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Mad Scientist Sketches

I’m working on a Mad Scientist Lab for Cabot’s classroom party. Here’s a sketch of the girl and boy Mad Scientists so far. (=
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Storytime Drawing

Storytime Drawing (=

Cabot sometimes enjoys drawing pictures of what’s going on in the book I am reading to him at bedtime. It’s quite a relaxing way to
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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:
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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
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