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Really Big Snowflake

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Heidi

My mom suggested these while I was heading up an art class last year.  They are so easy 4 year olds can do them.  The children LOVED this, and were so proud of how beautiful they turned out.  To be … Continue reading →

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Christmas Chain of Charity

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Heidi

Christmas is a time for giving.  Us adults know that, but sometimes the little ones forget. And sometimes children also forget how many days til Christmas, and have their parents begging for Christmas to come soon just to put an … Continue reading →

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I’m thankful… (the Thankful Tree)

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Heidi

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! For a few years now we have had a “Thankful Tree” to decorate our table on Thanksgiving Day.  It reminds us of all the things we are grateful for. Here’s how it’s done: 1.   On the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Dip

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Heidi

There are only a handful of things in life that are better than chocolate, and this is may not be one of them. However, it is a very close second.  If you like pumpkin pie, you will love this.  Hey, … Continue reading →

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Are those “Win a Prize” drawings real?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Heidi

Ever see those ads in small publications that ask you to enter your name and contact info to win a prize?  It’s just a scam right?  They’re just wanting to build their subscribers’ lists. Well, I am here to tell … Continue reading →

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A Book of Thanks

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Heidi

Many books are a good one-time read.  Some are good enough to actually buy and keep in your library.  And then there are those books that are so delicious to the senses that they find a place on the coffee … Continue reading →

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Ever heard of the ‘Candy Witch’?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Heidi

It may be safe to assume that most parents dread the aftermath of Halloween: bags full of sugary candies devoured by small mouths smeared with chocolate, wrappers strewn around the floor, My youngest joyfully eating stolen candy, with an upset … Continue reading →

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How to make a lei (flower necklace)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Heidi

A lei in definition is a garland or a wreath that is meant to be worn.  Lei is usually given for events such as concerts, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or for speakers at events.  Traditionally it is a symbol of aloha. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Graham Crackers

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Heidi

We were going “backyard camping” this last weekend.  We had the tent set up in the side yard, hotdogs in the fridge, and marshmallows and chocolate in the cupboard.  All we were missing were the graham crackers!  A friend had … Continue reading →

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Drowning my Sorrows in Chocolate

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Heidi

We have been trying to get pregnant for 15 months now.  I thought this month I was — I had all the symptoms: same sick feeling I had with the last 3 babies, fatigue, and a tummy that screamed “DON’T … Continue reading →

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