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Knit Hats the Easy way with Knifty Knitter

You know those cute little knit hats for kids?  Have you ever tried to make one on your own?  I have.  I tried and I failed miserably.  No matter how hard I try to knit or crochet, it always comes out crooked and goofy looking.  Enter Knifty Knitter.  With Knifty Knitter, knitting those adorable hats is a breeze.  All you do is wrap yarn around the pegs of the knifty knitter hoop and use the tool that the kit comes with to lift one loop over the other.  The process is simple, methodical and relaxing!

With Knifty Knitter’s different sized hoops, you can “hand-knit” everyone you know a warm and cozy hat for the holidays.  I won’t tell that you cheated if you wont!

P.S. With Knifty Knitter you can make more than just hats.  Think golf club covers, christmas stockings and more!

Inspire Imagination and Creativity with Play-Doh

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Play-Doh is a classic toy that teaches children to use their imagination and creativity.  As a child I loved “baking cookies” with my Play-Doh set.  I use the term “set” loosely.  It consisted of 5 different colors of dough and nothing else.  My mom let me use her biscuit cutter but the rest was up to me.  Mixing colors to create new ones was always an interesting experience.  Now you can purchase 24 different colors in one box!

While my mom’s biscuit cutter kept me content, I would have loved the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe or the Super Craft Caddy. September 16th was National Play-Doh Day (there’s a holiday for everything, isn’t there?).  To celebrate, I introduced my two year old to his first Play-Doh experience with a Play-Doh Burger Builder. We had so much fun and it was a great way to spend some quality time together.

With the holidays approaching, I am adding Play-Doh toys to my list of potential inexpensive gifts for the children on my list. It’s also a great thing to keep on hand for last minute birthday gifts because the age range is broad and enjoyable for girls and boys alike.

(Image can be linked to http://www.thefind.com/qq-play-doh)

Keeping the Kids Occupied This Summer

Here I am, sitting on my back porch enjoying the high 60 degree weather, the nice breeze, and the silence. Not for long though. My son’s last day of school is tomorrow and there will be silence no more.. for a few months at least. I enrolled my son in two summer camps, and we have a couple of vacations planned but what about the rest of the time? You know, the remaining 75% of summer vacation.

My kids love coloring, cutting, painting, and molding and that is why Crayola products will be in just about every room of our house this summer. Most Crayola products are stain-free now, are easy to clean up, and are great for many ages, what more can you ask for?

Here are a few Crayola products that will be great for the kids this summer.

Crayola activities great for summer vacation

Doodlebugz Crayola Crayon Toolbelt Red and Blue

The Doodlebugz Crayola Crayon Apron is perfect for the budding artist! Each Crayon Apron comes with 10 Crayola crayons and a pad of paper. With an adjustable hook and loop closure in the back, not only is it easy to put on and take off, it can be worn even as the child grows! Available in several styles, this makes the perfect sibling gift or birthday gift!

Crayola Model Magic Craft Packs

A craft pack of soft squishy modeling materials to make cool crafts. Contains (2) 2.5 ounce bags and (4) 0.5 ounce bags of Model Magic. Features: lightweight and spongy even after air drying soft and pliable for easy use clean handling safe non-toxic will not crumble or stick to skin and clothing dried pieces can be decorated with markers paint and glitter glue and the material can be mixed and blended to get new cool colors! Recommended for children ages 6 and up.

For kids who like to stay clean

Crayola Art Studio for the PC

Crayola Art Studio is a powerful software program that allows you to draw and paint using digital art tools with realistic effects. Offers boundless creative expression using Crayola Pencils, Paints, Markers, Crayons and more! Learn to edit and transform digital images with over 1000 creativity starters. Adaptable to any user regardless of artistic ability and level of computer skills.

For kids who are serious about art

Ultimate Art Supplies case

The Crayola Ultimate Art Supplies case is perfect for young artists on the go! When inspiration strikes, this blue case is ready with an assortment of 24 crayons, 8 washable markers, 12 short colored pencils, a paint brush, 8-count washable watercolor pan, school glue, 1 pair of scissors, organizing trays and 25 colored paper sheets. The plastic case has a carry handle for easy portability and will keep all supplies neat and organized.

From our friends at The Mommy Insider

Best Friends Week — More Things to Do

Okay, so yesterday I introduced the concept of this week being "Best Friends Week," right? I gave a few ideas of things to do with your best friend. Well, now it’s time to get down and dirty and create a list of things to do with your best friend! You’re welcome to comment to add to the list (and I will), so please feel free to contribute!

1. Shop online (at TheFind.com, of course!)
2. Shop at the mall
3. Try a new restaurant/cuisine
4. Go to the movies (try a premier or opening night of a really hot movie)
5. Check out a "B" movie
6. Get a makeover
7. Go to the salon together for new hairstyles
8. Clean out your closets and swap clothes (donate the rest to charity)
9. Buy new furniture and assemble it together
10. Have a garage sale
11. Host a tea party
12. Go out and support your favorite local band
13. Attend a concert
14. Try a new sport
15. Join a yoga class
16. Join a gym (and actually go workout regularly)
17. Go ice skating or roller skating
18. Learn how to play ice/roller hockey
19. Go rock climbing
20. Train together for a running, walking or cycling race
21. Train for a triathlon
22. Join Weight Watchers or a diet center of choice
23. Attend a monster truck show
24. Go check out Nascar
25. Get in the driver’s seat and race go-carts
26. Hang out at the beach
27. Host a bon-fire party at the beach
28. Adopt a puppy and enroll in puppy training
29. Take your dogs to the dog park (after they’re trained)
30. Buy a right hand ring
31. Go wine tasting
32. Go beer tasting
33. Hang out in a biker bar
34. Take tennis lessons
35. Take cooking classes — sushi anyone?
36. Take a jewelry making class
37. Take a pottery class
38. Volunteer at a soup kitchen
39. Tackle house work (or spring cleaning) as a team
40. Write a story or book together
41. Go golf or learn to golf
42. Make fondue
43. Go out and sing karaoke at a bar
44. Play laser tag or paint ball
45. Have a TV or movie marathon at home
46. On a rainy day, go out and stomp through puddles
47. Learn how to knit or crochet
48. Join an online community and get involved
49. Join a dating service (if you’re single)
50. Go on a blind double date (again, if you’re single)
51. Have a spa day
52. Go for a manicure & pedicure
53. Be an animal/mammal trainer for a day at a participating zoo
54. Go on a ride-a-long with a cop
55. Tour a fire station
56. Have a sleep over and stay up all night
57. Host a game night (play all night, if you can)
58. Go to San Francisco and play chess or checkers against someone on the street
59. Play pool with pool sharks
60. Go to Coyote Ugly and dance on the bar (among other things)
61. Go out for a nice dinner and a play/musical
62. Go out for a nice dinner and the opera or ballet
63. Go to the flea market and haggle ’til you get what you want
64. Sell things at the flea market
65. Host a "Cook for the Cure" dinner (Susan G Komen foundation)
66. Take a trip to the wine country
67. Go camping in the Sierras (or destination of choice)
68. Go horseback riding
69. Make crafts and sell them at a craft fair
70. Host a cookie exchange
71. Paint ceramics and give them to one another
72. Sneak "drinks" into a movie theater (21 and over only, pls)
73. Create match.com profiles for one another
74. Brush each other’s hair
75. Shop for engagement rings
76. Ghost or Guest blog on one another’s blogs
77. Redecorate a room in one another’s house
78. Host a poker party
79. Create a time capsule
80. Scrapbook together and/or host a scrapbooking party
81. Go to farmers market
82. Create a secret sorority or fraternity
83. Give each other nicknames
84. Make a comic book of your adventures
85. Host a pleasure party
86. Host a fake bachelor/bachelorette party
87. Learn how to fly a plane/helicoptor
88. Go skydiving
89. Take a beer or wine making class
90. Visit a convalescent home (take your dog)
91. Have a belching contest
92. Make Christmas ornaments
93. Take a Santa picture together
94. Make chocolate truffles
95. Scrap each others cast off clothes and make a quilt
96. Shop for books for one another in a used book store
97. Find a festival (music, art, wine) to attend
98. Go hot tubbing and/or skinny dipping
99. Take pole dancing classes
100. Take a spontaneous trip without luggage
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101. Hang out drinking a great bottle of wine
102. Go surfing
103. Watch sports on TV all day long

So, what do you think? I’m sure there are plenty of things on the list that you have done, but are there any you haven’t done? Do you have more ideas to contribute? Comment now and let us know!

Happy Adventuring/Searching/Shopping,

Payton

Give the Gift of Photos

  • posted December 2nd, 2006
  • Fashion

            Magnetic_photo_rope_feature                     Frames are cool, but how about something different? Photojojo is a really cool site chock full of photo DIY projects that you can do in the comfort of your own home. If you enjoy making gifts, this could be a great site for you!

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  Customize your aquarium with a favorite picture in just 4 easy steps. I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks pretty easy to do.

Photo_blocks2 Make some Photo Blocks — fun pictures become even more fun when presented in block form. They’re easy and fun to make!

Cd_case_calendars The CD Jewel Case Stand-Up Photo Calendar is sure to capture people’s attention, especially when they’re in the photos!

I plan on making some of these cool projects. I’ll post my successes and/or failures. Are you crafty?  If so, let me know if you make any of the PhotoJoJo projects. I’d love to hear how they turn out. Or, let me know if you take on any other cool projects.

Happy Searching/Shopping (and crafting),

Payton

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