hole Punch Flash Cards Simply take your flash cards and punch 2 holes at the top, spaced from end to end....
However, being a homeowner and following certain social mores seem to require than we don’t ‘let the yard go.’ In my experience, having your lawn mowed is akin to vacuuming – even if everything else is a disaster, it seems to make quite an impact. So here’s a few things we’re doing to make our grass a little greener, if you catch my drift. Opt for Natural Fertilizer Years ago I gave up trying to make our lawn look like a multi-billion dollar golf course....
Pour a glass of milk. I choose skim to keep down the pounds. Which percent of milk do you pour yourself? Then get out a wrapped package of graham crackers, break them into sections, and start dipping. Be careful not to let it soak for too long. I have had to go diving in the milk for a few lost crackers.
Supplies for Mini Paper Santa Hats: red cardstock paper white cotton batting or cotton balls circle plate and pencil for tracing scissors double-sided tape glue headband – optional Place the plate over the red paper and with the pencil, trace a circle. Cut out your circle and then cut it in half. Roll your half circle into a cone and secure it with double-sided tape or glue. Add cotton to the top of your red cone in a ball and around the bottom rim, like Santa’s hat....
Sunday nights now beckon a different sort of ‘Trash Heap” around my home as Monday morning is garbage and recycling collection. We may not think about our garbage as being as wise as the great Madame of the Fraggles, but it certainly pays to be wise about your trash. Especially when it comes to the joys of composting. That’s right, I said “joys” and “composting.” Before you get your recycled plastics all in a bunch, let me start with a confession that up until last summer the idea of composting came to me in visions — no nightmares — of stinky decaying banana peels and rotting egg shells in my back yard causing an unparalleled stench and providing sustenance for a colony of rats only rivaled by Nihm....
Cheesy Zucchini Coins 3-4 small zucchini salt black pepper garlic powder grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 425° and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Slice the zucchini into rounds (around 1/4″ thick) and place on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle the zucchini rounds with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can omit the pepper and/or garlic powder if your kids aren’t fans. With a small spoon, add a little pile of Parmesan cheese to each round....
I don’t make cutesy food all that often, but when I do, my 3-year-old sure does love it! Like many kids his age, he’s been in a bit of an eating rut lately. Preparing food with me, and making a fun shape, seems to encourage him to sample a wider variety of foods. Tortilla Pinwheel Flower A cute and yummy meal or snack that kids can help prepare Flower: 1 flour tortilla, cream cheese, and jam (or your choice of filling) Flower center: blueberries, cherry tomato, stack of sliced bananas, etc....
Find the full tutorial on how to make these fun Sticker Doodle Dot Cards over at Family Crafts.
This is a quick drink you can serve for a sweet treat. With only 2 ingredients, you’ll have a yummy dessert to serve in no time! Mint Oreo Cookie Smoothie Recipe: yields 2 servings 2 cups milk – any flavor of milk, coconut tastes great 10 Mint OREO cookies – which ends up being a whole row Add your ingredients to your blender. If your blender has a smoothie setting, that’s the one to use....
Supplies for Lacing Spider Webs: yarn scissors hole punch circle paper – preferably cardstock plastic spider ring – you could make your own spider from yarn or pipe wire as well Take your circle paper and punch holes around the edge, as far or close as you want. The more holes, the more web you’ll have. Cut your yarn, fairly long to lace around the whole circle, and tie it tight at the top through the first hole....
Supplies for Witch Hat Drawings: black construction paper oil pastels metallic gel pens or Sharpies (optional) We started with a little hat-drawing brainstorming session: Will your hat be straight hat or have a bend at the top? Do you want a skinny hat or a wide hat? Will you make the brim big or little? Draw your hat in pencil first, if you like, then outline with pastel. Encourage your artist to fill the page with a nice, big hat!...
Add some puffy paint to your picture to make your snowman really pop out! I’m sharing these Cotton Ball Winter Paintings over at Creative Child Magazine. Head over to see the full tutorial and other great child-inspired articles!
Supplies for Paper Tube Stamped Snowmen: paper towel tube plate for paint heavy cardstock paper, any color or size white or silver paint black, orange and red paint thin paint brush for details Pour some of your white paint onto your plate. Dip your paper tube into the paint, making sure the whole circle gets paint on it it. Stamp your painted circle onto your paper. You’ll want to do this a few times in a line, overlapping, to create the snowman look....
It’s something I know the class will use, and it won’t break the budget. Plus, I do not think it is even possible to say “thank you” enough times or in enough ways to the fantastic teachers and educators who help my kids. essay writing service This Printable Bandage Tag can be taped or tied onto a box of bandages. It says, “Thank you for all you do. Here is a little first aid for the first grade”....
I’m partnering with Chobani for today’s pumpkin recipe. They are sharing all sorts of amazing things Made With Chobani! There are sweet, savory, and smoothie recipes, you’ll be sure find something perfect to make. This pumpkin pie dip I’ve made is delish and goes well with almost any cookie. Try them with graham crackers or ginger cookies! Recipe for Pumpkin Pie Dip from Chobani.com INGREDIENTS 1¼ c Chobani Blended Plain Greek Yogurt ¼ c reduced fat cream cheese, softened ¾ c powdered sugar 1 c canned pumpkin pie filling 1 t ground cinnamon ½ t ground nutmeg Pinch of salt...
The peanut butter cookies are soft and melt in your mouth. Plus, they are dotted with Reese’s Pieces candies. I love the crunch and extra peanut butter kick the Reese’s Pieces add. So make the kiddos a special after school snack. I am sure they will love coming home to a plate of Reese’s Pieces Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies and a glass of cold milk. And if you eat them all before the kids get home, I won’t tell....
You need just two supplies for this project: black Sharpies (or other permanent marker) and transparency film. Transparency film is a clear, see-through plastic sheet, like what you would use on an overhead projector. You can pick up a package of it at the office supply store. There are transparencies that go through the printer, and some that are just for writing on – either one will work here. First, cut the transparency sheets into bookmark-sized pieces, about 2-inches wide....
I have to say that when I received this package of Sharpies below, my mind started churning with all the fun crafty ideas I would create. Sharpie, an M&T Sponsor, is one of my favorites for markers/pens/writing utensils. I love they are permanent, bright, and colorful. And little did I know when I received this package that they now make and sell FABRIC markers! What?! So many projects to be had with those....
Today I am sharing one of my favorite “go to” recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Tostadas. I work ten hour days and my handsome husband works as well. During the week we are all about quick and easy meals. These veggie tostadas are super simple to make and they are tasty too! I use small corn tortillas as the tostada base. I like to keep things healthy so I bake them-no frying is necessary....
All it takes is a little cooked pasta, some colorful veggies, and italian salad dressing to give it a fresh pop. Your potluck party will thank you! Recipe for Summer Pasta Salad: 1 lb pasta – cooked, drained, and cooled Italian salad dressing – we’re using Marzetti Sweet Italian cheddar cheese cubes cherry tomatoes sugar snap peas sliced almonds *optional additions: broccoli, cranberry raisins, walnuts, feta cheese Cook your pasta, drain it, and let it cool....
