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@ Chow: Their list of fabulous grilled cheese sandwiches made me think that my own lunch could be better...even when the kids are eating sharp cheddar on wheat!@ Dizzy Dee & Her Cup Overfloweth: Cake in three minutes sounds too good to be true! I can't promise that it's delicious, but I can promise that I'll try it and let you know :)
@ Wild Parenting: Insights into giving children the freedom to learn. Sometimes this feels like we're swimming against the current, but this article is so encouraging!
@ Simple Mom: Great tips for simple things you can do to green-up your housekeeping. I have to say, we swapped out our paper towel habit for a pack of twenty Costco washcloths a few years ago and have never looked back! Great ideas here, some of which will make your life easier (no pre-rinsing dishes! keep lights off!)
@ Chez Pim: I admit, I love toaster pastries, but I haven't eaten them since Josie stopped napping. This recipe for homemade pop-tarts may fire my habit back up! (image via: chez pim)
@ Skip to My Lou: Great list of homemade bookmark ideas. Some of the simpler ones are very kid-friendly and would make nice gifts for the adults in their life.@ International Children's Digital Library: Their interface may not be the easiest, but I really enjoyed browsing through their full-text and illustration selection of foreign children's books with Josie. It was such fun to see the themes and illustrations from abroad (even if the stories remain a bit of a mystery...)
@ Live 'n Learn: Tutorial for printing on wooden squares. Would make for a nice homemade memory game.
@ UK lass in US: Don't miss this tutorial for making a cloth dollhouse. I'm crafty, and a good sewer, and I could probably make this...but probably won't get around to it. It's just so freakin' awesome!
@ D Goddess: Simple homemade celebration banner...another one to make and keep then whip out when celebration strikes!
@ How About Orange: Super-cute redo for decorating favorite office supplies with fabric (ah, two of my favorite habits...office supplies and fabric).
@ Maya Made: Fun tutorial for monsters done with blown paint. The wiggly eyes are so fun, and I liked how fun this was for a boy and a girl, older and younger. Love the display, too!
@ Wee Life: Don't miss these fun scavenger hunt printables! I just love this. (image via: wee life)
@ Chasing Cheerios: A recipe for homemade watercolor paints. I've been wanting to try this!
@ Muses of Megret: Yes, the job jar! I'd forgotten that this was on my mental list!
@ Bienvenue: Oh, wow. I've thought of popcorn and cranberries, but candy corn garlands? Genius!@ Creative Chicks at Play: Tutorial for a magnetic bulletin board. The twist is that it's covered with fabric!
@ Plum Pudding: Making almond fortune cookies to celebrate the Chinese holiday of Mid-Autumn, as well as some fun Chinese cultural ideas and information.
@ Daily Monster: Check out the movies of creating monsters. I love the idea of starting with an inkblot!
@ Rookie Moms: Easy pattern for making kids' pants from an old t-shirt. I'm thinking jammies...
@ Schlosser Design: Painted pumpkin rocks, since you know that Halloween is sneaking up on you!
@ Zakka Life: Gorgeous idea for a sweet bluebird card (click through for the surprise behind the wing!) (image via: zakka life)
Have a fantastic weekend :)
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