It all started when Nutty saw (and liked) some pop cap necklaces online and I got a hair-brained idea that we should make them for party favors for her birthday. I searched all over the internet on how to make them and found that in theory they'd be super easy for me us to make on our own! Hubby and I drank a few (ahem) beverages and we saved up enough caps to make the necklaces... The first problem was getting the plastic, rubbery thing out of the middle of the cap. Those buggers are harder to get out than they look! I (and when I say I, I mean Hubby) resorted to burning them off with his torch. It worked great except for the smell, but it created another problem. See the color? Never mind, I was going to paint them anyway...after all, the caps are from (cough) adult beverages. Next came flattening the caps. No problem right? We'd just take a hammer and flatten them. I saw plenty of people do it online... Ok, so they're a bit mis-shapen but that just adds … [Read more...]
Pogo.com Online Games #Poppit
ToysInTheDryer focuses on finding ways to spend quality time with your children. However, sometimes you need a break from them, and/or they need a break from you. It can be difficult to keep your children entertained (and quiet) while you get that much needed 15 minutes to yourself. It might also be hard for you to let go and relax for short periods of time. Playing games online solve both of those problems! Pogo.com offers 100+ FREE online games suitable for multiple ages and interests. They have everything from simple, relatively low thinking games such as Mahjong and Poppit, to Scrabble and card games that require some level of concentration, all the way up to Chess and casino games that require skill. Pogo.com even offers multi-player games! I prefer the low thinking games and some of the classic board games. Nutty (age almost 6) loves that she can play the low thinking games (Bejeweled and Poppit) just like her mom! We use online games from Pogo.com as rewards for Nutty and … [Read more...]
Mocktails–Fun Summer Drinks!
Summers are filled with picnics and BBQs, pool parties and lazy days at the beach, weekends at the cabin and camping trips. We love any excuse to get together with friends and family. Often, the coolers are packed with delicious food and lots of ice cold beverages. If you happen to be pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, are the sober cab for your fun get togethers, or want special drinks for the kids to enjoy, the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) has some refreshing ‘summer sippers’ that we think you’ll enjoy. With help from supporters, they have compiled a whole recipe book full of great non-alcohol drinks worth checking out, whether you are a mommy-to-be or not! 049 These mocktails/summer sippers are super yummy and are not only good for pregnant ladies, they make perfect drinks for kids, and some are a great substitute for calorie filled alcoholic beverages if you are on a weight loss challenge like Jamie is this summer! Nightlock We wish … [Read more...]
Paper Ring Count Down to Kindergarten
My oldest starts Kindergarten this year and I can assure you he will not let anyone forget it. He has been asking me "when do I get to start Kindergarten?" for at least a year now. Now that we're in the home stretch for the first day of school I thought it would be fun to make a "visual" for him so he could really understand how much longer until that big day. (Well, OK to be completely honest- my mom gave me the idea!) I made an old fashion paper ring counter for him. I found a cute school bus photo online and printed it out. Then I counted off the days until the first day of school and made a paper ring for each day. Starting last night he gets to tear off one ring before bed and when he gets to the school bus he knows it's school time! What fun! My mom even had a great idea to add to the "good ol' fashion paper ring"....mark off special dates along the way with big events so he has even more to look forward to. I added a special ring for "the state fair starts," "back to school … [Read more...]
Mommy Blogger, What I Really Do…
Inspired by all the "What People Think I Do" photos floating around the internet, I decided to make my own about being a Mommy Blogger. You will need to click on the photo to make it bigger! … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Activities
It's hard enough to entertain your kids during the summer, let alone when it rains outside. Today we're bringing you 10 ways to keep your kids occupied during the rain. #10- Make your own treasure hunt #9- Corn starch and water #8- Indoor obstacle course #7- Popsicle stick puzzles #6- Scratch drawings #5- Make cleaning fun #4- Make your own playdough #3- Shaving cream and glue #2- Coloring with your kids #1- Tissue paper flowers … [Read more...]
