Gardening, repurpose

Rabbits, Squirrels and Birds Oh My… Gardening Solutions

Every year my husband and I enjoy planting our own organic vegetable garden. We enjoy working in it together and teaching our children about how things grow and taking pride in growing our own food. Each year brings challenges like weeds, animals, bugs, etc. Last year we struggled with a rather large raccoon and many squirrels. This year we have a cute bunny who my children have named and love to watch hop around the yard. He has eaten several cucumber plants and bean plants. click here for the full post

craft, Kids, repurpose, stay-at-home-mom

After School Craft: Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder

Usually after preschool my girls come home and get a snack, and then ask for craft time with mommy. Today I had an easy craft ready to go, heart-shaped bird feeders. Continue reading “After School Craft: Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder”

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Balloon Stress Ball/Toy For Kids (or adults)

So I had this idea suggested by a reader and I love it. Fill a balloon with play dough and you have a cheap and kid friendly stress ball/toy! I made one last night as a trial to take to the ball field for my almost two year old as a boredom buster. It ended up being a fight between my three little ones over who got to play with it next. Several adults also stole a turn or two 🙂 Continue reading “Balloon Stress Ball/Toy For Kids (or adults)”