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Halloween Fingerplays and Songs

My girls and I get together with friends every Monday for a little singing time.  This past Monday we started our Halloween songs and fingerplays and they were so fun.  I thought it would be fun to share them with ya’ll (I’m slowly becoming Texan).    Thanks to the two mamas for giving me the [...]

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Printable Halloween Finger Puppet Theater

Around my house we usually wait until the week before Halloween to really get in the spirit, but with all the Halloween decorations in my neighborhood, that’s all my kids talk about.  So you could say this little theater has been a hit.  They have played with it all day and it’s funny to hear [...]

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The Power of Play: (Partially Hydrogenated, Artificial Flavor) Love

I’m still (barely) alive and kickin’ around here at the Casa C.  And while I can’t believe October is already here in all it’s glory, I welcome it with open arms.  Because this begins the next several months of the best kinds of fun: campfires, pumpkin picking, apple cider, jumping in leaves, family bike rides, [...]

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Kids Crafts Using Fall Leaves

The leaves are falling and the kids are bored…perfect combination!  Send them outside with a bag, and tell them they need to pick up as many different leaves as they can; different shapes, colors, and sizes.  When they come in the coolest mom on the block (that’s you) is going to let them get crafty.  [...]

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Blueberry Cream Pie Bites ~ A Storybook Recipe

I know, I have already had my turn with the Storybook Series – but I had to share the book and recipe that inspired the whole thing, right?  My kids and I have had so much fun with this idea.  The only drawback is now my kids are expecting a recipe from every book we [...]

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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies ~ A Storybook Recipe

I don’t know about you, but when I see the words “cream cheese” associated with any recipe, it’s a winner in my book.  Incorporate a fun book and something for the kids to do and your golden!  That’s just what Carlee and Emily have for us today.  If you haven’t yet been introduced to their [...]

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Wagon Wheel Pizzas ~ A Storybook Recipe

First, thanks for all the great feedback on the series.  I am so glad you are all enjoying it so much!  We are all booked up for the remainder of the series, but feel free to link up any Storybook Recipes in the comments, I would love to feature them. Today we have Amy from [...]

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Guest Posting On Whip Up

I’m over on Whip Up sharing a fun Storybook Recipe from one of our new favorite books, How Do You Hug A Porcupine?  I love this book; it has the best lesson to be learned from it, and whimsical illustrations that in themselves tell a story. It was this illustration that inspired our Storybook Recipe [...]

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Tickle Monster Pops ~ A Storybook Recipe

First, I get to announce that Aubrey had her baby yesterday!  A beautiful baby girl with the cutest chubby cheeks.  Both mom and baby are doing great! We are kicking off the Storybook Recipe Series with the perfect post.  I was so excited when I opened Monica’s email to see her submission, so so fun!   [...]

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