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February 20th, 2012Handprint Potholders For Grandma (again)
February 20th, 2012Can you tell that the grandma’s in our family love to get potholders from my boys!? Grandma sent us a set to put handprints on for her since we couldn’t find any around Christmas we did them after Christmas for her. She likes to hang them on the wall of her kitchen to look at while she washes dishes. She changes them out every year with a new set.
What you need:
Potholder, acrylic craft paint, brush (foam brush), fabric puff paint and a pair of hands!
I put just a little bit of paint on a plate and then brush the paint onto the hand first. Brushing it always seems to work so much better than pressing the hand in a pile of paint! My kids always giggle because it tickles. I use the little foam paint brushes and they work really well.
ready to press the hand down
Once the paint is on the hand press firmly onto the potholder where you want it to go and lift! Should only take a few minutes to dry.
Here is how ours turned out.
After they are completely dry I always add their name and the date with fabric puff paint. I let this dry flat for 24 hours just to make sure it is set well and won’t come off.
PERFECT gift for grandma’s. Feel free to input “potholder” in the search for a lot more creations we have done. Potholders and dishtowels are popular here in this family 
what creation have you done recently for grandma, any potholders?
Coupon Preview 2/19/12
February 17th, 2012Looks like one insert in this Sunday’s paper 2/19/12 Click HERE to take a look.
Pampers Gifts To Grow Code 2/14/12
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Happy Valentines Day!!!
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Marine Science Center – The Release Of Andre
February 14th, 2012The other day we were able to go to Ponce Inlet about 30 minutes south of us and watch a 200 pound turtle named Andre be released back into the ocean! I had never seen one be released before and thought we would take the drive to finally see one. We have been to the Marine Science Center several times before but never for a turtle release.
They recently did some remodeling of the Center so you now have to pay to see the turtle hospital too. Before you could walk out on the deck and see the turtles without going inside. It is a small fee but if you have small kids that like turtles and fish it is worth it. They also have the Sting Ray petting pool too where you can pet the sting rays. My four year old finally touched one this time. He is growing up!
Touching the Sting Rays
We stopped inside for a few minutes and looked around and actually saw Andre still in his big pool before we headed to the beach. I think it was neat to see him for a minute before the crowd at the beach.
Andre the sea turtle before being released
Looking at Andre
They pulled him up in a truck and then they told us about him. He was a male loggerhead turtle that weighed 200 pounds. He was found off shore and ended up having an infection that he was treated for. Males never are seen only females so they knew something was wrong.
Getting ready to unload andre
Off Andre goes!!
Took 4 people to carry him
Andre is Free again!!
We didn’t get a great view of him getting in the water but we did see a great video on the news later! If you want to see the video check out my Facebook page HERE. The file is to big to upload here right now! at 1:27 in the video you can see my four year old Gavin interviewed. The lady asked him a question and this was his response. Out of all the kids they talked to his was the only answer they used. I am SO proud of him.
If you are ever in the Daytona area Ponce Inlet also has the Ponce Inlet lighthouse which is a great place to stop and see as well and it is on the same block at the Marine Science Center and all right next to the beach!!
- Ponce Inlet LIghthouse
What is a fun experience you have had lately? See any sea turtles?!
Travel Tips With Children
February 13th, 2012My friend from High School has a blog where she posts items she makes and bakes and all of her travels she takes with her children. She posted an excellent post about travel tips with children. If you are traveling soon with kids check it out HERE at her blog. It’s Fun 4 Me!
What is a travel tip that you have learned to do with small kids?
Sunday Coupon Preview 2/12/12
February 11th, 2012Looks like at least two inserts in Sunday’s Paper! Click HERE to take a look at what will be in it. Happy Shopping
Fun Hand Craft For Valentine’s Day
February 10th, 2012This is a fun easy craft to do for Valentine’s Day! We haven’t done this ourselves but saw HERE at Putti Pranpancha (on pinterest) this cute idea!
Cut a hand out and then put a bunch of hearts around it for a heart tree. Fun for your kids and easy to do too!
More Handprint Pot Holders For Grandma
February 9th, 2012We didn’t get to make pot holders for grammy for Christmas so we made some quick for her birthday!
Here is what we did!
You will need
Pot holders, acrylic paint, sponge brush and Fabric puff paint.
He was practicing where his hands go
I start by painting the hand really well with paint and try to do it quickly because some of the colors tend to dry fast. Once painted on the palm of the hand I press firmly and then pull up the hand. I repeat with both hands depending on what you want to put on the pot holder.
painted hand!
Before writing was added
Once the handprints are dry I then write their names on them and the date.
Finished product for grammy
Grandparent love these and I think I may start doing one each year too and putting them up over my stove maybe!
We also love to do dish towels for grammy too. You can check one of them out by clicking HERE!
Pampers Gifts To Grow Code 2/9/12
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