finding Joy in helping others
Have you seen the latest Star Wars movie? I have to admit I’m hooked on everything Star Wars ever since I stood in line to see the first one in 1976! I’ve seen all the movies (too many times to count), read the books, and played the games. Do you also love to have and […] Read more…
For many years I worked as an aide at a local Pre-K and Nursery. Playing with simple toys was relaxing and fun, especially in a world with stimulation overload. Wood blocks, coloring, and clay were some of the favorites among the little ones. Kid powered, not battery operated! It always was the simple toys they […] Read more…
I love playing with Barbies! For me the absolute best part has always been the miniature accessories! I have a whole box of tiny bits and bobs that I package together with a Barbie gift. I love including them in my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. I’ve collected or made purses, little books, umbrellas, ribbons, […] Read more…
I found lots of great FREE Mother’s Day Printables! While I am all about being frugal, you can still print out and craft something fabulous. Here are cards, poems, crafts, and gifts for teens, tweens, younger kids, and toddlers to give their Moms, their Grandmothers, favorite Aunts, and Caregivers! My Mom and Aunts were the […] Read more…
You need to check out the Walmart Easter Clearance! I was hesitant at first because my local Walmart rarely has the great deals I’ve seen on so many other shopping blogs. I needed some shampoo anyway so I thought I would drop in. Right at the entrance, I spotted 3 shopping carts with some discounted Easter […] Read more…
Easter Egg hunts! My children loved them. Our church had a special day before Easter with games and prizes. Then, of course, we had to have a second hunt on Easter morning with family and friends. BUT what to do with those eggs afterward? Plus all the plastic eggs will be on clearance (at […] Read more…