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Liberty Jane Clothing: Free American Girl Clothing Sewing Patterns

May 022013

Do you know how to sew or know someone who does? Well.. You will love the site Liberty Jane Clothing since they offer FREE sewing patterns for American Girl Clothing! I know that anything American Girl Brand has a hefty price tag and I think it is great you can get FREE patterns to make clothing for the dolls at a cheaper price and in a style your little girl will love. In fact, Liberty Jane Clothing offers free patterns for several other dolls too!

Check out all the FREE American Girl Clothing styles on Liberty Jane Clothing. Make sure to sign up for their newsletter because you will get 2 free patterns signing up!

Free Swimsuit Pattern for Dolls

Free American Girl Doll Dress Pattern

Homemade Bubble Solution

Apr 242013

Bubbles are my son’s favorite Spring/Summer activity and I saw this fun little Homemade Bubble Solution all over Facebook the past week and just had to share. If you buy the larger size Laundry Detergent then save it for this great idea. If you do not (like me) any container will work to hold the Homemade Bubbles.

Homemade Bubble Refill Station: from Premier Pediatrics-Dr. Deb Winburn and Dr. Todd Bush

Bubble solution:
12 cups of water
1 cup of dish soap
1 cup of cornstarch
2 Tbsp baking powder
….now go out and make some bubbles!!

Easy Nintendo DS Game Storage Solution

Apr 232013

I do not know about you, but I think Nintendo DS games are extremely small and super easy for a 5 year old to loose. I can not tell you how many games have missing for a bit. We have tried all sorts of storage including cases that are sold in stores but do not seem to do the job. The other day while shopping at Walmart (or any craft store) I found this plastic storage box back int he craft area.

There were several options and sizes and I chose the one that will only house games. This storage box only cost $3.00!! They had another that was the same size priced at $5.00 that you could make your own compartments. That one was neat because you could make a compartment to hold the DS it’s self. I allowed Colin to pick some stickers and I picked up a $1.00 pack of labels in which I wrote the name of the game. The labels are a good help for us to remember what games we have! Colin is starting to read so he knows where to put the games back.. We only allow one game out at a time.

For around $5.00 that includes the box, stickers and labels… Easy Nintendo DS Game Storage!

Earth Day Crafts

Apr 222013

Image Credit: The Gunny Sack

My little guy just loves to do crafts and make just about anything and I found a few Earth Day Crafts from some great bloggers! Check them all out… I am hoping you can make one or even a few.

Earth Day Crayons and Play-dough from The Gunny Sack (pictured above). Both of these crafts would be great to make with the kids and they will have a lot of fun playing them them after they are done! The melted crayons are so much fun and give you something to do with those broken crayons. Make sure to visit The Gunny Sack for all the details and step by step picture instructions too!

This Earth Day Mobile from Classified: Mom looks like a fun craft for all ages! If you have younger kids you can find Coloring pictures they can color instead of having to draw. Make sure to visit Classified: Mom for all the supplies needed and instructions.

Image Credit: Share and Remember

I just love this simple Earth Day Tissue Paper Craft from Share & Remember. (Note the one on Share & Remember has been updated to 2013). This one is a great skill project for those who need a little help with cutting or for the younger ones developing fine motor skills with tearing! Visit Share & Remember for the printable Earth with poem and instructions.

Image Credit: Kindergarten Rocks

How fun is this Earth Day Necklace found on Kindergarten Rocks? This one is make from Soil and Glue!! Note this project will take a few days since you have to let the Soil/Glue ball dry for a few days. For the color.. Just paint. Visit Kindergarten Rocks for all the instructions.

Simple Gifts Can Mean The Most

Apr 102013

While planning my grandpa’s funeral.. My family kept asking if I wanted to buy a Pillow or something special to put with my grandpa. I know how pricey anything can get with a funeral so I did not hesitate to say no. My son loves to make art and has made one pretty much anytime my grandpa was sick or in the hospital. So my son got busy and made this super cute drawing for his “Pop”. All it cost us was a few pieces of paper.. crayon and love This will be with my grandpa his great grandpa “Pop” forever!

This too allows for the child to feel like they have some part of the remembrance of that person too!

So to me.. The simple gifts mean the most to me. I know that if my grandpa could see it.. He would cherish the art over a pillow or trinket anytime! So if you want to give something to someone special.. Think simple and from the heart!

KOOL-AID Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

Mar 282013

We are always looking to find new ways to dye our Easter Eggs and this one is on my list this year! Bet they will smell great too!

KOOL-AID Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

2 env. (0.13 to 0.16 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any red color (try Cherry, Black Cherry, Strawberry or Tropical Punch flavor)

2 env. (0.14 oz. to 0.15 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any orange color (try Orange, Mango or Peach Mango flavor)

2 env. (0.13 oz. to 0.23 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any yellow or green color (try Lemonade, Piña or Lemon-Lime flavor)

2 env. (0.22 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any blue color (try Mixed Berry or Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade flavor)

1/2 cup water, divided

1-1/2 doz. hard-cooked eggs, cooled

Directions:

MIX contents of 2 (same-flavored) KOOL-AID envelopes with 2 Tbsp. water in 6- to 8-oz. container; stir to dissolve drink mixes. Repeat in 3 separate containers with remaining KOOL-AID envelopes.

PLACE eggs on cooling rack in sink; rinse eggs with tap water.

SPOON KOOL-AID mixtures, 1 at a time, over wet eggs to create tie-dye patterns. Repeat with remaining eggs.

POUR a little tap water over each egg to set colors. Use tongs to transfer eggs to paper towel-covered baking sheet to dry. Rinse sink immediately as needed.

Free Dr. Seuss Printable Coloring & Activity Sheets

Mar 022013

I found some great FREE Dr. Seuss printable coloring pages & activity sheets! For each one you will visit the site listed then right click on the image and save to your computer where you can use later or choose to print.

The first is the Dr. Seuss Addition Worksheet found on SunSentinel.com