Tag Archives: toys

Masquerade Party… Felt Mask Tutorial and Pattern

Posted on October 14, 2010 at 8:00 am
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There is so much you can do with this. Halloween is coming up and this can be a quick fix for a lack of costume. Or have a masquerade party. This can also be a theme and activity to a … Continue reading →

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Friday’s 5 at 5: Dear Toy Manufacturing Companies

Posted on August 6, 2010 at 5:00 am
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Dear Toy Manufacturing Companies, As a parent, I wish you would consider the following thoughts when creating, producing and selling your toys. Safety. I know it is cheaper to manufacture it in China. Is it cheaper and better for your … Continue reading →

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Riding Box Cars Tutorial

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 9:00 am
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We recently received some packages in the mail and had boxes around the house. Just as I was about to toss them, my girls decided to build forts out of them. Then Elle, my youngest, sat herself in the little … Continue reading →

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Cornhole Toss Game

Posted on July 16, 2010 at 9:00 am
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Maybe you have heard of cornhole, maybe not. It’s a pretty big deal here in the South. So let me introduce you to a child-friendly version of cornhole. How To Play Cornhole Toss To play the child-friendly version of cornhole, … Continue reading →

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BTB Tip #19: Organizing Toys

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 9:00 am
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Back to basics tip #19: As a mother of two girls age 4 and 18 months, my house used to look like this. Who knew two little girls could make a mess this big every. single. day.? Don’t believe me? … Continue reading →

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