I’ve been on the search for the perfect barbecue sauce for a while now. “Perfect” for us means something husband and boys won’t react to (finding food they don’t react to sometimes seems like an impossible task). It needed to be nightshade free, so not tomato based. I tried the bbq sauce recipe from The Paleo Approach Cookbook but it’s very high in FODMAPs which Tim and the boys react to – in this case a huge concentration of apple and onion.
Last week I chatted about the caterpillar we found on a tree in our yard and how we’ve been learning about caterpillars. And just this weekend our caterpillar turned into a chrysallis! We originally thought he was going to end up being a moth and going to use a cocoon. But after he shed his skin, my husband did a little more research and we think he’s going to be a mourning cloak butterfly. It’s been incredible to watch it with the boys, and we can’t wait to see him come out as a butterfly.
We’ve been doing some neat projects and activities to learn about caterpillars and butterflies. I’m sharing some of our favorite resources below.
I’m so honored to be guest posting today over at Little Girl Designs. Jennie’s blog is one of my favorites craft blogs to visit (she makes the cutest things!). Today I’m talking about how to put together your own letter writing kit. You can head on over to read about it here…
Today I’m going to be showing you how to crochet a cute little six inch robot. I once crocheted a giant robot – he stood nearly two feet tall and looked awesome. But with how time consuming he was to make, I told myself it would be a long time before I ever made another (if I ever did). Maybe someday I will get brave and tackle the challenge of making a giant robot again and try to do a tutorial for it. But, for today, let’s make this little guy!
Looking for a printable potty chart? Or just a way to track progress for school, chores, or anything else? And have a kiddo who is obsessed with space? Then you’ll love this…
I have a simple and creative card making tutorial for you today. I’ve enjoyed making cards since I was little. My mom would buy fun scrapbook paper, scissors, and embellishments and let me have fun designing things. This love has continued into adulthood. But, as I’m sure you know, pretty paper and material costs can add up fast. I found an easy trick that helps me to create beautiful, unique cards without breaking the bank.
Remember our adorable robot finger puppets from a couple weeks ago? Today I’m going to show you how to make felt monster finger puppets. These are some of my favorite little projects to make. They are so quick and easy to put together, and they turn so cute. And I love when a project can have an added bonus of being a practical toy for the boys to play with.
As you know, I’m a huge fan of crafts that are print and go. No mess, no fuss – just fun! I made up these fun little robot finger puppets for the boys. And they were a much bigger hit than I thought they’d be! They played with them a long time, and had a bunch of fun running them around the house.
Love Star Wars and feeling crafty? Then here’s a tutorial for a couple mug cozies. Here is an awesome craft to get you ready for May the 4th – a tutorial for Star Wars knit mug cozies. These are super simple to make and a fun way to show off your geeky side (or make for a geeky friend). Let’s get started!
These robot felt finger puppets were so fun and easy to make. I love working with felt because it’s simple to use – even if you don’t really know what you’re doing, you can make something that turns out looking pretty awesome!
I love when I find things that not only keep the boys busy but also encourage creativity. I made these great little doodle books for them. It’s so much fun to see what they come up with when they start with just a simple shape on a piece of paper. This is a great activity to keep…