Melted Crayon Art for Kids to Make

It is really simple to create a stunning crayon artwork by melting crayons on a canvas! Or maybe you happened upon this fun art project seeing pictures of our project or others. Either way this melted crayon art project is fun and easy to make. You have endless possibilities as to what it will look like! Crayon Artwork I suggest starting by looking at pictures of projects that inspire you....

January 10, 2012 · 2 min · 247 words · James Ryan

Curious George Red Light Green Light

So last week our preschool theme was chosen based entirely by my kids interests!

January 9, 2012 · 1 min · 14 words · Crystal Welch

Disney on Ice

In December we went toDisney on Ice: Treasure Trove (there are currently 5 different shows). We had an amazing time & the show was wonderful! Here are a couple things that I learned or tidbits I wanted to pass on to you. Big emphasis on Peter Pan story (part of why we choose this show!) Beautiful dancing & various scenes from Lion King. Amazing!Snow White, Wicked Queen, Dwarfs, Prince Charming- loved seeing this classic!...

January 5, 2012 · 1 min · 159 words · Judy Collins

Planning our “Great American Road trip”

So this year we are taking what I am calling the Great American Road trip. There are four main reasons we picked this trip for this year: So where are we going? Check out our preliminary plans! Colorado Nevada Arizona California shhhh dont tell the kids; its going to be a surprise! New Mexico Albuquerque balloon festival & science museum I am pretty excited! So here is the part whereI need you!...

January 4, 2012 · 1 min · 113 words · Colleen Castillo

Kids Homemade Hats ~ 2011

Every year I let the kids pick out what kind of hat they want me to knit for them. So without further ado here are the kids 2011 hats!

January 3, 2012 · 1 min · 29 words · Zachary Marshall

More Tiny Tot Books

It goes through the alphabet with food! Youll love how fun it is to read & the new foods your child will learn. Ages 1-5 Three little dinosaurs on a camp-out, Chasmosaurus asked, Whats a lava tube about? The book goes from 10 to 1 (practice counting backwards) with the ever popular dinosaurs. It is written a la 10 Monkeys bouncing on the bed. Ages 1-5 Whos that with the long whiskers?...

December 27, 2011 · 3 min · 431 words · Rachael Anthony

Guest Post From A Heart for Home: Make Your Own Puzzle

Today I am so happy to have Allyson fromA Heart for Homedoing a guest post. Allyson is a busy Mom of 4 little ones under the age of 5 my hero!! Check out her super cute craft below then head on over to her blog to see more goodies. Dont forget to let her know you are visiting from Living Life Intentionally! Youll need the following materials: Instructions:1. A strip of tape across the top and bottom works well....

December 23, 2011 · 1 min · 114 words · Melissa Bernard

Oreo Balls

Here is one of the simplest, prettiest looking, fun-to-make, great gift recipes! My kids & I have so much fun making these together. They really are very simple 4 ingredients and are tons of fun for little helpers to make! I got this fun recipe from my dear friend Martha! Put in fridge to harden 30 minutes or so. Melt vanilla, almond, or even chocolate in microwave (per package directions)....

December 21, 2011 · 1 min · 118 words · Stacey Watson

Christmas Morning Holiday Traditions

Here is how our Christmas morning looks PJs!! They giggle & wonder who is getting the biggest present!! Then Daddy reads the Christmas story it is after all Jesus birthday He is our focus!! Then we sing a carol or two, pray and thank God for the gift of Jesus! Then I put theEgg Bake Breakfast Casserolein the oven. I LOVE this simple, easy, assemble-the-night-before recipe from my Aunt Carol!!...

December 19, 2011 · 1 min · 189 words · Terry Hatfield

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl FUDGE!

This is our families favorite holiday fudge. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe This is one of my all-time favorite recipes! It is pretty simple & produces perfectly wonderful fudge every time! It is sweet (but not too sweet), perfect texture, and wonderfully melts-in-your-mouth! Mix.Dump in the milk chocolate chips, bittersweet chips, and cocoa into remaining hot mixture in pan. Using a buttered knife zig zag through fudge to create swirl....

December 15, 2011 · 1 min · 89 words · Veronica Wilson

Guest Post from The Mud Pie Makers: Hopscotch Mat Tutorial

Today I am so happy to have Kylee and Tara fromThe Mud Pie Makersdoing a guest post. confirm you congratulate them on their recent 100th post Anniversary Congratulations ladies! Its such a joy to be guest-posting for Beth today! Instead, I had this rounded-square bowl in my cupboard that would work perfectly. You could use a square Pyrex dish, a rectangle dish, or a large round mixing bowl. Even a combination of shapes would make a fun design!...

December 14, 2011 · 2 min · 252 words · Brittney White

Holiday Traditions #7 – Ornaments

Our tree tells the story of us. One of our favorite things about the holidays is opening up our ornament boxes and looking at our ornaments! We dont buy just pretty ornaments, we buy ornaments that are meaningful to us. ![Article image](https://i.ebayimg.com/t/Danbury-Mint-1994-Annual-Gold-Ornament-Clipper-Ship-/00/$(KGrHqV,!i0E4r-grh7tBOQT0CWOwg~~0_35.JPG)

December 12, 2011 · 1 min · 42 words · Christina Hudson

3 in 1 Christmas Cookie Recipe

This week was our BIG BAKING WEEK! In 3 days the kids & I made14 different kinds of cookies. Guess what its not your fault! This will give you soft cookies! I got the inspiration for the checkerboard cookies form my mother-in-law Retha arent they cute! )To make these cookies mix 3 TAB cocoa in 1/2 of the dough only. Roll out each color to be about 8 x 12....

December 9, 2011 · 1 min · 158 words · Mary Colon