Getting Ready for the Holidays
It’s that time of year; Halloween is a week away and Thanksgiving is in a month, so that means Christmas is 2 months away! Are you ready? I’m so totally not! So, I’ve been thinking about what I need to do to get ready. Tonight when my daughter comes over we are going to finalize […]
Tips to Help You Stay Focused
Is this you: You sit down at your laptop or desk with goals set for the day. You have 5 articles to write, 2 blogs to post, time set aside for social networking, 107 RSS feeds to read,94 emails in your inbox that need to be read and cleaned out, your personal blog needs to […]
Budget Friendly Birthday Parties
I love birthdays! When my birthday rolls around each year, I get just as excited as my kids get on their birthdays! The only problem is that birthday celebrations can be expensive. More than just presents, birthday parties include food, decorations, and favors for the guests which can really add up. I would like to […]
A Sweet Smelling Bargin
When Fall comes around each year, it brings the yummy smells of orange, cinnamon, pumpkin, and cloves. I like to have my home smell nice during the season. I also love candles, but the cost can really add up. If you don’t have enough money to go out and purchase one of those expensive designer candles, I have some great ideas […]
Letters of the Alphabet
by Aunt B Copyright 2004-2006 Story Soup Kids, a division of Enchanted Corner Letter A Letter A – Apple Printing Apples Knife Paint Paper Paper Plates Parent can cut an apple in half. Place a small amount of paint into a paper plate. Have child dip apple half into paint and make apple prints. *Optional* […]
Reindeer and Santa Preschool Theme Crafts
by Aunt B Copyright 2004-2006 Story Soup Kids, a division of Enchanted Corner Reindeer and Santa Kids Crafts Reindeer Magnets Small dog biscuits Small wiggly eyes Small red pom poms (for the nose) Brown chenille cut in 2 inches length strips (for antlers) Magnet strip. Hot Glue Gun (used with supervision) What you will need […]
Happy Birthday Jesus Preschool Theme Crafts
by Aunt B Copyright 2004-2006 Story Soup Kids, a division of Enchanted Corner Happy Birthday Jesus Crafts for Kids Jesus Birthday Present Items you will need: Small Shoe Box Wrapping Paper Scissors Tape Ribbon Wrap and decorate the box like a present. Make a small slit in the top of the box. As you go […]
Kid-Made Presents Preschool Crafts
by Aunt B Copyright 2004-2006 Story Soup Kids, a division of Enchanted Corner Christmas Crafts for Kids CD Picture Ornaments Items you will need: 2 CD’s Cute Pictures Ribbon Puffy Paint Glue (or hot glue if preferred) Optional items you can use: Glitter Doily Pick the perfect picture and set it aside. Take your ribbon […]
Christmas Decorations Preschool Theme Crafts
by Aunt B Copyright 2004-2006 Story Soup Kids, a division of Enchanted Corner Kids Christmas Crafts Lasting Impressions Christmas Cards Items you will need: Foam Fruit Tray (like a meat tray) Pencil Paint Construction Paper Paint Brush Using your pencil you will draw and poke a Christmas design, such as a snowman with snow all […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Fun Preschool Theme Crafts
by Aunt B Copyright 2004-2006 Story Soup Kids, a division of Enchanted Corner Kids Turkey Crafts Turkey Melt White paper Peeled Crayons (fall colors) Pencil Scissors Large electric flat pancake griddle Foil Pair of old socks Paper Plate Glue/stapler Sharpie Marker Cover griddle with foil. Plug in the griddle to heat up. Place the old […]