Q-tip Snowflake Craft

Even though this week the weather here in Michigan has been unseasonably warm, we had to do a snowflake craft. I chose the q-tip snowflake craft. It's simple for my 3 year old to do with a little help and my 6 year old to do on her own. I like this craft because most of us already have the supplies in our homes, and no need to head out to the store. Also, the kids enjoy creating the beauty of a snowflake. 

The Q-Tip Snowflake Craft

Supplies

Elmer's glue

Q-tips

Scissors 

Paper. I prefer card stock paper for durability.

Directions

The directions are pretty simple. 

Lay one uncut q-tip first, and work your way from there. 

I helped my 3 year old with the non-toxic glue when applying it on the paper, then she applied the q-tips on the glue.

We cut the q-tips to make different sizes for a pretty snowflake.

My daughters used their imaginations and used the left over cut pieces for snow on their pictures. 

Lastly, of course give them time to dry. 

Remember moms or dads; not all snowflakes are the same.

Enjoy the snowflake craft and have a blessed day!

The Thrift Jackpot

This past Saturday my oldest Daughter and I visited our local Goodwill. I was so happy when my daughter was excited to hit the thrift store. I'm glad she understand it's okay to shop at local thrift stores. Even though we don't need to shop at them, I feel there is still nothing wrong with thrift shopping. You can find some pretty nice collectibles and clothing items at them. We like to call it "finding treasures". A few things I am always on the look out for are vintage books, vintage toys, vintage Pyrex dishes and name brand clothing. I am picky about the clothes. They have to be in perfect condition. I think thrift shopping can be a lot of fun.
Here are some items that me and my daughter found this weekend at our local Goodwill. I have to admit, my daughter is getting good at this whole "finding treasures". She found an almost perfect condition cabbage patch doll. We also found a vintage book from the 1960's, along with some vintage Pyrex cups. And of course we found some clothing items for baby sister. The vintage books are for baby sisters room; which is vintage themed. We hit the jackpot Saturday! Some day's are not as good. What do you thrift for?

Gingerbread Man Crayons

I am not the type of mom who likes to waste things. I like to find a way to reuse them if I can. Ithink of it as saving money, recycling, and being crafty. For instance, my girls love to color. They have a box full of crayons. Every so often we go through the box and pull out all the broken crayons. In all reality who uses the broken pieces? I know my girls don't because they always seem to be sitting at the bottom of the box. Therefore we made a simple craft out of the broken crayons. I'm sure many of you already know, and may do this already. We melt our broken pieces into new crayons. They love them when they are finished.

Melting crayons. 

1.) Peel off the paper on all of the crayons. 

Sometimes we mix colors or make plain colors. 

2.) Make sure you are using a silicone baking mold.

3.) Put the pieces into the molds. You may have to break them even smaller. 

4.) Place your oven at 350 degrees. Once it's warmed up place your mold in the oven.

5.) It usually only takes a couple minutes to melt. So keep an close eye on them.

6.) Once the crayons are completely melted, place them in the freezer till they hard.

7.) Now you may pop them out and you have new crayons. 

My daughters love when their crayons are finished. They are excited as if they are brand new, and I didn't have to waste the broken pieces by throwing them away. Plus I saved money by not having to  buying new crayons. 

Introducing Fashion

Fashion is pretty big in our home. Being a women myself and raising three daughters, how can it not be? I love dressing my girls up. Every morning while I'm getting Helen dressed, I can't help but giggle at how she looks at her belts, shoes or her headbands. As I'm introducing her into the world of fashion, I can only imagine what that little mind of hers is pondering as she stares at the accessories. 

Of course she experiments a little herself.

I do have to admit, she loves shoes. She has her own little stash already. I believe your never too young. 

She likes to try to put her own shoes on already. I think shes going to do great in the world of fashion! 

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When your a little girl you always dream about the prom, the wedding, having your own daughters someday. Never did I think I would so soon have three daughters of my own!  This is a blog about our journey raising three beautiful girls.