Monthly Archives: January 2014

Best Valentine Cookies! – “Flavor Cookie”

This is the best cookie! It is not just a sugar cookie. It has a wonderful cherry-almond flavor! You won’t eat plain sugar cookies again! Great for Valentine’s Day! Continue reading

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Denim Wreath – No Sew!

Denim Wreath? Another up-cycle or re-purposing idea for your old jeans? Yes, but this one is NO-SEW! Anyone can do this! If you can cut with a scissors, you’ve got all the skills needed for this one! Continue reading

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Toddler Valentine Crafts

Need something to keep your toddler occupied for a craft? These Toddler Valentine Crafts are easy to do and use materials you probably have on hand or are inexpensive to buy.

The Toddler Crafts are easily made by your child or grandchild, but need some final putting together by an adult! Supervision and a paint shirt are recommended, too! Continue reading

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Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids

This post contains Easy Valentine Crafts for kids from one package of materials! The list of ideas could go on and on, but I will focus on 7! Some are easy for preschool and some require more skill.

I found this package at a Michael’s Craft Store. In it were 18 pieces- all large foam hearts with 6 different textures. It is from Text-ur Foam by Creative Hands. It retailed for $3.95 and I got at least 7 different projects from one package for one person. What is unique about this material is that it has “texture” as the name says! Continue reading

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Valentine Cream Cheese Delights

These pink Valentine Cream Cheese Delights are dangerous! You can’t resist them! Just bite into this flavorful cookie with a wonderful chocolate or raspberry surprise inside! Continue reading

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Valentine Rag Heart- 30 minutes

Left over from a prior project, I still had some red sheet fabric. I decided I would turn it into a Valentine Rag Heart! This is something school-age kids can do. Elementary kids that can tie a simple knot are certainly able to handle this craft! It turns out great and takes less than 30 minutes! Continue reading

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Chilly Night Chili Recipe

I have used this chili recipe for over 25 years. It is quick and easy and tastes great! I make it easier to put together by precooking several portions of the hamburger and onions and freezing them in individual packets for one recipe. Continue reading

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32+ Valentine Games

Great list of 32+ Valentine games for kids and classrooms. Lots of resources for printables and other ideas, too. Continue reading

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Melted Bead Valentine Sun Catcher

Kids enjoy making and displaying this Melted Bead Valentine Sun Catcher craft! It is quick and easy to do along with looking colorful on your window! You know the three conditions of a good craft are: easy, inexpensive and turns out great! This craft meets the criteria! Continue reading

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Scrappy Jean Quilt for Upcycling Jeans!

What does one do with old jeans? Well, make a Scrappy Jean Quilt! Outdated, out-grown, and worn-out jeans are perfect to recycle into a wonderful quilt. Lots of variation in the blue jean shades adds texture and interest to the look of the quilt. Continue reading

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