We've mentioned in the past how much we love P&G products, right? Ha, ha, ha, just kidding, we KNOW we have. We have had the wonderful opportunity to try out the amazing Swiffer® WetJet® Extra Power Pad with the scrubbing power of Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser. This innovative product powers through up to 2X more dried-on dirt and grime with less effort* (*vs. mop and bucket), making it easy to get the shiny floors you always dreamed of in 2013.With four kids in my home and two in Jamie's (not to mention her two pups) we are always looking for faster, better, easier ways to keep our home neat and clean. Let's face it, life is busy and cleaning is not something most people enjoy. With products that make cleaning easier the Swiffer® WetJet® makes that task a little more enjoyable.This month save over $90 on innovative products including Charmin®, Pantene® and Tide® in the P&G brandSAVER® from your local Sunday paper. Not sure if the Have You Tried This Yet? P&G brandSAVER® will be included in … [Read more...]
An Inspirational Playlist for My Girls
Recent studies show that self-esteem issues for girls begin as early as age 5 (Source). I am all too familiar with this as I've watched my oldest (age 6.5, 1st grade) compare herself to her friends since her second year of preschool. I've watched her go in the bathroom, stand on a stool, and look at herself in the mirror...I've heard her complain that she doesn't like her hair...For the most part, I belive both of my girls have a pretty good self esteem. After all, my husband and I try to foster it whenever we can. We repeatedly tell them (and try to show them) that we love them. We tell them they are beautiful, we praise them when they succeed at things, and we encourage them (and let them know it's ok) when they fail at something.Sometimes we struggle though. It's hard to find just the right words or life and time get away from us and we forget that kids need encouragement every day. I know it will be even harder as my girls grow into the teenage years. They will rely less … [Read more...]
Birch Bark Valentine
Welcome to day 14, our final day, of Toys In The Dryer 14 Days of Valentines!For the past 14 days we've brought you non-stop Valentine's posts as a celebration of this lovely Holiday. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have. Don't forget to click on the button at the end of this post to see all of our past Valentine's posts.We have a beautiful River Birch Tree in the front of our house. It constantly sheds bark and I am always tempted to do something with the bark. (Our Birch Tree after an ice storm last winter. The limbs are heavy with ice)I finally came up with a unique idea for the bark--Valentines! Super cute, super easy to make, and nearly FREE!We started by taking some bark off of our tree. We made sure to only take bark that was already falling off so that we did not injure the tree.Next we pealed the layers of the bark as best we could so that it wouldn't shred any further.Then we painted a heart on the inside of the bark. If you are doing this project, make sure … [Read more...]
7 Unique Valentine Treats
Welcome to day 13 of Toys In The Dryer 14 Days of Valentines! From January 25 through February 7 we'll be posting non-stop Valentine's posts to celebrate this lovely holiday.Like most Holidays, Valentine's Day has some awesome treats associate with it. Once again, we've scoured the internet in search of some unique morsels to share with your kids.1. Just For You Giant Valentine Cookie--Who doesn't love cookies? Giant ones are even better!2. Love Potion #9--Considering raspberries are my favorite fruit, I'll take this potion any day!3. Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops--They're actually made from cookie dough but you roll it and shape it like Play Dough.4. Heart Shaped Pizza--Almost all kids love pizza. Add a Valentine twist by shaping it into a heart.5. DIY Personalized Valentine Treats--These are sure to make any kid feel special.6. Love Shack--The only thing I can say is that this is WAY too cute!7. Shirley Temple--Typically a summer drink, this will add a refreshing … [Read more...]
Pin the Heart on the Love Bug–FREE printable!
Welcome to day 12 of Toys In The Dryer 14 Days of Valentines! From January 25 through February 7 we'll be posting non-stop Valentine's posts to celebrate this lovely holiday. Do your children have Valentine Parties at school? Do you have to help plan the games for the party? Though I was not involved in planning my daughter's Valentine party this year, I did come up with a great game to help fill some time. It's a spin off of the old classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" but this time it's "Pin the Heart on the Love Bug!" If you want to play Pin the Heart on the Love Bug at your school party or even at home with your kids, you'll need: 4 pieces of white 8.5 x 11 paper 1 piece of pink or red paper A bandana to use as a blind fold Tape Scissors Start by clicking each quarter of the love bug photo above to download all of them. Make sure to click on this download button and this one only or you'll get a bunch of ads and junk! The button is just below each … [Read more...]
Lovely Little Love Bugs
Welcome to day 11 of Toys In The Dryer 14 Days of Valentines! From January 25 through February 7 we'll be posting non-stop Valentine's posts to celebrate this lovely holiday.These little love bugs are REALLY easy to make and really fun too! It will only take a few minutes and a few supplies as well.Here's what you will need:papermarkerstapler (or glue)pipe cleanerpencilCut out two hearts (one for each side of the love bug)We cut out 48 hearts because we made 24 of these for my son's class room door at school Roll up a strip of construction paper or cardstock and secure with a few staples (or glue)Attach the "wings" by using the same method. Then color a face on each love bug. You will need to wrap a piece of pipe cleaner around a pencil to give it a curly cue shape and then secure them to the top of the love bug. Enjoy!Click on the button below to see all of our past Valentine's posts. … [Read more...]
