Month: April 2012

  • DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

    The first time I made this, I went wild and added a lot of food coloring!  It looked great, but lasted on our driveway almost the entire summer!! This time, the paint lasted 2 weeks and then the rain washed it away. We used it to make a semi-permanent four square court and bases for kickball. […]

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  • DIY Felt Flowers for Mom

    Here’s a simple flower you can make for Teacher Appreciation Week, Easter, Mother’s Day, a little girl, or a new baby!  Best part – they’re inexpensive to make, your kids can help, and you get to use your glue gun! This was inspired by the flowers on Too Much Time, she has a great tutorial on how to […]

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  • Life Skills: Kid Accessible Items

    Kid Accessible Items Do you have a “Kid Sized House”?  My friend Kara Carrero and I were just talking about it.  In fact, we recorded the podcast here.  What exactly is a Kid Sized House?  It’s one where kids can access items easily in your home. When my kids do things for themselves and feel […]

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  • Chaperone Field Trip Survival Tips

    Successful Chaperoning.   I’ve taken groups of children everywhere from Dairy Queen to Mount Vernon.  I’ve gone as the classroom teacher and as a chaperoning parent.  Chaperoning is not for the faint of heart! Read to find out 8 tips for Leading a Small Group of Children, 5 Questions to Ask Before You Leave, and […]

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