If you're like me...messes are something that drive you crazy! The thought of ooey gooey slimy pumpkin guts all over my kitchen makes my anxiety level rocket! However, Jamie doesn't mind the gooey pumpkin guts but her girls won't have anything to do with the slime. Solution- PAINT your pumpkins! This project is great because your itty bitty toddlers really shouldn't be carving with knives and sharp tools anyway. Here is what you will need: Mini pumpkins (or big ones if you want) Craft paint Paint brushes Kids eager to decorate for Halloween Bowl of water to rinse brushes Step 1: Clean off any excess dirt from your pumpkins Step 2: Paint shirts!!! They're a must. Step 3: Paint away, and have fun doing it. Step 4: Hose down the kiddos Step 5: Let dry (however we learned that a hairdryer makes this step go waaaaaaaaaaaay faster! Do you paint or carve your pumpkins? Why? … [Read more...]
Moms never get sick days
I was thinking to myself, as I wallowed in my own pity, that moms never get sick days. When I say moms, I mean moms, Mr. moms, nannies, etc. My darling daughter shared her cough with me this past week, and for some reason I got a hefty dose of blech with it! Coughing up a storm, low grade fever and a totally hot and sexy raspy voice to boot. Now, I'm not complaining because I know I have the best job in the world, but how come when I get sick the world keeps moving (and sometimes even faster than before)? How come when my husband is sick the world seems to halt for him? (photo from Sun Dazed) Moms never get sick days! Why is that? Where in the job description does it say "PTO not available?" If I could create a job description for moms, Mr moms and nannies it would say: I am the CEO of a family, a full time maid, chef, personal assistant, nanny, gardener, nurse, vegetable pusher, taxi cab driver, teacher, interior designer, personal shopper, milk maker, book keeper, … [Read more...]
Nature’s Hand Granola
We are pleased to share with our fabulous readers a little about Nature’s Hand Granola. Nature’s Hand was founded in 1971 in Burnsville, Minnesota (about half way between our houses!). They only use premium, all-natural ingredients--no artificial colors or flavors; no preservatives; no sodium and no trans fats. Lindsi and her family are granola freaks and Jamie is a granola newbie. We were excited when we were contacted to write a review for Nature’s Hand. We each received two flavors of our choice along with a surprise money saving coupon for Greek yogurt and a super cool glass bowl with a lid. Both Lindsi and Jamie chose Maple Pecan (great minds think alike) while our second choices were Cinnamon Apple and Vanilla Almond respectively. Initial thoughts: The boldly colored packaging for this granola are great! Each bag is resealable (which is good for granola because if left to air it will get “soggy”) and has a see through window to give you a sneak peek of what is … [Read more...]
Edible acorns
Looking for a fun and easy snack idea for the fall? Look no further- Edible Acorns! I wanted to share both versions with you and let you decide which one you liked better. Be sure to vote at the bottom of the post. Option A- Option B- Items needed: Items needed: doughnut holes chocolate kisses pretzels mini wafer cookies chocolate frosting melted white chocolate crushed toffee pretzels Add frosting to the top of the hole Add white chocolate to the kiss Cover frosting with crushed … [Read more...]
Boo Boo Bunny
"Mommy, I've got a boo boo!" How many times a day do you hear this, or something similar? If your kids are anything like mine they are constantly asking for band-aids and ice packs to make the owie better. I found this really cute idea years ago on "How to Make a boo boo Bunny" and I have one in my freezer right now. Its really easy to make (even if you are craft-challenged) and it will be a quick fix for any boo boos, scrapes, bumps, or ouchies that come your way. To make your own boo boo bunny you'll need: A washcloth A rubber band Thin ribbon Google eyes Small pom pom Craft glue (or hot glue gun if you prefer) Step 1: Fold your washcloth in half to make it look like a triangle. Step 2: Roll the cloth from the point to the long side of the cloth. Step 3: Fold the rolled up cloth in half. Step 4: Fold it in half again so that the loose ends point backwards towards your first fold. Step 5: Secure the folds with a rubber band (place it … [Read more...]
Glurch or Slime
Messy fingers? No way! Not with this recipe! Glurch, a.k.a. slime, is a HUUUUUGE favorite in our home for the kids AND for the mom. Here's why my kids love it: it feels really cool it's is easy to make it makes great "farting" noises (yes, my son made me promise to share that one) Here's why I love it: it's easy to make it's cheap it is sticky, slimy and ooey gooey (oops...the kids should be saying that) it does NOT stick to things (no messes on hands, no messes on tables and it washes right out of clothes) it is the perfect combination of slime and goop but no matter how hard you try it won't leave a mess Here is what you need: 1 bottle of white glue (4oz) 1/2 tsp Borax ("20 mule team")- found in the laundry detergent aisle water Directions: In one plastic bowl mix the glue and 3oz water, stir well. In another bowl mix Borax and 1/4 cup of hot water (add a drop or two of food coloring here to give it a color of your choice). Pour glue and water mixture into the … [Read more...]
