HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I’m so excited to be participating in Mama Kat’s new vlogging link-up! In my vlog today, I tell you about the Halloween costume I wore this year and the costumes I made for Lily and Emmy. Emmy even demonstrates her costume! View video here. The book I refer to in this video is… Continue Reading
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Reclaiming My Patio {Spin Cycle}
My patio was lost under willow leaves and sticks, pots and potting soil, and a big green bushy bush. I have a vision of me, sitting outside on my patio with my cup of coffee and reading the paper, just like I’m on vacation only I’m not; I’m at home. With my patio under this… Continue Reading
Gifts for Teacher
The gift of coffee is good. A bottle of Minnesota wine is even better (and surprising! Wine from Minnesota–who knew?) But the gift that really touched my heart this year had a crooked smile and heart of peanut M&M’s. I love little homemade gifts from my students; probably even more so now that I’m a… Continue Reading
How to Make Cornstarch Slime
On Sid the Science Kid, Emmy watched Sid make green slime, and so she wanted to try to make some at home! Here’s how you make it: In a medium sized bowl, put a cup of cornstarch. In a measuring cup, add a couple drops of green food coloring to one cup of water and… Continue Reading
DIY Scarecrow Costume
I haven’t had to wear a Halloween costume for years, and I liked it that way! (I know, I’m a spoil sport.) But this year, as a preschool teacher, I needed to come up with a costume for our class party. I had an old denim shirt in my closet and thought maybe I could… Continue Reading
Grab a Slice!
