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February 10, 2009 By 7 Comments
Do you see any hives?
Do you see any hives?

I think that my favorite kids poems ever is “Sick” by Shell Silverstein.  I used to love this poem more then anything and I cannot tell you the number of times I have read it in my life.  I sit here thinking about this poem for a few reasons:

  1. Abigail keeps faking being sick.  This is what the poem is all about.  It is about a girl who has everything wrong with her until she finds out that it is Saturday.  She is then by some miracle better.  This is now Abigail starring in the role of the faking little girl.  She has gotten one over on me a few times in the past few weeks but now I am on to her.  I do not know why she is avoiding going to school.  It used to be something that she loved!  All I know is that no more children will be staying home with mommy unless they have a fever and cannot move off of the couch.  I do not want to entertain all day.  I want to see Abigail and Emma off to school and play with the baby.  I want to work when the baby is sleeping not entertain an imitation sick child. 
  2. The baby is sick:  Yes it is true I think that we have an ear infection on our hands.  This would be the first for baby Analiese which is impressive being that we are moving closer to two with each passing day.  I hate when babies are sick.  They cannot tell you what hurts.  They cannot tell you when their fever is creeping back up.  It makes it all so hard to have to watch them hurt and be sad.  It just breaks my heart how Analiese still wants to be a trooper and has not learned better yet.  She still wants to play even though I know that it hurts for her to hold her head up.  She still wants to come to dinner even though she does not want to eat.  I just find it all so heartbreaking.
  3. I want it to be Saturday:  Yes I know that the week just started but in the poem it is all better because it is Saturday.  I sit here wishing for one of these magical Saturdays!

** oh and to top it off I just picked Emma up from school.  She had one hive and this was apparently a reason to come home urggg**

I hope that you are having a better time this February with your sick little ones!  I am just looking for Saturday!

Becca

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Valentine’s Day Bookmarks

January 28, 2009 By 7 Comments

bookmark-1A craft for kids:

This is a simple yet cute craft to enjoy this valentines.  It would be great for preschool, 4H groups, Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts.  I think that it is better for children ages 3-6 but I know Abigail enjoyed making one.  As always let Alli and I know how it comes out.  We would love the feedback!

Difficulty Level: 1 Star

Supplies:

  1. Popcycle sticks bookmark-open
  2. Glue
  3. Wooden conersational hearts
  4. crayons, markers or paint

Step 1:

Have the children color or paint their popcycle stick.  They can decorate it in any way they want.  Younger children could just color the stick while older kids can get a little more creative adding designs, words and just about anything else they can think of.

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Step 2:

Glue the conversational heart to the top of the popcycle stick.

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Step 3:

Let it all dry and you have a new bookmark to keep as children begin to learn to read or they can pass it along to parents or grandparents as a great little gift.

We hope that you enjoy the valentines day bookmarks.  Our kids all had a blast making them.  We would love to hear and see how yours came out.  Please leave us a message in the comment box!

Becca and Alli

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Children’s Crafts

January 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
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Coming soon to www.askbecca.com is a new focus for the new year.  I know that time and time again I am looking for crafts to do with 4H, daisy scouts and brownie scouts.  There are even times I want to do something fun on a snowy day with the kids.  I will be introducing a new section to askbecca.com.

Becca and Alli’s craft corner is a new place to find all of your favorite crafts for kids and more.  Once a week we will be introducing a new, low cost craft that you can enjoy with the children in your life.   Each new craft will have a 1-5 star rating.  This rating will determine the difficulty level of each craft.

We are so excited to be crafting away!  Perhaps we will become the Martha Stewart of the kids crafts world!  You know a girl has to think big.  We will see you here!

Becca and Alli

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69 Days of Christmas

October 18, 2008 By 2 Comments
Father Christmas // Santa Claus // Père Noël

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So here we are with only 69 days left until Christmas. At this point I want to get an idea of what the kids want this year. I think that accessing what they want and what are priorities is an important thing to do! Abigail has said that she is going to ask Santa for a Wii. Because I know that they will be getting harder and harder to find as we get closer to the season I think this should be near the top of my list.

Emma has not asked for anything. She is a challenge at Christmas. Her birthday is at the end of November so it is had to choose what she wants for what! I think that for her birthday she will like the new Barbie movie. Perhaps the doll for Christmas. She also may want some American Girl Doll stuff. I know this would be a fine hit for either of them.

The crime of it is that none of my Children NEED anything. Year after year we get more and more toys in this house. We live in a VERY small house! We can not handle one more doll, Barbie, play food, dress-up or anything. I am sure that we are not alone. This year because I have some time to plan we are going to have a Thanksgiving Give Away.

Rules of the Thanksgiving Give Away:

1. Each child must choose at least 10 toys that are in good shape that they do not play with anymore.

2. These toys have to be in good shape. If I find one that is not I will throw it out and they will have to try again.

3. The kids will come with me to bring their chosen toys to the GoodWill. This will show them that we should give back!

All of this will then make room for new toys and treasures. I think that cleaning out the old and making room for the new is not only a good lesson but it will teach them that it is ok to let things go. I think that this is an important lesson. So many people have trouble getting rid of this. I am included in that which is why I want to teach my children that it is ok. It is reusing as part of reduce, recycle and reuse. I think all in all we will leave with a great lesson and give another child a toy which they may not be able to afford otherwise.

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70 days Until Christmas

October 17, 2008 By 1 Comment

Shopping For Christmas Dresses

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OK so here we are 5 days into my 75 days of Christmas plan. So far it has been 5 days and it time to shop. I have saved about $100 between ebay and saving. It is time to get holiday dresses for the girls. I had forgotten to budget for this expense. This will certainly mean that I have to make up this money with more ebay sales.

The challenge is to be able to go out and find dresses for Abigail, Emma and Analiese that all match. I am not sure how Abigail will feel about matching this year. I think that since she turned eight her opinions have become stronger then ever before. I think that we may just have to find one that coordinates for Abby rather then matches.

I have looked online so that I know where I want to shop. My foot is still quite bad so it is important to know where I am heading to limit the amount of time on my feet. I did like some of the dresses at www.Gymboree.com. The black and white dresses are worth stopping by and taking a look. I also liked a few dresses for Emma and Analiese at The Children’s Place. I will also go to take a look at the Gap also. I really think that Abigail would like their little pleated party dress.

I will also take a look at Macy’s, but I think that it will be a little harder in a department store then it is in a smaller specialty store. I know that many people think that it is early to get holiday dresses but they have already been out for weeks. Since I have three kids that I am trying to match I think that it is important to get it now. This will also allow me to get their photos done before the holiday rush begins.

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Party Checklist: Children’s Birthday Party

September 19, 2008 By 7 Comments

As a parent I know that there is so much to get done before the big birthday party. When should the invites go out, when can I start preparing. I have found that it is always easier to use a party checklist to get the job done right. Here is the checklist that I use. It should be helpful.

A MONTH BEFORE:

  • Decide on a date
  • Choose a location
  • Develop a tentative menu
  • Pick a party theme
  • Research different party games
  • Decide on favors and order if you are buying online. This will save you from having to pay for express shipping.
  • Write out your guest list. Usually about 1/3 of the children invited are unable to attend.

2-4 Weeks Before the Party

  • Send out your invitations.
  • Purchase any paper goods needed. Always buy more forks. They go the quickest.
  • Place balloon order if you are planning on balloons

1 Week Before the Party:

  • Make the cake. If you are making the cake make it and freeze it. If you are buying it it should be ordered
  • Shop for food and drinks that will not spoil

2-3 Days Before the Party:

  • Prepare all food that can be made ahead of time.
  • Call all of the people who did not RSVP
  • Assemble goodie bags with Toys, novelties, and candy.
  • Buy fresh meat and produce

Day of the Party:

  • Set tables and arrange seating if you would like that done ahead of time.
  • Prepare food.
  • Icing homemade cake
  • Set up all birthday party games and stations
  • Pick up balloons
  • Relax, smile and enjoy the party.
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