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Booking Across the USA – M is for MICHIGAN!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Laura

Booking Across the USA is a collaborative blogging project created by Growing Book By Book.  Participating bloggers are showcasing a book and activity related to their state.  All 50 states are represented!!!  Being a lifelong Michigan resident, I’m proud to … Continue reading →

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DIY Conversation Heart Valentine Frame

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Laura

I saw different versions of this project popping up on Pinterest, so I thought I’d give it a try.  It was super easy and took about 30 minutes on a Sunday afternoon.  I used a wooden frame that I had … Continue reading →

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Heart Ornaments … for our Valentine’s Day Tree

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Laura

Last Spring I put together made this Easter tree … and then in the fall I turned the tree into a Halloween tree.  So, now that it’s February it’s time to convert the tree into a Valentine’s tree. It was … Continue reading →

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DIY Snowman Snow Measurer

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Laura

I saw this fabulous idea from Pink and Green Mama on how to turn a paint stick into a super cute Snowman Snow Measurer.  We finally had a chance to give it a try. I took a couple of extra … Continue reading →

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Make a Styrofoam Snowman

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Laura

My daughter, Honor, wanted to go out and make a snowman.  However, (epic momma fail) the snow pants that I ordered for her (way too late) had not come in yet.  And it was WAY too cold and wet to … Continue reading →

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Snowmen Thank-You Notes

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Laura

‘Tis the Season … to make sure you send out your Thank-you notes!  And having your kids  take part is very important.  Since my kids were old enough to scribble I made sure that they had a role in making … Continue reading →

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DIY Gingerbread Baby … for “keeps” not “eats”!!!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Laura

This month the Virtual Book Club for Kids is feature the AMAZING books of Jan Brett.  She has an amazing collection of books that highlight beautiful illustrations of all kinds of animals. We love SO many of them, so it … Continue reading →

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Create a Family Tree

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Laura

This month Henry, my 6 year old son who is in 1st grade, had a homework assignment to create a family tree.  I was all excited to create one with him like I do with my clients  … he, however, … Continue reading →

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My Halloween Tree

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Laura

Last spring I created an Easter tree of my very own … and so I decided to re-use it to make my very own Halloween tree.  It was super simple … but ended up looking quite classy and perfect for … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Worry Dolls

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Laura

My troubles with worry and anxiety started early in life.  I would worry about everything … especially at bedtime.  One of the ways my wonderful mom helped me cope was by getting me a set of “worry dolls” (like these). … Continue reading →

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