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7 Craft and Gift Ideas Featuring the Lovely Dandelion
It’s no secret that I adore dandelions! It’s hard for me to resist walking by one and not pick it up and make a wish. What about you? For me, they represent childhood, dreams and and I can only imagine all the wishes they have helped grant! Here are some simple craft ideas using dandelions that you can try out. Many of these crafts could be given as a gift such as the jar of wishes or the dandelion pillow. Enjoy! Make a Wish: What a fun idea! Collect dandelions on your next nature walk and put them in a jar to enjoy. And next time you want to make…
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Revolutionary PBS Kids Super Vision App Launches on Apple Watch
REVOLUTIONARY PBS KIDS SUPER VISION APP LAUNCHES ON APPLE WATCH Free app gives parents the “super power” to remotely manage kids’ screen time on pbskids.org by setting a simple timer on Apple Watch PBS KIDS Super Vision, the number-one children’s educational media brand’s revolutionary app for parents, is now available for Apple Watch. The free app gives parents the “super power” to easily engage with their kids’ digital media time wherever they are – in the kitchen, at work or on the go. With PBS KIDS Super Vision for Apple Watch, parents can limit their children’s screen time on pbskids.org by setting a simple Play Timer on Apple Watch.…
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Mother’s Day Special at Medieval Times in Buena Park
We enjoyed a show at The Medieval Times last year and really had a blast! You can read more about our experience here. And our dandelion moms contributor, Heidi Deal, had a chance to go backstage and met the trainers, knights and even the horses! Read more about her visit here. I love how you can turn this family-friendly experience into an educational one as they offer tons of resources for parents and educators to use before and during their visit. Well, I am super excited to see that Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Buena Park, they think all moms are special. That’s why Mom is free* for…
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DIY Mother’s Day Gift :: A Sharpie Art Apron
DIY Sharpie Art Apron Looking for the perfect handmade gift for Mother’s Day? Look no further! Make something useful that Mom will love. You will need: Apron (I bought mine on Amazon here) Sharpies, fine and ultra fine point Rubbing Alcohol Paint Brush Paper Towel Bird Template Print out the bird to size you like. I like to cut out the bird, play around to see where you want it and then trace around it. If you have transfer paper that will work perfectly. Start coloring with Sharpies. I placed a paper towel underneath to catch some of the alcohol. The alcohol dries really quickly. Some fabric…
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PULSE :: Providing Village Ambulances to Remote Communities in Uganda
Giving birth can be such an amazing experience but imagine if you were unable to have access to a hospital! My pregnancy went really well (minus the 50 pounds I gained) and I had assumed my delivery would be without complications as well. Boy, was I in for a surprise! In the summer of 2006 on July 28th I was admitted into the hospital at 8:40 pm and within a half hour I was on the table having an emergency C-section due to a torn Placentia (how does that happened?). Yes, it was very dramatic and my little Kate had to stay in the NICU for 4 days for monitoring. I completely understand…
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What’s For Dinner? Lentil, Bacon and Vegetable Soup!
This is one of my favorite soup recipes because really, what’s not to like about lentils, bacon and vegetables? I am such a fan of lentils I am always on the lookout for a recipe that calls for them. This soup is really easy and you can sneak in some extra vegetables for the kids! I picked up a basket of fresh vegetables at our local farm stand and was inspired to make my favorite soup tonight. If you like lentils and fresh vegetables I promise you will love this soup! It is great anytime of year and even my picky eater (my husband) likes…
