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Get Crafty
Here's a special Mother's Day craft for kids that is simple and easy to do. All you need is a few things and a little creativity.
What You Need Construction Paper Plain White Copy Paper (or White Construction Paper) Hole Punch Scissors Crayons/Markers Glue Ribbon
What You Do
Take a piece of your favorite colored construction paper and fold it in half.
Take several sheets of white paper and fold them in half together.
Stick the folded white paper inside the folded construction paper going the same direction.
Punch two holes on the folded side of your stack of paper.
Cut a piece of ribbon and thread it through the back of the paper and tie in a bow on the front.
Write the title of your book (I used "My Mom Is ...") on a different color piece of paper from what the cover is, cut it out and glue it to the front.
If you use "My Mom Is ...", now have your child think about what his mother is to him and have him write it down or draw pictures on the inside blank sheets of white paper.
This gift is something very sentimentle and Mom is sure to treasure it forever.
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There's a beachbag out there that is stain-free, wipes clean and you can even get the wrinkles out by just setting it in the sun! It's the Large Glitter Tote by Sarahjanes. It's made out of Mexican oilcloth and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns — with a fashionable glitter bottom and three interior pockets. Durable enough to carry nearly all your beach necessities or a day out at the park.
It's a large tote, but not too excessive. I love the fact that you can just wipe it clean. My kids spill stuff all the time and I am continuosly tossing my favorite bags in the wash to get them clean. Well, not any more. This bag is so slick that nothing will stick! So, don't throw it in the wash. I love the oilcloth and can't wait to see more from Sarahjanes.
You can even have it monogrammed for an extra $7.
But, don't stop there. You can get oilcloth products in checkbook covers, cosmetic bags, diaper clutch, chalk oilcloth table cloth, aprons and more. Sarahjanes also offers products made out of minkee, a super soft fabric, too!
Large Glitter Tote $30 sarah-janes.com
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We all love those pretty little eggs that are breakable, right? Well, why not make this easy craft for kids for the coming Easter Holiday.
These Sparkling Glitter Eggs are easy to do and are not so easy to break. With a little creativity, yours could come out looking like the real thing!
What You NeedYellow Plastic Eggs (or any lightly colored plastic egg)Puff Paints of assorted colorsRibbonWhite Flat Spray PaintSpray on Glitter
What You Do
Take a piece of ribbon and tie a little knot in the end.
Stick the knotted end into the opened plastic egg and close it.
While holding the egg by the ribbon, spray a light coat of the white spray paint all over it.
Take your puff paints and decorate the egg. You can tie it to something to hang while it dries. Let dry completely.
Once dry, spray your glitter all over it and hang to dry.
Take another piece of ribbon and tie it into a bow on the string and slide it down to the egg.
Once you are done decorating your egg, you can move on to another one. Decorate as many as you like and hang them from a tree in your front yard.
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Grab a paper towel with ease and make less of a mess in the process! CLEANCut Touchless Paper Towel Dispenser is one of the best things a busy parent would want for their kitchen. I know several times that I have come to the kitchen sink to grab a paper towel and get whatever it is covering my hands all over the roll as I try to hold it and rip one off. Not any more! The CLEANCut is your personal hands-free paper towel dispenser that allows you to keep your mess to yourself. All you do is hold your hand up in front of the sensors to dispense the right amount of paper towels that you need. Then, wave your hand in front of the sensor to cut the paper towel. Two different sensors to provide you the most precise paper towel dispensing for any brand of paper towels, even perforated ones! No more unrolling paper towels or risk dropping them on the floor and unrolling toward your child who thinks it is now a ribbon he can pick up and run with! Installing it to the bottom of your kitchen cabinets also reduces clutter on the countertop. However, you must be sure to have someone with you when you install it. I seemed to have quite a bit of difficulty installing on my own. But, you will be so happy with it, so it's worth the effort. CLEANCut Touchless Paper Towel Dispenser Stainless steel: $159.95 White: $139.95 Black: $139.95 cleancutdispenser.com
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We've seen towels like this, but having a hooded blanket is a bonus!
I know my daughter loves to just snuggle in her hooded towel after her bath. I typically have to peel it off her to get her dressed. We all know that something covering your head adds extra warmth to your body, right? So, why not have a blanket that does just that! Introducing the Comfy Critters Huggable Hooded Blanket!
Now, after her bath, she doesn't have to throw her covers up over her head, she can just use a Comy Critter blanket to keep her warm. These cozy little blankets are made of super soft chenille fleece. And, they really are super soft! They are also big enough to cover your child being 47" W x 36 " H. They are easy to fold up and they fold right into the hood, creating a super soft character to rest your head on, too. There are no zippers to poke at you and the clasp is made of the same fabric and attaches with velcro. You definitely need one for each child, as they will all want to snuggle up to one.
There are a variety of animals to choose from like Seymour the Shark (seen here), Unity the Unicorn and more. They even have Easter characters like a bunny, lamb and chick — which would make a great addition to Easter Baskets.
Comfy Crittersmycomfycritters.com
$19.99
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Looking for something to cook in that is Earth friendly? With Earth Day coming up, you can celebrate with the purchase of the FridgeX Food Storage Collection by Ceramcor, which are all-natural silicone containers that are perfect for those who cook a lot. This six-piece silicone round storage set includes a 16 oz with cover, a two quart with cover and a one quart with cover. Aside from the coolest feature of being able to collapse and nest within each other for easy storage, they can also be used to bake in (up to 430˚F) and then store the remaining food in the refrigerator. They are also non-stick, so you don't have to worry about scrubbing them clean after each use.I used mine to heat up my favorite cheese dip. I was a little skeptical at first and terrified that I would have one heaping mess to clean up in the microwave, but it held true to its feature. Once done, I tossed them in the dishwasher for cleaning, and once dry, they easily collapsed and took up little room in my cabinet.Another cool feature, but one that can be a little bothersome at the same time, is that the lids don't "click" in place. The lid simply rests on top. Now, I don't know if this is a genuine feature, but if you press the center knob on the lid down, it pushes all the air out creating a seal-tight lid. I even picked the bowl up from the knob on the lid and the bottom didn't fall out (I didn't test this with heavier food, though). BUT, if you barely lift up on the edge, the lid comes off. So, if you are sliding something else in the fridge right next to it and it hits the lid, the lid will fall off. You just have to push it back on. FridgeX Food Storage Collection by Ceramcor; ceramcor.com$49.99
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Your little sun glasses snatcher can cease all attempts to wear your shades now. Your tot can be just as stylish as Mom or Dad with these cute, cool sun glassses that are shaped right for their size. KooChooLoo Baby's new line of shades offers shatterproof, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, so when they drop — or step on them — there is less chance for breakage. Don't worry, they will still provide 100 percent protection against UVA and UVB rays.
They come in a variety of unisex styles and sizes to match your little one's special character and they can still feel all grown up. They are designed to fit infants up to age 6. Another cool feature is that if your child wears glasses, you can get custom, prescription sunglasses from them.
Cost: $34.50KooChooLooBaby.com
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If you can get past the fact that this product looks like a pacifier on the outside, then you are good to go. The Molar Muncher is, well, just that — a molar muncher.
My 19-month-old has his big teeth coming in and the Molar Muncher became an instant hit with him. He has been without a pacifier for some time now, and I feared he would want it again after using this product. He didn't. He chews on the Molar Muncher like crazy.
The BPA-free, u-shaped, silicone Molar Muncher fits only along the gum line so it should avoid nipple confusion for those breastfeeding. There is also nothing to "suck" on so he shouldn't want a paci either. Its unique design gives those pesky molars coming in some soothing relief. It's easy to clean, too, as it is made
I thank the Molar Muncher for being so helpful to my little guy during these painful times.
Molar Munchermolarmuncher.com$12.99 plus shipping
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A Valentine's Day Special: Craft 3
Here's a craft for kids that is simple, fun and helps decorate your home for Valentine's Day. String My Heart Along is a garland that you can hang just about anywhere — mantles, doorways, candlestick to candlestick, etc.
What You NeedRed or Pink Felt (or both)ScissorsThin White Ribbon
What You Do
Cut out a square out of the felt in any size you want, but not too big.
Fold the square in half and cut out a heart like you would if you were using paper.
Now, take your scissors and cut a 1/8" vertical line about 1/4" in from the top point of one side of the the heart and again on the other side — leaving two slots at the top of the heart.
Cut a piece of white ribbon long enough to hang where you are going to place it.
Slide the ribbon through the slots along the top of the heart.
Repeat steps 1 - 3 with hearts varying in sizes and enough to fill the length of your ribbon.
Now, your String My Heart Along garland is ready to be hung.
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