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Kid Food

February 18, 2012 in Made by Mom, Other People's Stuff I Like

For the most part, I just feed Josiah whatever we’re eating. Lately he has been requesting a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I make them pretty boring…the only variation being whether I cut it in half lengthwise or crosswise. But I have been inspired of late to have [...]

Spud Stamps

February 5, 2012 in Made by Mom

To make these fun stamps, all you need are a few plain old spuds.All you have to do is cut ‘em in half, etch out a design with the tip of your knife or a pen……and then cut away the negative space. It will look something like this:Smear some paint [...]

Some Stuff I’m Loving: Toddler Art Projects

February 3, 2012 in Other People's Stuff I Like

From Having Fun At Home Blog … bathtub paint! From Wisebread: Living Large on a Small Budget : DIY Moonsand From Oh My! Handmade : Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk…making the chalk is at least half the fun! From Hammer & Thread : Sidewalk Paint (she gave the ingredients in [...]

Fingerpainting Fun!

February 14, 2010 in Mom 2 Mom

A couple of days ago, I said we would have to try finger painting with cornstarch (see here). I thought it was wonderful! Here is a recap: Mix 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 2 cups of cold water. Boil. Divide into small bowls. Add food coloring. Let it cool…and paint! [...]