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    Messy kids stuff

    Ok, in the grand scheme of things…this wasn’t that messy at all.  Little J spotted this recipe for homemade flubber on Pinterest.20140325_4531I was careful to use glass bowls and disposable plastic spoons to begin with.

    20140325_4532After pouring off the excess water…it was time to dig in with my hands…at least I remembered to take off my wedding ring. 😉

    20140325_4534Little J thought it looked like I was having way too much fun with her flubber so she traded off the camera to me.

    20140325_4537We made the flubber a pale lavender color that doesn’t show terribly well in the photos.20140325_4538Finally it was time to play. The flubber is more viscus than silly putty and a little wetter feeling. It’s a solid that behaves as a liquid. Some cool science going on there.

    Of course, I had to show the kids that when stuck in a jar with any air gap, pushing on it makes the most satisfying “toot” noise.  You know…passing gas…breaking wind. I’ve always used the word “toot” instead of the version of that word that starts with and f and ends with a t.  I hate that word….not sure why but it just irks me…even more so when I hear young kids saying it. There, now you’ve just learned another quirk of Halle…you’re welcome.

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    Chirstmas Coupons

    20131222_3825 20131222_3826These are an annual tradition in our house.  It’s awesome since they cost nothing and the kids love them as much as any other gift!!

    I found a printable on Pinterest for these.  It appears to have disappeared otherwise I’d be happy to give credit where credit is due. Bummer…I even checked my browser history…can’t find it.

    I dressed the coupons up with rubber stamping and ribbon.

    We usually have a board game night and a movie night each week. The coupon book gives them an extra vote should they choose to turn in that coupon.

    I wonder which kid will be the first to redeem a coupon. 🙂

     

     

     

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    T Tuesday:better late than never edition

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    Hello friends…I didn’t abandon linking up with Elizabeth and her T stands for Tuesday party. I just had to have a bit of a break. I  intended on being here early today but life got in the way.

     

    Here we have my token cup of tea. Twinings Earl Grey, in case you were wondering.

     

    You likely didn’t care but I bet you have been wondering what happened with my tea dying experiment.

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    20131210_3775 20131210_3778Well…I got a nice batch of yummy scraps.

    Love the darkened edge on the cotton lace…

     

     

     

    How the colors muted on the embroidery.

     

     

     

     

     

    And the dark tips on the fancy trim.

    Can’t wait to start using them in some…anything!

    I have my craft area somewhat  cleaned up but I hesitate to start using it until I’ve done some organizing. I may not be able to stop myself soon.

    mn winterI ran across this photo on Pinterest. Made me laugh..but it’s true.

    I love it when the plows do that…looks so cool and is very effective.

    What are you doing today??