Starburst Pixel Art!

Hello!! What a week it's been over on my end. If you've read my earlier post about my quest to learn more about handling finances responsibly, you'll be glad to know that I have already taken the first few crucial steps! Although it was hard to think about at first, the more I gave it thought, the more I realized that going back to work (and therefore leaving Josiah in someone else's care) was the right thing to do. Earlier this week, I started working again. I've still got mixed feelings about it all but I think once the newness of it all wears off, everything will be fine. I've also opened up a savings account. Let's just say that the last time I had one of those I was still a minor and had it only because I was too young for a checking account at the bank I was with. Yeah… I didn't do very well with it then because I had no idea what it really meant. This time WILL be different!

Anywho, I've also came to terms with the fact that I probably wont be churning out awesome ideas and activities 3 times a week like all of the "bigger" blogs I drool over. BUT I do have something fun to share today!

This is actually something I did LONG before I had Josiah. I was a part of a message board type website that shared crafts and I shared this there. Then, not very long ago, someone shared a link with me that featured my project and picture. I wanted to give it an official "home" on here and also share with you how easy, fun, AND tasty this project can be!

Sticky Bug Monsters!

Happy New Year beautiful people! I pray you welcomed 2014 surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. We celebrated at our church and it was great! I look forward to enjoying my beautiful family this year and sharing them with you all as well! 

Sticky Fingers

One Sunday morning at church, before service began, I needed a way to keep Josiah entertained. He pointed to a roll of colored duct tape, so I put a piece on his hand and we pretended it was a bandage, or an "owie," as he calls it. It wasn't long before the owie lost it's fun factor and Josiah was bored again. Thats when I tried something new and it was a win with not only Josiah, but the other kids too!

Felt Christmas Tree with Gift Bag "Pockets"

Christmas is right around the corner and this momma is happy to FINALLY be done with classes for the semester! My last paper really kicked my butt and kept me away from the blog for longer than I expected. But it's over now and I am here and ready to serve you! 

I've been busy (between finals and papers) thinking up and working on a few fun ideas for the kiddies and I am maybe a little bit TOO excited to share with you our latest creation! 

Thanksgiving Craft: Hand and Foot Print Turkeys!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I figured it was time for a craft! Josiah and Lily don't know a thing about Thanksgiving or turkeys yet, but they do know that when I say we're going to "color" they're in for a good time!

Browsing through the dozens of crafts on Pinterest, I came across this one (Scroll down to "Turkey Shirts" I could not find any other source for this project so if it's yours, please let me know so I can give proper credit.) I knew this would be simple enough for the kids to make with the help of myself and my brother and would get them just messy enough to enjoy themselves. I gathered some materials and set out an old table cloth on the floor...