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How to Make Star Wars Tin Can Lanterns
May 4, 2014
In honor of Star Wars day (May the 4th be with you), here is a simple Star Wars craft project. These Star Wars tin can lanterns are simple for bigger…
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Dinosaur Activity for Kids - Ice Eggs Excavation
May 1, 2014
Excavate dinosaurs from ice eggs! We did this fun dinosaur activity to help use up some of the boys' restless energy the week before baby sister was born, and…
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Build a Lego Pinball Game
April 28, 2014
Here's a fun LEGO® building challenge - build a LEGO® pinball game! Aidan and I saw this idea on Pinterest from Crafts Ideas for Kids and decided to give it…
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What to Buy for Baby (Products that are worth it, and which ones are not!)
April 26, 2014
With four (now five!) babies, we have been through a LOT of baby items! Having a baby is going to require some gear for sure, but it doesn't have to…
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What to Expect During a C-Section and Recovery
April 24, 2014
In celebration of the birth of our fifth baby, I have some baby posts in the line-up this week! (Which I wrote ahead of time.) Baby Janie was my fourth…
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Welcome, Baby Girl!
April 23, 2014
She's here! Janie Elisabeth Born April 21, 2014 7 lb. 5 oz and 19 inches long Her four older brothers absolutely adore her! Jonathan (2) is so excited to have…
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Motherhood and the True Value of Nose Wiping
April 17, 2014
Several weeks ago, I had a couple different commitments outside the home. Both were ministry opportunities at my church - one on Thursday and one on Saturday. Late Wednesday afternoon,…
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Sand Box Play on a Budget
April 14, 2014
I must confess, I have a love/hate relationship with sand boxes. My boys LOVE to dig. It's one of the main things that they want to do outside, and they…
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Wooden Peg Ninja Craft (And Play Ideas to Go With Them)
April 10, 2014
These wooden peg ninjas were such a fun craft to make! I've been on a crafting kick lately since I've been forced to slow down and do more sitting. I…
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Letter Sound Slap: A Phonics Game for Beginning Readers
April 7, 2014
Here is a fun game for beginning readers that involves a great attention-catching element... slapping with a fly swatter! Owen (almost 5) has been very interested in learning to read…
