Derrick took the boys out this afternoon to get Mother's Day "stuff". Hmm...not sure what that means since I told him that I wanted a backscratch from him and homemade cards from the kids....so we'll see what they come up with at the store, lol.So I had a little time to myself (and Kaylee). I made myself a long-needed earring holder. As I was putting my earrings on it, I realized that I had a lot … [Read more...]
NC Pork Sandwiches
Just getting caught up on my recipe blog tonight!Our best friends in Kodiak introduced us to these sandwiches. He was from North Carolina and made these for us on Christmas Eve one year. Leaving their family was the saddest thing about leaving Kodiak. We were friends and neighbors in Sacramento for 2 years, then both transferred to Kodiak in 2004! These are very tamed down from the full vinegar … [Read more...]
Family Home Evening Board
I had fun making this Family Home Evening this afternoon. Aaron helped me and made his own little super-hero to play with at the same time. Dallin came upstairs and got into the action too. I decided to do something different than the typical vinyl letter/board with nail pegs on it (NOT that there is anything wrong with that one! I just wanted something different...and free! :)I cut out the … [Read more...]
Homemade Noise Putty
A fun and noisy combination of science and fun! This homemade noise putty is easy to make and kids love it. A great rainy day activity. For those of you who are dying to make your own potty putty, here ya go! We made this in Kodiak for the kids and also the little boy I babysatt. The next day, his mom said that his dad had just as much fun playing with it as he did! Before this, I hadn't … [Read more...]
Handprints on Canvas
The kids are growing up WAY TOO FAST. Before Kaylee got any bigger, I wanted to do something that preserved her tiny little hand prints. I bought an 8x24 canvas, painted it a cream color, then put the kid's hand prints on it. The boys were happy to help, Kaylee giggled when I painted her fingers, then screamed while I tried to place them on the canvas. This explains the smudgy prints :) It wasn't … [Read more...]
Alphabet Book & ID Cards!
I made this little alphabet book when Dallin was around 2 years old. I filled it with pictures of him with different objects and in different places. Z was for "Zebra". I had a picture of him at the Sacramento Zoo. He still likes looking through the pictures and reading the book to Aaron. I thought that since he loved it so much, I'd make him another one. This time, using all lower case letters. … [Read more...]
Wall Hanging!
My friend, Brooke, is very crafty. Too bad her blog is private. But here is what I made after seeing an idea from her blog. I made this for my good friend, Janelle, in Alaska for her birthday. Their last name is Wilson, hence the "W". I went to JoAnns and bought the wood cutouts, painted them to match her house, glued it together with wood glue, then added a frame hanger on the back! I had a … [Read more...]
10th Day of Christmas Craft!
Potato Chip Can Santa! While Aaron took a MUCH needed nap this afternoon, Dallin and I made this cute little Potato Chip Santa! We didn't have exactly enough peach felt, so it was a little patched together, but when we put the cotton balls on, you couldn't even tell! Also we didn't have a jumbo craft stick, so we used 2 small popcicle sticks for the arms. Dallin did really well with his hot gluing … [Read more...]
Good Toffee
This is my Aunt Marilyn's recipe. I asked her for it the Christmas after Derrick and I were married. We've made it every year since! It 's sooo good. Here is her exact recipe, scroll down to the bottom to see the adjustments I make for ours. I made this for my visiting teachers and the ladies I visit teach this year and put it in cute bags from Joann's. 1 c. blanched almonds1 c. butter1 c. … [Read more...]
