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3 Froot Loops – Inspired Crafts Your Ki...
Published on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 by Caryn Bailey From the moment the bright red box with the lively parrot and colorful ring-shaped cereal appeared in our home, my kids were begging me for a bowl...or even just a taste! Cereal is a staple in our household, but traditionally my kids have only eaten varieties such as Rice Krispies. I actually grew up eating Froot Loops as a child so I completely understood my chil... Read More » -
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How To Organize Kids’ Craft Supplies
Published on Friday, January 11, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Having set absolutely no resolutions this year, I feel the weight of those things I want to "right" in 2013. My husband can attest to the fact that I struggle with organization, so while I haven't set any formal plans, I'm slowly tackling some small projects that will hopefully equate to big improvements in how I organize our lives. In my never-ending attempt to ... Read More » -
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Free Holiday Printables and Activities Inspir...
Published on Saturday, December 1, 2012 by Caryn Bailey For the last few days, we've mostly stayed in since we've had some rain. As much as my kids enjoy the opportunity to watch television or play video games, I realize that at some point, they'll tire of these activities in search of something more. Crafts and baking projects are our favorite ways to spend time together indoors. Snce we're less than 1 month from Chr... Read More » -
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Holiday Crafting: DIY Wreath
Published on Friday, November 23, 2012 by Caryn Bailey My son is at this incredible age where he is quite attune to things like season changes, holidays, and perspective in time. Once we celebrated Thanksgiving, he started talking about Christmas...how he wants to help Daddy put up a tree and see his home decorated with lights. If you're looking for an easy, affordable way to add some festive holiday cheer to your home... Read More » -
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How To Carve and Paint a Pumpkin
Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Confession: I have never carved a pumpkin. {Gasp} It wasn't until I was sitting outside, arms deep inside the pumpkin we had picked up, that I realized this was the very first time I was going at this alone. Growing up, my father carved while I watched. Sometimes I'd even help him scrape out the seeds and such. When we carried the pumpkin carving tradition into o... Read More » -
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Crafting With Kids: Personalized Halloween Tr...
Published on Friday, October 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey The pumpkin is decorated, our costumes have been broken in, we've got the perfect spooky drink, and we're almost ready for Halloween! The only thing missing is our treats...or at least a place to put them. This year, I've been aspiring to do more crafts with our kids, and thanks to Walmart's Kids Craft section, it's easy to recreate fun, simple projects. Whether yo... Read More » -
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DIY Fabric Bulletin Board
Published on Sunday, August 19, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Organization is my weakness, and since we're about to become parents to a school-aged child, I've been brainstorming ways to ensure that important information does not get missed. Too often, we'll set the mail, work/school documents, and other important papers on the table, only to get "lost" in the shuffle. Nowhere in our home do we have a central location where this... Read More » -
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Crafting With Kids: Stick Art
Published on Monday, June 25, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Now that summer is in full swing, I'm racking my brain to find ways to keep my kids active and engaged. We try to spend as much time exploring and doing, but on days like today, when temperatures were well over 90 degrees, all I really want to do is stay cool inside the comfort of our home. Over the past few months I've been delving into crafting with the kids, an... Read More » -
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Crafting With Kids: Monogram Art
Published on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Because my kids share a room at present, it's difficult to choose a theme that works well for both a preschool boy and a toddler girl. My son won't have pink or princesses in his room, and my daughter won't have anything to do with cars or items that aren't pretty and feminine. My challenge is to help inspire a room that's fun and creative for both of them. Since... Read More » -
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Upcycled Easter Baskets For Kids
Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Every year, my children receive at least one Easter basket and likely two or three. The baskets vary and might be plastic and already filled or wood/wicker filled with items that have been hand-selected. The problem with receiving even one basket a year is that they add up...and then retire to their storage place never to be looked at again. This year I endeavore... Read More » -
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Get Local…And Crafty At The Floral Desi...
Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Caryn Bailey You might have noticed that Rockin' Mama is getting a bit crafty! I'm definitely more analytical by nature, but lately I've been tapping into my creative side, mostly because of my kids. If I had an abundance of time, I'd take a variety of classes to continue exploring my passions for food, photography, and travel. [caption id="attachment_31370" align="aligncen... Read More » -
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Crafting With Kids: Mini Wooden Easter Baske...
Published on Sunday, March 25, 2012 by Caryn Bailey A winter storm and a child under the weather...what's a mom to do? After a batch of gluten-free, vegan chocolate chip cookies, a stack of books, and a little bit of Dora, we decided to get our craft on. I really shouldn't complain, since other parts of the country experience a lot worse with regards to weather, and I'm in awe of how those moms keep their children ... Read More » -
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Crayola Invites Parents Inside the Crayon Box
Published on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 by Caryn Bailey [caption id="attachment_30962" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: Crayola"][/caption] Even at 2, my daughter spends quite a bit of time coloring quietly...thoughtfully. While she can't express what she's drawing, when she's finished a picture, she runs to me bubbling with excitement...proud of her creation. It was much later that my son showe... Read More » -
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Halloween Craft and Recipe Ideas from Disney ...
Published on Sunday, October 30, 2011 by Caryn Bailey Since Halloween falls on a Monday this year, there is an entire weekend available for crafting, baking, decorating, and celebrating. I love to bake and I'm probably better at it than I am at cooking, but sometimes I need a little inspiration when it comes to decorating. Disney Family and Family Fun are my go-to resources, particularly when I want to create something ... Read More » -
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Gourmet Treats and Unique Halloween Decoratin...
Published on Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Caryn Bailey Since Halloween falls on a Monday this year, both of my children's school parties will be held during the day which means I'll be busy this weekend working on something creative to bring in. I love peeking at Celebrate With Hershey each season for inspiration on recipes and crafts. Like these Pumpkin Favor Pouches which would make an awesome "thank you" gift. Here... Read More » -
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The Possibility Shop…Where Anything Is ...
Published on Sunday, October 2, 2011 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Clarissa! After a very warm weekend here in the Southland, it looks like we'll get our first rain of the season this week. Once the seasons begin to change, I always think about those days when we're stuck at home due to illness or the weather and what I can do with the kids to keep them from going stir crazy. Th... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Back to School With Crayola
Published on Sunday, August 28, 2011 by Caryn Bailey I love when my daughter runs up to me with a piece of paper in her hand, motioning for me to get her the box of crayons stored on our bookshelf. Both of my children enjoy coloring, but my husband and I agree that our daughter is the artistic, creative one. We wouldn't be surprised if she took it up as a hobby as she gets older because she colors much more than my ... Read More » -
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Eco-Friendly Crafting With Kids *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, May 6, 2011 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jacob. Congrats! [caption id="attachment_23883" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: flaivoloka"][/caption] With the weather warming up, my children and I are excited about exploring the museums, parks, and family-centered venues here in Southern California. ... Read More » -
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Easter Crafts, Candy, and Recipes From Hershe...
Published on Friday, April 22, 2011 by Caryn Bailey We have a busy weekend ahead filled with brunches, birthday parties, and a host of Easter celebrations. Since food is such an integral part of Easter traditions and celebrations, I thought I'd share some of my favorite chocolate-themed recipes from the company that knows a thing or two about chocolate. Each season, the Hershey Company offers new products and a ho... Read More » -
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Fun and Free Workshops at The Home Depot
Published on Thursday, March 10, 2011 by Caryn Bailey I get excited about finding new things to do with my children. Last week, I told you about Lowe's free Build and Grow Clinics, the latest which is planned for this Saturday, March 12th. The Home Depot also offers workshops, the theme of which is Build. Learn. Create. Once a month, children and parents can visit their local store to create projects including tool... Read More »
