My First Sewing Project

A couple months ago I finally bought my first sewing machine! I have always wanted to learn how to sew, but never followed through with learning. This Halloween I decided to make a cape for our son's costume. {He was Super Wyatt.}

I had my mom come over to help direct, but I did all the sewing. After two hours and a back ache it was finished! It turned out great! {Yes, there were some opportunities, but who's counting?}

I had bought a pajama set from Wal Mart and ironed on felt to cover the Hippo that was on the front of the shirt to make his Super Hero Emblem. I used the rest of the felt to create a mask. Over all the package was perfect! I couldn't be more happy with how it all turned out!

Of course, our son being so excited had to pose in the mirror for what seemed like forever. Then he proceeded to run around the house yelling, "I'm super Wyatt! I am going to save the world!"

Absolutely priceless!

Sensory Bin

Well, I have been looking for creative ways to keep my three year old busy and found this idea on Pinterest. While the ones I saw were made up of colored rice (which is still quite neat) I decided to make mine a little different.

I did use some rice, however, to make our sensory bin, but then added some others as well.

One bag each:

• Brown Rice
• White Rice
• Split Peas
• Chick Peas
• Lentils
• Navey Beans
• Pinto Beans

What a big hit it was! He loves it. We started off on the island and that was a bit messy, so we moved to the floor. I spread out a large blanket and sat the bin in the middle. MUCH easier clean up! I gave him a funnel that my husband "improved" by making the bottom end a little bigger, a measuring cup, a coffee scoop, and a handled measuring cup. He spends a great deal of time filling and dumping.

Of course, I shouldn't have to say it, but I will anyway, beans and rice are for play only, do not eat. Make sure little ones are always supervised! This is easy to put together and stores nicely in the container with lid. Great for rainy days and indoor play.

Hope you enjoy!



Snack Fun!

When it is time for snack, why not make it fun! I did this with my son the other day to mix things up a bit.

I got a pipe cleaner and bent the end:

I got him bowl of cheerios:

Then I told him to string the cheerios onto the pipecleaner, and once he had them strung he could take them off and eat them.

He took it very seriously. It made out to be a good excercise for hand eye cordination too!

He was so proud of what he did after he had finished! Funny how something so little can make their day!  Enjoy!

Chalk It Up!

Once again my family has found itself pretty busy lately. Never a dull moment around here this summner. Despite our packed calendar I have really enjoyed the family time we have had this year. Yesterday was so beautiful that on a whim decided to repurpose a bulletin board I had salvaged from my grandparents house. I have been wanting to make it into a chalkboard for my son who is three. It would be a good way to boost his creativity as well as a great tool for learning. I started by taking all the staples out, and repainting the frame.

Then with chalkboard paint I had purchased at Lowes I painted the inside which was already black. It dried so fast being outside in the sun that I was able to put it up only a few hours after I had finished! Our house is small and we don't have a lot of wall space, so I decided to put it in our living room where there would be easy access as well as a hard surface floor. I wasn't going to put it in his bedroom with carpet. I am not a big fan of messes. I had brought out his table and chairs too, so now our living room is doubling as what could easily take as a mini class room!

I loved the way it turned out! It was so easy to do too! So much fun to come! Enjoy!

Ornaments

I was searching for an idea for a couple of wedding gifts when I got the idea to paint some blank Christmas bulbs that I found at Hobby Lobby. I wanted a keepsake gift, something that they could hang on to for years to come. So I painted them with the intention of including their wedding date on them.

A christmas bulb can be used for Christmas decoration or all year round depending on the style or your decor. 

Not to mention affordablity. A pack of four bulbs cost under $5. A great way to make something that could be so ordinary so special for someone else.

Enjoy!