I love when I already have all of the supplies needed to make a cute craft like this! I had a bunch of blocks left over from a class I taught a couple of years ago. My mom sent my kids a super cute block nativity scene, so I taught the ladies at my church how to make them as well at an Enrichment night.Derrick cut, sanded and used the router on each block...a couple of hundred of them. I kept the … [Read more...]
Photo Family Tree
We had a fun Family Home Evening the other night learning about our Family Tree. Derrick and I took turns telling the kids about each picture as they attached it to the tree. They really enjoyed it and Dallin reminded me to day that we NEED to find a picture for the missing Grandpa! I printed out all of the photos I had, but didn't have one of Derrick's grandfather who he only met once. We'll need … [Read more...]
Butterfinger Cake
So this cake was experimental. Not the brightest idea when planning on serving it to 2o people, but with Butterfinger candy bars and chocolate cake, it was a risk I was willing to take, lol. I used 2 round cakes, each divided and filled with chocolate fudge icing and a crushed Butterfinger. I stacked them, then frosted the entire cake with homemade chocolate buttercream icing, covered with another … [Read more...]
Frozen Grape Pops
What started out as a fun summer snack ended up also being a great creative activity! I showed the kids how to stack the grapes on the sticks and then set them loose. Within minutes there were grape people with sticks coming out all over the place, Pokemon grapes, alien and robot grapes, grapes arresting other grapes. It was crazy! They are now headed to the deep freeze and will make a great snack … [Read more...]
Salt Dough
Aaron and I talked about reptiles today. He made this salt dough turtle by himself today. I thought it was so cute! We like salt dough because you can bake it and it lasts without getting crumbly like play dough would if you tried to keep it. Salt Dough 2 c. flour1/2 c. salt3/4 c. hot water Mix together and form into a ball of dough. Shape as desired, then place on a microwave safe plate (not … [Read more...]
Timmy the Tooth
Dallin lost his 4th tooth tonight. I finally got around to making him something to put his teeth in for the tooth fairy! We named him "Timmy the Tooth" and the boys love him. Aaron even made up a little song about him. I took a sheet of white felt that I had in my enormous felt stash (felt is good for sooooo many craft projects!!) and cut out two pieces in the shape of a tooth. I free-handed the … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Bread!
This recipe came from a member on Coastie Chicks. Since it is a private site, I snapped my own pictures and posted the recipe on here instead of creating a link. This is such a kid-friendly recipe. Dallin LOVED it! Super easy, 3 ingredients! Roll out 1 can of refrigerator pizza crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add pepperoni. Roll up dough tightly, tucking ends with each roll. Sprinkle … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Shirt Cards
The boys worked on their Father's Day cards yesterday. When I was little, my mom helped my sister and I made these cute little shirt/tie cards. Inside, we filled in the blanks as to what we knew about our Dad. I pulled out my card yesterday to use as a pattern for cards for Grandpas this year. It was hilarious to read. I think it said something to the effect of "My Dad is 31 years old and weighs … [Read more...]
Picture Frame Jewelry Holder Tutorial
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...]