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We are quickly approaching Christmas and we could not be more excited about celebrating and creating traditions with the boys! We also are having a lot of fun with Christmas projects and wanted to share those with you! Christmas Ornaments Push/Pull Toys Christmas Croquet Christmas Puzzles Reindeer Teether Stackers
I love castle building, both sandcastles on the beach and block castles in the house. My mom and dad bought Lucian this set of castle blocks for when he gets a little bit older and Lance and I have already enjoyed them. For now, we are using them as a display on the mantle in […]
“Since it is so likely that (children) will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker.” C. S. Lewis Lucian is really getting into trying things that he sees other kids or adults doing. If Dad is hammering, Lucian […]
Before beginning to work at WW (Weight Watchers) I completed my bachelors of science degree in Early Childhood Education and math was one of my favorite subjects to teach to children. Math was also one of my favorite subjects throughout school too! My husband also has his degree in Mathematics so it seems fitting to […]
This week’s project is a Jack O’Lantern puzzle, the pieces of the face (eyes, nose, and mouth are removable). I made this using Easel Pro and the Inlay App on Easel to create the puzzle aspect of the pieces. I then painted them using Milk Paint and finished them using Sweet Pickins All Natural Hemp […]
I’ve always loved photography and taking pictures, of anything and everything! It is a fun way to see and show perspective! We all see things differently and I think photography is a neat way to be able to see someone else’s perspective but also to show your own. This quote is one of my favorites, […]
The tools and toolbox were made using Inventables X-Carve with Easel Pro. I used the box maker app to make the toolbox and then added the font to it! They were painted using Old Fashioned Milk Paint because it’s non-toxic and kid friendly! As much as BJ and I are in the garage working I […]
The push and pull toys are great for motor development! It encourages development as they push and pull the toys but also as they crawl, walk, or move around on the floor to play with them. The oval cut out on the push elephant & car are great for little hands! They are so much […]
I have always enjoyed the idea of stacker toys, you know the ones we had as kids! So I decided to make Brooks one that was a little bit different than the typical stacker you see and it sparked some ideas for some other styles too! I started with the square stacker and then tried […]
My first kids’ craft was the name puzzle I made for my little guy! This was the first piece I have created on my own from start to finish!!! The puzzles are made on the Inventables X-Carve using the Easel Pro program. They are carved with Birch Wood, painted with Milk Paint, and finished with […]