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  • DIY Clipboard – Back to School Teacher Gift

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     First off, let me apologize for using the phrase “Back To School.” As a parent, you may be super pumped. BUT as a teacher, not so much. But it has to happen! I wanted to do a project for a friend of mine who just got married. She is a teacher so she is teaching…

  • Paint Swatch Number Activity – One to One Coorespondence

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      At the risk of sounding so completely cheesy and cliche, my favorite part of teaching (and one of my favorite parts of parenting) is seeing kids “get it.” Seeing their eyes light up when they understand that 11 comes after 10. Seeing them get so excited when they write their name properly (still trying…

  • Craft Room Art

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    When we went and saw our new house for the first time, I was obsessed. If I’m being honest, I was obsessed because I knew I could have my own craft room. My “craft room” at our old house was an Elfa system from the Container Store and then an old IKEA desk with a…

  • DIY Glitter Magnets

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      I love magnets. I love putting stuff on my fridge with said magnets. We have pictures (some are super old), comic strips, birth announcements, invitations, etc. So I set out to make some new magnets. I had these glass gems left over from a sensory bag activity I did with Reagan and wanted to…

  • DIY Polymer Clay Pens

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     Last Christmas (“I gave you my hearrt!”) I had an obsession with polymer clay. I made some ring dishes, Christmas ornaments, thought about jewelry (probably the only craft I haven’t done). So I have tons of it in my craft room. I also love pens. I think I pick some up each time I go…

  • DIY Baby Headband

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      We love headbands in our house for Reagan. I even got Dan on board with picking one out when he gets her dressed – and he’s pretty good at it! My best friend had a baby in June and when she posted her big reveal picture of her, she had the sweetest headband on.…

  • DIY Paper Plate Bird Feeder

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    We have tons of critters in our backyard. Mice (shudder), chipmunks, raccoons, squirrels….and birds. OHMYGOD the birds. They are everywhere and they are always in the back. I can hear them and see them. So, in hindsight, this is probably not the best idea. But they don’t bother me. We like watching them. I wanted…

  • Baby Sensory Water Bag

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    Babies love to explore. Check out this very easy activity you can do for them – a baby sensory water bag. It only uses a few supplies and works on a lot of skills for baby.

  • DIY 4th of July Party Decor

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    Before I get into this one, I have to confess. These decorations were not used for a 4th of July party. They were for our Memorial Day party. Almost the same concept, right? I mean, it’s not, but the color scheme is the same. Anyway, they were super easy and pretty cheap. The smaller mason…

  • Easy Hair Gel Sensory Bags

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    Hair gel sensory bags are inexpensive and ridiculously easy to put together. They also make a great independent play activity for your older babies, toddlers and preschoolers.