Making Back to School Shopping Fun
Back to school shopping is not always the most exciting thing for a 12 year old boy. But! Back to school shopping mixed with a few fun activities and a little one on one time with mom, and things star...
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Triple Play #TriplePlay10
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Club of America.I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I've already shared with you ...
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Decorating Minecraft Easter Eggs
This post is actually part of something new we are taking part in. These Minecraft Easter Eggs were brought about specifically for the Tinkerlab Creative Challenge. First, what is the Tinkerlab Creati...
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Responsibility Rocks
Ever since my oldest turned 8 he has been, shall we say, a little slack in the picking up after himself department. He's now 9 mind you. Up until then he had always been good about things like putting...
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Minecraft Papercraft Studio
I have to admit I'm usually after Mr. A to stay off his iPod but the latest obsession is something that I can get behind. My oldest does not show his face on the blog very often these days, but this b...
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Salt Dough Plant Picks for Mother's Day
I am big on homemade Mother's Day gifts. If you were around and following us last year you would have seen THIS POST and THIS POST. (apparently I'm big on Butterfly's for Mother's Day too hehe) Anyway...
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A Halloween Party & A Monster Project
I have said for quite some time that I would like to have a Halloween party for Mr. A and his friends. For whatever reason I just haven't gotten around to doing it. Well this year we finally did! What...
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Catapult Wars
One of the very cool things about having this blog is that its given me opportunities to try some really cool products for my kids. Most recently the folks at CraftProjectIdeas.com sent me this Catapu...
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Muffin Tin Math
Today I thought I would share with you a fun little math game that the oldest Mister and I created based on an activity I had originally done with the babycakes. For the big kids it became Muffin Tin ...
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Happy Mother's Day & Happy Birthday M
Hi All! Seeing as it's Mother's Day I'm taking a break from Sweet Sundays. However, if you were really looking forward to it and are a bit bummed it's not making an appearance this week I've got you c...
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Three Nice Things
Contrary to what you might think my life is not picture perfect. Really you say?? The fun thing about the blogging is that it's really easy to paint a pretty picture. But nooo... I burn the baked good...
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Colored Rice Bottle Art
At some point you will probably figure out that I just LOVE colored rice! I think I'm regressing because I never had colored rice as a child. (I know...so deprived right?) Anyhow, I am more than getti...
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Cornstarch & Water Experiment
Here's a fun activity that never gets old. Cornstarch & water. Have you ever tried it? I don't actually know what the concoction is officially called, and I have to credit hubby with introducing me to...
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