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Need Art? Try Mod Podge!

February 22, 2010 By Mom Spark 25 Comments
guest post by Suzanne Winn

I have needed art for a wall in our living room for about a year now! I found a few pieces here and there, but they were either too expensive or just not exactly what I wanted. So I decided to make my own. I have seen several versions of the idea. The idea is not my own, but the art is and that’s what really counts. I love when people come to my home and I can smile and say “I made it”.

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It really is a simple project! The whole process took less time than it did to pick out the paper! I completed the project during Jaxon’s nap time! [Read more...]
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Miss Brittany’s Organic Preschool Fun Dough Review & Giveaway {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

October 29, 2009 By Mom Spark 139 Comments

image003The kiddos and I recently had the chance to review Miss Brittany’s Organic Preschool Fun Dough. It has 3 main features that stood out to me. It’s Organic, Non Toxic, and Handmade in the USA. Even the packaging uses 100% recyclable packaging and is printed with soy ink. Not to mention that Isabella and I had a BLAST playing with it. Miss Brittany a preschool teacher from New York had the idea to make a more kid-safe and environmentally responsible play dough. So Miss Brittany’s Organic Preschool Fun Dough was born! [Read more...]

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Apple Shakers

October 16, 2009 By Wendy 5 Comments
This is a fun and easy activity you can do with children of all ages. Alex, who is one of my childcare kiddos, helps me to tell you all about it.

1) Cut the apples into appropriate sized pieces. Smaller or larger depending on your child. Then have them place the pieces in a baggie.
putting the apples in the baggie
2) Add a few tbs of sugar. I used half of an artificial sweetener packet since much to my surprise the sugar bowl was empty. [Read more...]
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