Back-to-School

We are nearly halfway through September, which means that school is back in session for our youngsters. If you're in a crafty mood, check out these Back-to-School Craft ideas from Etsy. Included are some DIY ideas for creative, personalized school supplies, as well as some ideas for your child's lunch bags. If you missed last years' Back-to-School post on my blog (Quirky Kid's Lunch/Party Ideas), be sure to check it out for some neat DIY sandwiches that your kids will go crazy for!

The summer may be over, but the fun has just begun!

Father's Day Cards

Father's Day is only one week away -- Sunday, June 20th! If you are looking for a creative way to wow Dad, help your child make a homemade Father's Day card like the ones featured on Disney's Family Fun website! This one is my favorite:


You can view the directions for how to make this crafty card here.
Father's Day Craft Box is another great resource for DIY Father's Day cards! Check them out!

Birthday Cakes for Kids

What do kids look forward to the most at a birthday party? The birthday cake! Enjoy these amazing cake designs courtesy of Parenting.com, where they also share the step-by-step recipes for you to make all of these unique cakes on your own! Here are a few of my faves:

For more DIY ideas for kid's birthday parties, check out a previous post of mine called Quirky Kid's Lunch/Party Idea.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

The Scary Guy & Bullying in Schools

Are you tired of tuning in to your favorite radio or TV station to listen to the news and all you hear about is all the violent things happening around us? – in our families, communities and the world as a whole? This is why I believe that we need more people like The SCARY GUY, a motivational speaker and advocate who was back in the DC Metro Area on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. It was my second time meeting him (see my October Events post for more info), and I was happy to get the chance to learn more about his cause.

He is an incredible speaker and truly committed to his cause -- “A New Effort for the Elimination of Anger, Hate, Violence, and Death worldwide, with A Wake-Up Call to Change the mindset of the World.” The SCARY GUY (pictured above with Cathryn Woodhall, Director of Curriculum Development Worldwide) advocates against bullying and violence in schools, and specializes in youth empowerment.

If leaders, teachers, parents, anyone, and everybody could just hear his message and try to incorporate his program, a planned curriculum that focuses on eliminating bullying, in our schools and communities, we will be able to reduce and eventually eliminate all the bullying, hate, anger, violence, and death that are so prevalent in our society today. Check him out!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving gatherings are a great time for all -- filled with food, family, and fun! However, the day can often be a bit too long for the little ones. Here are some cute ways to spice up the decor and make Thanksgiving even more interesting for the kids:




Please visit the Martha Stewart website for step-by-step directions on how to make these unique centerpieces and place cards.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Quirky Kid's Lunch/Party Idea

Wow! I cannot believe how quickly the summer went by! The pools are closing, the kids are back in school, and 2010 is right around the corner! If you "brown bag" your kids' school meals and want to turn those boring lunches into fun ones, check out these creative sandwiches from Funky Lunch!
These are also great for children's parties or for any other time you want to make your little one feel special. Visit the Funky Lunch website for more creative ideas!