Felt apple and worm preschool peek-a-boo activity. An easy sewing project, but can also be glued instead of sewn. Kaylee was missing her big brothers while they were at school so we came up with a fun little craft. A felt apple and worm with a peek a boo slot for the worm to slide in and out! She thought it was hilarious and it was so easy! Felt Apple And Worm Peek-A-Boo Preschool Activity The book that we used is no longer available online to print, but here is what it said ... Read More about Felt Apple and Worm Preschool Activity
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I CHEWS YOU Chewbacca Valentines (Video)
I CHEWS You Chewbacca Valentines for Valentine's Day! Tape to a chewy granola bar or a package of chewy chocolate chip cookies! If you like these Valentines you'll love our Star Wars Pajama Party complete with Star Wars cereal bar! Derrick and the boys just finished watching the entire Star Wars movie and television shows...AGAIN. With the new movie coming out, they wanted to be up to speed so they had a Star Wars marathon during Christmas break and just saw the new movie last weekend. ... Read More about I CHEWS YOU Chewbacca Valentines (Video)
“I Chews You” Printable Valentine Cards
Attach a stick of a gum to this Valentine for an easy handout for teens and tweens! I CHEWS YOU Printable Valentine cards! Looking for another Valentine for kids using this same phrase? Check out our Star Wars "Chewy" Valentine cards! You might also like our Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies for Valentine's Day! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, here is a fun (and free!) printable Valentine to make for a crowd! I work with the girls at our church youth group and love it! We have a ... Read More about “I Chews You” Printable Valentine Cards
Fleece Hand Warmers: Make a Pair in 5 Minutes (Video)
Here is a quick, easy, and cozy gift idea! 5 minute fleece hand warmers to put inside a jacket pocket. Fill with rice and warm in a microwave to heat up! You can even add a few drops of essential oil to make them smell nice. Package up in a set of two for a sweet gift. This post contains an affiliate link. Winter is here. Even in California. It's been in the 30s in the mornings here and it feels chilly! I helped Ruby make a bunch of little sets of 5 minute fleece hand warmers to give to ... Read More about Fleece Hand Warmers: Make a Pair in 5 Minutes (Video)
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies (Video)
Crispy on the edges, chewy and soft in the center. These deep dish chocolate chip cookies are perfect to give as gifts or share with a sweetheart. Make sure to enjoy warm---so delicious and gooey! Last year I made a batch of jumbo chocolate chips cookies for a dessert auction. They sold for $50! There's just something about a jumbo cookie that makes it such a treat. Especially when it is the size of 4 cookies. I'm back with my giant cookies, this time in deep dish form. Like my ... Read More about Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies (Video)
How to Make English Muffins on a Griddle
Soft, delicious, and ready to toast. I'll show you how to make English muffins on a griddle. They cook quickly and are easy to freeze for easy breakfasts! My kids love homemade toast for breakfast. English muffins are quicker to make than bread and cook up on a griddle. No need to heat the oven. This recipe comes from a cookbook that my grandma Phyllis gave me for Christmas when I was 13. As you can see, this is a very well-loved cookbook! Just a bit of shelf-wear, ha! It is an old ... Read More about How to Make English Muffins on a Griddle
Homemade Noise Putty: “Fart Putty” (Video)
A fun and noisy combination of science and fun! This homemade noise putty is easy to make, using only 3 ingredients, and kids love it. A great rainy day activity. For those of you who are dying to make your own noise putty, here ya go! We made this when we lived in Kodiak for the kids, and also the little boy I babysat. The next day, his mom said that his dad had just as much fun playing with it as he did! This recipe came from an old kids magazine that I had. They called it "Glurch" ... Read More about Homemade Noise Putty: “Fart Putty” (Video)
Tie Dyed Cake With Buttercream Frosting
How to make a bright and bold tie dyed cake, frosted with creamy buttercream frosting. From the outside it looks like a regular vanilla cake, but inside it's anything but! We called this cake a “surprise” cake because on the outside it looks like a plain white cake, but when you cut out a slice, you immediately see that the cake is brimming with bright, bold colors. Tie Dyed Cake With Buttercream Frosting Tips and Tricks You can use any cake recipe you'd like. I like using boxed ... Read More about Tie Dyed Cake With Buttercream Frosting
Homemade Fortune Cookies Recipe (Video)
Make your own fortune cookies at home. The best part is that you can customize the fortunes inside. Bonus: homemade fortune cookies taste better than store bought cookies! This post contains affiliate links. Make a batch of our fortune cookies and serve with one of our homemade Chinese food recipes! We have recipes for chicken chow mein, egg rolls and more! We first started making our own fortune cookies in 2010. I made about a dozen batches that year and gave them as gifts to the kids' ... Read More about Homemade Fortune Cookies Recipe (Video)
