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July 4th Fun and Games

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:17:52 +0000

It’s almost time to celebrate our nation’s birth yet we are having some hum-drum rainy days lately. What to do to keep the kiddos entertained?? Here are the latest July 4 ideas from Disney FamilyFun magazine – all new this year and in their June/July issue. Confetti Launcher: Fireworks happen only after dark, but this craft creates a pop of color any time of day. Kids pull back on the string to release a shower of tissue paper confetti, then gather ...

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July 4th Fun and Games

What Are You Doing With Your Family for St. Patrick’s Day?

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:27:52 +0000

Family Fun Magazine is one of my favorite spots to get great ideas for fun with my family. We do not have a ‘tradition’ regarding St. Patrick’s Day but this year I totally aim to start one!! Here are the ideas they have presented this year: Crafts and Games Wee Leprechaun: Make-your-own leprechaun! http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/wee-leprechaun-667671/ Make a Festive Bowl-er: Create leprechaun hats by painting and embellishing paper bowls. (p. 34) St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt: Follow fun all the way to a faux pot of gold. http://familyfun.go.com/playtime/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt-708446/ To Catch A Leprechaun: Three clever traps for taking ...

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What Are You Doing With Your Family for St. Patrick’s Day?

You Can Make This! Giveaway (Ended)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:54:22 +0000

Tweet this This contest has closed and the winners are announced HERE. Thanks to everyone whoo enjoyed our great giveaway! Watch for our Mother’s Day Event in April! You Can Make This thought it would be fun to showcase some quick and easy gift ideas you can give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, and oh yes…even your family! You can enter to win an eBooks from www.YouCanMakeThis.com and learn some fun new techniques, tips, and ideas not only for the people on your list, but also creative ways to ...

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You Can Make This! Giveaway (Ended)

Wordless Wednesday – Graham Cracker Houses

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:10:48 +0000

Last year, Mom came up and we girls made Graham Cracker Houses. The girls LOVED it and it was super fun and easy with minimal stress for all involved. We used empty Whipping Cream containers and ‘glued’ graham crackers on with frosting. Then we gave them their ’supplies’ and let them go to town! Supplies for us included Hershey’s Kisses, Animal Crackers, Goldfish, Gummie Bears, sprinkles of various colors, squirty frosting and icing of various colors….all things I had on hand and wanted to use up.:) Mom and I helped from time ...

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Wordless Wednesday – Graham Cracker Houses

Want to Learn how to Knit for Charity?

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:32:26 +0000

And while this video was actually made for the cool Lands’ End FeelGood Campaign , you can actually benefit so many others in the same or similar manner. Knitting for Charity, Crocheting and More, Crafting for Charity, and Provident Living are all great sites for ideas on how to use your talents to help others. Happy crafting! And while this video was actually made for the cool Lands’ End FeelGood Campaign , you can actually benefit so many others in the same or similar manner. Knitting for Charity, Crocheting and More, ...

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You Can Quilt This – It Will Catch YOUR Attention Too!

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:49:35 +0000

While I am a crafty person, quilting is not something I have loads of experience in. While by P3 has been home from China for almost 2 years, I do still have her 100 Good Wishes Quilt to put together so anything helpful and encouraging catches my attention. This caught my attention. You Can Make This.com, a fantastic creative website and blog from the talented Kris & Kim is a wonderful site. This month they are opening www.YouCanQuiltThis.com! They are so excited to share projects, tutorials, and patterns brought together by a ...

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Simple Sundays – 4/5

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:33:43 +0000

And a happy Sunday to you! Since Sunday is the beginning of a new week, it seems like a perfect time to share the things I have found throughout the past week. So here we go…some of my favorites! Hot Date – Yep, those Deep South Moms are at it again, sharing some of their pearls of wisdom with us…this time to help us ol’ married folk with our dates with our spouse. It made me smile. Mommy Bloggers Liability for Product Reviews - This one did not make me smile – ...

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Simple Sundays – 4/5

My Wonderful Walls (ENDED)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:45:57 +0000

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND COMMENTS ARE CLOSED Since this was a joint giveaway with What’s That Smell?, we pulled a finalist from each site and then a winner from those 2. The winner is: #132 from the entries on 3 P’s: Teresha This past weekend was crazy busy in our house as we did our version of Spring Cleaning – overhauling and changing the girls’ rooms around. P1 and P2 have decide to become roommates, something we have our doubts about to some degree but know, as semi-wise parents that it is ...

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My Wonderful Walls (ENDED)

Simple Sundays – 3/22

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:51:11 +0000

And a happy Sunday to you! Since Sunday is the beginning of a new week, it seems like the perfect time to share the things I have found throughout this past week. So here we go…some of this week’s favorites: 10 Twitter Tools to Help You Work Smarter I figure I am not the only one who needs to work smarter rather than more. Check out these ideas for Twitter. Dear PR Reps: Yep, Trisha as her finest, making a few points that are helpful to both the PR reps and ...

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Simple Sundays – 3/22

Last Minute Valentine Shopping??

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:56:28 +0000

Do still have some last minute Valentine shopping to do? *laughter* That’s okay, normally my hubby would be right there with you. Instead, this year, it is me. Go ahead and laugh. [superemotions file="icon_mrgreen.gif" title="Green with Envy"] Well, my sweetheart really would not want any of these pretties but you might know a man you want to send over to Boutique Flair to check out Krista’s suggestions. Krista’s impeccable taste is sure to put any man at the top of your lovable list! What about your kiddos? This has become such a fun Holiday ...

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Last Minute Valentine Shopping??