Monthly Archives: December 2008

Getting Ready for the Kids and Grown-ups Too

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Gail

From Collages  I baked 100′s of cookies for the families who came to the cookie decorating workshop.  Two different sugar cookies and a gingerbread cookie.  I’ll post the recipes soon.   From Collages

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Cookie Decorating FUN!!!

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Gail

We had so much fun at our cookie decorating workshop.  I realized I should have called it a PARTY! not workshop.  There were cookies and sprinkles and candies forever; moms and dads, kids….brothers, sisters and cousins.  The kids started by … Continue reading →

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Inside – Out Fun School

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Gail

What a fun day!!!  We started inside with a few songs, marble games and some craft projects.  Then I went outside with the kids while the moms stayed in next to the fire and hand stitched some ornaments.  We played … Continue reading →

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Where Are the Horses??

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Gail

From Collages We went outside to feed the horses and they never came over so the kids decided to eat the carrots themselves.  We played in the rice hulls,  found a lady bug and went on a hike.  It was … Continue reading →

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It’s Freezing!!!!!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Gail

From Collages Oh my it was cold this morning!!  We went out side to play and explore and found some ice with leaves frozen inside….beautiful!

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Just a Little Something

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Gail

From Drop Box I made these little cotton hankies for the kids who are coming to my last FUN School class before Christmas.  I’m not sure if they’re hankies (wipe your nose) or napkins (wipe your mouth).  Either way I … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Gail

From chocolate quotes hankies This is a favorite thought of mine….simplicity!    I know I contradict that at times but mostly I like to notice and appreciate the “little things”  Yesterday I was in Ross and there was a little boy … Continue reading →

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Chocolate “Quotes” for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Gail

From Drop Box I love quotes, I love dark chocolate; what a great combo!  As a personal “sacrifice” I’m going to eat a piece of chocolate everyday so that I can share the enclosed quote…..such a sacrifice!!!  

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Snow”person” Yeast Rolls and Felt Stars

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Gail

From Collages We took a recipe for cloverleaf rolls and made Snowmen “people” rolls.  Here’s the recipe for individual portions: Cloverleaf Rolls makes 2 rolls 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1/2 TBL warm water 1/2 tsp veggie oil 2 TBL butter … Continue reading →

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“Embroidered” Star

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Gail

From thanksgiving violet pilot felt star I found this idea online with a cute example stitched by a 2 year old.  Sorry I can’t seem to find the website .  We’re going to do this activity in FUN School next … Continue reading →

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