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The Best Coloring Books

cindylouh — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:58:44 +0000

Someone left me a comment asking what are my favorite coloring books. Actually until I had my princess loving daughter I was never a big fan of coloring books and my two boys never really used or seemed to enjoy them. I always felt a plain piece of paper was the way to go, but [...]

Keeping the kids busy

cindylouh — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:12:01 +0000

Thank you for all of your comments. I am so excited to use the ideas–keep them coming! I am posting a tutorial on #6 plastic next week! My kids are still on break and looking for things to do so we will try some of these simple activities from Dover Publications. They are all free [...]

Getting Things Done

cindylouh — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:53:08 +0000

or Keepin’ It Real or My Dirty Little Secret It is a New Year. Usually I don’t have New Year’s Resolutions (as you will see from the photos below), my life is just lived a bit more haphazardly. Remember that girl up there in my header is me—skipping along, stuff falling out of the wagon and while I never [...]

How to Make Newspaper Party Hats

cindylouh — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:20:12 +0000

Here is a quick way to make last minute party hats for New Year’s Eve. We made two different styles of newspaper hats. Child’s sized Newspaper Party Hat Use a whole sheet of newspaper Fold in half Fold each of the top corners to the center Fold top layer at bottom up Fold it up again Turn newspaper over and fold up [...]

New Year’s Party Favor Ideas

cindylouh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:06:04 +0000

Last year we had a large dinner on New Years Day. At each place setting I wrapped up a pedometer (you can find them at the dollar store) with a note that said, “May all your steps be happy and healthy!” You could also put the pedometer in a Pillow Box and attach a note. I think [...]

Free Printable Thank You Cards

cindylouh — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:16:12 +0000

It is time to say thanks for all of those gifts! Here is a round up of some free printable thank you notes From Evie S Self Mailing Note Card From Real Simple Magazine Fill-in-the-Blank Thank You Note From Fisher Price cute notes for your child to color If only everyone could “bee” so nice! You make [...]

Merry Christmas!

cindylouh — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:30:33 +0000

Photos from this years Breakfast With Santa I hope your Christmas is merry and your New Year bright!

Last Minute Treat - How to make peppermint bark

cindylouh — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:41:10 +0000

If you need something really fast this is for you. This is really the cheap way out because I used candy coating instead of white chocolate. I know that stuff is really not healthy or should even be considered edible —but it is tasty! All you need is one package Almond bark also called vanilla candy [...]

Felt Holly Napkin Rings

cindylouh — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:41:27 +0000

Here is a quick craft to keep the kids busy and also knock finding napkin rings off your list! I saw these years ago but don’t remember where. I looked for a template but couldn’t find one so I made one. Felt Holly Napkin Ring Template Download the template and print out on cardstock. Trace around the [...]

Free Christmas Gift Tags and Labels

cindylouh — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:13:12 +0000

Here is a roundup of free printable Christmas gift tags and labels From Bucklette Bucklette’s gift tags can be downloaded here. She has four charming sets so make sure you scroll thru her previous posts I am loving these tags from Papercrave Papercrave gift tags can be downloaded here From Mushy Mushy’s printable labels can be downloaded here From Sew Mama Sew [...]