www.ShenaLeonard.com Messy Table, Creative House As an anonymous Kindergarten Teacher so aptly put it, “A Messy Table is a sign of a Happy and Creative household.” We couldn’t agree more! Check out all of the fun project ideas, recipes, reviews, and other things that keep our table looking well-loved every day. (=

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It looks like the Owl Post arrived with the birthday presents. (= We wrapped all of the presents in brown paper bags (turned inside out so you couldn't see the Target labels, of course) and twine. Then we arranged them all on the table with his Harry Potter poster, the Harry Potter pillow we made, and a Hedwig-looking owl on top so he'd see them first thing in the morning. It was really easy to wrap them this way, and he was SO EXCITED!

It looks like the Owl Post arrived with the birthday presents

June 28, 2016
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It looks like the Owl Post arrived with Cabot’s birthday presents. (= I just ran across this picture from Cabot’s 8th birthday, and I still love it. We wrapped all of his presents in brown paper bags (turned inside out so you couldn’t see the Target labels, of
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If you're looking for a last minute gift for a Harry Potter fan, copy Cabot's idea. Give cozy socks with an Albus Dumbledore quote tag,

Last Minute Gift Idea For Harry Potter Fans (=

December 21, 2015
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If you’re looking for a last minute gift for a Harry Potter fan, copy Cabot’s idea. Give cozy socks with an Albus Dumbledore quote tag, “One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair.” Cabot drew
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A Super-EASY way to make your packages look fancy! So easy, even a kiddo can do it. (=

A Super-EASY Way to Make Your Packages Look Fancy

December 17, 2015
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We like to make packages look fancy in our house – but, like a lot of people, we don’t really have tons of time to spend on the process. Luckily, my aunt taught me a super-easy way to decorate packages years ago! It’s so easy that even kids can do it! (They just
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Dry Ice Photo Shoot Fun -- with a

Mad Scientist Pics – Dry Ice Photo Shoot Fun

October 30, 2015
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A few years ago we had some dry ice left over after one of the kid’s classroom Halloween parties. (Click here to see the Fun & Safe Witch’s Brew post)  It just so happened that my oldest son was going as a Mad Scientist for Halloween that year too. So, I
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Mad Scientist Lab Classroom Party

October 26, 2015
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Take a sneak peek at the Mad Scientist Lab Classroom party preparations. My sample Love Potion is “only for those old enough to date.”  (=
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Party Favor Idea: Teeny Tiny Animal Adoption Agency with little stuffed animals and adoption certificates for kids to bring home. (=

Party Favors: Cabot’s Teeny Tiny Animal Adoption Agency

October 12, 2015
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Cabot has always been a HUGE stuffed animal fan. So for his 7th Birthday Party Favors we did a Teeny Tiny Animal Adoption Agency. After the party each kid got to pick a Teeny Tiny Animal to bring home with them. The little kids (all aged 6 and 7) LOVED it! Kudos to Cabot for the
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The perfect way to wrap Princess Dresses (=

August 10, 2015
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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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How to Create Wedding Guest Book Art – Guaranteed Not To Be a “Pinterest Fail”: If you are looking for something more creative than your average Wedding Guest Book, but want to make sure it’s not a “Pinterest Fail,” check out our pointers. (= www.ShenaLeonard.com: Messy Table, Creative House

Pointers On How To Make Your Own Wedding Guest Book Art – That Won’t Be a “Pinterest Fail.”

July 10, 2015
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If you’re looking for something more creative than your average Wedding Guest Book you might want to try something like the Wedding Guest Book Art I created for my cousin’s wedding last summer. We have some good pointers for you if you want to create something similar
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Best Halloween Party Idea Ever!

October 22, 2012
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If you’re looking for something fabulously cool to do for your kid’s upcoming Halloween party check this out! (= Bring some Witch’s Brew! It’s sooo cool, and easy to do. (= We just tested it at home and here how to set it up: Buy a large plastic cauldron at Party City or
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www.ShenaLeonard.com Messy Table, Creative House As an anonymous Kindergarten Teacher so aptly put it, “A Messy Table is a sign of a Happy and Creative household.” We couldn’t agree more! Check out all of the fun project ideas, recipes, reviews, and other things that keep our table looking well-loved every day. (=

Birthday Dance-Party Fun!

January 18, 2012
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If you know us, you know we like to do fun theme parties at our house. In the past we’ve done everything from Cars parties with Pit Stop signs on the bathrooms, to actual Cook Off themes with little trophies for the winning cooks. For Riley’s latest birthday we did a
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