Care Packages are FUN - both to send and to receive. And, I think they're even more fun when they come in a decorated box. (= The boys and I put together a Harry Potter Care Package for a cousin, and I thought making the box look like Platform 9 3/4 would be super fun!

Fun Mail Day – Harry Potter Care Package

Care Packages are FUN – both to send and to receive. And, I think they’re even more fun when they come in a decorated box. (= The boys and I put together a Harry Potter Care Package for a cousin, and I thought making the box look like Platform 9 3/4 would be super
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I used some of Cabot's art around one of my favorite art quotes. I love the way Cabot makes these designs - my scanner really didn't do the bright colors justice, but you can still tell what an awesome job he did. (=

Art Quotes With Designs by Cabot (=

My youngest, Cabot, does the coolest designed monograms – so I had him make me a frame in his style that I can use with art quotes.  Here are a couple samples. I love it! (=  
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I used some of Cabot's art around one of my favorite art quotes. I love the way Cabot makes these designs - my scanner really didn't do the bright colors justice, but you can still tell what an awesome job he did. (=

Awesome Frame Art By the Kiddo! (=

I used some of Cabot’s art around one of my favorite art quotes. I love the way Cabot makes these designs – my scanner really didn’t do the bright colors justice, but you can still tell what an awesome job he did. (=    
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We dropped off some Reading Pillows for the little guy's classroom today. This year's assortment includes Harry Potter, dragons, monsters, Minions, Mickey Mouse and a Minecraft Creeper. (=

Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Minions, Creepers and More

We dropped off some Reading Pillows for the little guy’s classroom today. This year’s assortment includes Harry Potter, dragons, monsters, Minions, Mickey Mouse and a Minecraft Creeper. (= Here are some pics of them.    
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I love doing art projects with kids -- they don't get caught up in how you're

Who Needs a Canvas?

I love doing art projects with kids — they don’t get caught up in how you’re “supposed” to do art. Kids know that there is no “right” and “wrong” when it comes to art. There are techniques, experimentation and creativity.  (=
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Recipes for Whole Wheat Multigrain Pizza Crust and delicious Tomato Basil Pizza.

Whole Wheat Multigrain Pizza Crust

This crust takes more time than our Super Easy Pizza Dough Recipe, but the taste is definitely worth the wait! (= Whole Wheat Multigrain Pizza Crust Prep & Raise Time approximately 40 minutes, 30 minutes for raising Bake Pizza at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. 1 cup warm
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The Trick to Getting a Break From Toddler Board Games Without Making Your Kiddo Sad

The Trick to Getting a Break From Toddler Board Games Without Making Your Kiddo Sad

I’m going to tell you a trick to get a break from board games that I figured out when my youngest was little and in love with Candyland. But, before I do, let me say that I’ve played numerous, endless games of Candyland (and all other sorts of games) with my kids, and I still do.
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The perfect way to wrap Princess Dresses (=

I found my new favorite way to wrap Princess Dresses! Just sew up a matching garment bag to hang it in – and this shimmery blue works perfect for a Cinderella dress! (= Bonus: The “wrapping” will protect the dress when it travels. (=
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Whole Grain Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes. Makes approximately 24 muffins   Mix together well: 6 very ripe bananas 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla Add in: 6 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/3 cup coconut oil, liquid (Note: Coconut oil varies between liquid and solid state depending on the
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Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (= www.ShenaLeonard.com: Messy Table, Creative House

Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (=

We are currently working on the Reading Pillows for Cabot’s classroom this fall, so I thought it was the perfect time to share some of the pillows we’ve done for the boys’ classrooms in the past. (= The first couple of years we only did Funny Monster Faces, but
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