We love to experience our local gardens each season to see what is in bloom and to drink in the fresh air. On this visit, it was a playful performance of cactus flowers. These blooms only last a few days and we were lucky enough to be there at just the right time. It was a celebration of beauty and nature's … [Read more...]
Indoor Fun with Sunglasses
I saw some cute sunglasses at Target for a dollar per pair. I bought some for the babies to use indoors for a change in perspective. I also bought sunglasses online with UV protection and straps to keep them on for when they are outside. I closely supervised the indoor play so they would not poke their eyes. … [Read more...]
4th of July Fun
I am a big fan of community spirit. We were lucky enough to see a festive parade where different streets followed the theme of 'games' and dressed up in costumes and made their cars into 'floats' to match their games of choice. It was so much fun to spend time with family enjoying the holiday weekend. I made the babies matching outfits for … [Read more...]
Star Art
Since the babies are learning about shapes and the 4th of July is around the corner, I decided to have the babies do some star art using this free star shape I found online. My brother, the babies' uncle, gave them nice easels which we have put to good use. First, we used Crayola Tadoodles washable paints which are easy for them to … [Read more...]
Make Cute T-Shirts for your kids…An Appliqué Tutorial
I enjoy making appliqué t-shirts for the babies because they are cute, fast and easy. I can knock them out while the babies are napping. Since the 4th of July is approaching, I wanted to make the babies matching outfits. I will make them shorts, which take a little longer, and matching appliqué t-shirts. What you will … [Read more...]