I found the cutest applique project over at Izzy & Ivy Designs. Perfect for sewing on to a t-shirt or a onesie. I started thinking about how I could turn this into a Rainbow friendly project and here's what I came up with.... I prepped steps 1-3 ahead of time.... 1. Head over to Izzy & Ivy Designs and snag their Henrietta the Hedgehog applique template. Print … [Read more...]
Cool Freebie Alert – Free Comic Book Day
Saturday May 7th marks the ninth annual Free Comic Book Day! That's right, comic book stores across North America will be giving out free comics on Saturday! We are usually out of town around this time of year, as it also happens to be my wedding anniversary this weekend. Over the years, I have had the chance to experience Free Comic Book Day in London, Toronto and … [Read more...]
Kid friendly posters, free from the Canadian Government {Cool Freebie Alert}
Last week I ordered a couple of cool freebies. A poster map of the world, and a poster of marine life, offered free from various branches of the Canadian government (Your tax dollars at work). They both showed up in yesterday's mail. I was a little disappointed in the world map. (Brought to you by Canadian Geographic and the Canadian International Development … [Read more...]
DIY – Edible Finger Paints to Make at Home
A couple of days ago we made some Edible Finger Paint. It was incredibly easy to make. It was also very easy to clean up after (and Gracie had a blast). I've read several kids activity books that suggestion using pudding as finger paint. However, I really prefer this variant because it's not as sweet, and therefore doesn't encourage kids to eat the paints. Also, you end up … [Read more...]