Original Fast Food

While the events here are true, initials have been changed to represent middle names. The newspapers I have been saving since January are in Dave’s car, and should arrive around 4 o’clock today. I would have brought them myself yesterday, but there was no room left to pack them in my car, after the groceries, [...]

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School Party Valentine Crafts

School Party Valentine Crafts (Valentine Box Ideas are here.) I’ve been perusing the web for the ultimate Valentine Day Craft and Party activities for my son’s Valentine’s Party. We won’t be able to do them all, so we’re making the final cut today. Here are some of our favorites: Tissue paper hearts: Cut heart shapes [...]

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Recycling Old Jeans

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recycling old jeans — a fashion statement.

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Making Toys With Salt Dough

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Make toys with salt dough.

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Nosebleed Seats

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There was another holiday concert for another brother last night.  As I am always one who tries to learn from experience, I decided we would cut our sitting time down dramatically by arriving to our seats at the last possible moment. We arrived, the boys donning their favorite suit jackets, ties, and one with cowboy [...]

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White Christmas Ornaments

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A recipe to make white Christmas ornaments that will last for decades.

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Turn a Hand Into A Keepsake Turkey

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Everyone knows a hand makes a great turkey. So, why not use the cornstarch dough we used to make ghosts to whip up a few “handprint turkey keepsakes.” Here’s what you’ll need: 1 cup Corn Starch 1 pound (2 cups) baking soda 1-1/4 cups cold water 1 tablespoon light colored vegetable Oil a hands waxed [...]

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Marshmallow Kits for the Teachers

I had every intention of using my Grandmother’s recipe to make marshmallow treats for my son’s teachers.  However, after making the first batch of marshmallows, I came to my senses and realized what a daunting task this was. I knew myself well enough to know I would crack under the pressure to make perfectly formed [...]

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Vibrant Colored Playdough Recipe

This cooked play dough recipe makes a soft, pliable dough that kids, and Moms, can’t keep stop playing with.  The addition of Kool-Aid adds vibrant color, (richer than you’ll get with food coloring) and a yummy scent.  Cooked playdough lasts longer than the traditional uncooked method. Plus, adding a drop of Lavender Oil to the [...]

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