Tag Archives: DIY

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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Make a Fairy House!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Laura

My daughter, Honor (age 3), and I had a wonderful time together transforming a gallon milk jug into a fairy house for our ever-developing fairy garden. I had Honor cut out rectangles from a foam sheet and then took those … Continue reading →

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Create a Simple Outdoor Music Play Area

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Laura

I’ve seen lots of great ideas on Pinterest on ways to create music areas for outside …  and I wanted to give it a shot. Here’s our SUPER SIMPLE Outdoor Music Play Area … Like I said, SUPER SIMPLE.  I … Continue reading →

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Maker Faire Detroit 2012

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Laura

I’ve heard about Maker Faire Detroit for the last couple of years and thought it might be a fun event to take the kids to.  But after spending a day there yesterday there is no might be … this event is … Continue reading →

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“I LOVE MY NEW TOY!” … Summer Virtual Book Club, featuring Mo Willems

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laura

This summer, instead of featuring a single book in the Virtual Book Club for Kids (hosted by Toddler Approved) is featuring ONE AUTHOR EACH MONTH.  This month … Mo Willems! I wasn’t introduced to the amazing work of Mo Willems until Henry … Continue reading →

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Homemade Playdough: A Rainbow of Kool-Aid Colors

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Laura

If you read Monday’s post (So Many Ways to Play with Playdough) or Tuesday’s post (Playdough in Play Therapy) you might have noticed that we took the Playdough Pledge this week. It’s an online playdate hosted by Nurturestore, The Imagination Tree, and Sun … Continue reading →

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Nature Bracelets

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Laura

I first heard of this idea from my aunt whom had taken my cousin’s daughter (my aunt’s grandchild) to a kid’s event at their local library.  That was about a year ago, before my Pinterest addiction had begun.  Since then … Continue reading →

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DIY Coffee Filter Chandelier

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Laura

 Crazy, right?  A dining room chandelier made out of coffee filters?!?  But isn’t it SO cool … and it’s inexpensive and easy to make. Last fall when I was just started my Pinterest addiction at the same time I was … Continue reading →

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Honor’s Princess Party

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Laura

My daughter, Honor has a great love for EVERYthing princess!  So, it was no contest to decide what theme her 3rd birthday party would be.  I had such a fun time planning this joyful event! The Invitations I was thinking … Continue reading →

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making & using … A Sticker Countdown Board

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Laura

If you know my daughter Honor, or have even seen the photos of her on this blog, you know that she is usually dressed in princess garb.  On rare occasions she will just wear play clothes, but more often than … Continue reading →

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