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POW! BANG! BAM!

Apr
17

BOOM, BOOM, POW! How do you like me now? We were first introduced to the marshmallow gun in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where we paid $12.00 only to realize, that even anti-crafties could make one. We took it apart, measured the pieces of PVC sprinkler pipe and made twenty, (not a typo), twenty more. My oldest daughters had all out wars with the neighborhood boys who soon learned that a girl wearing a hoodie sweatshirt (to protect their hair from the dreaded “moistmallow”), could beat them anytime, anyplace. I have fond memories of them coming in the house breathless from a neighborhood chase, their sweatshirts speckled with circles of marshmallow dust.

Although a grass full of marshmallows isn’t always my favorite thing, they do disappear when your sprinklers go on. I shudder to think of the sheer number of marshmallows my dogs have consumed via the M-Gun.

If you’re up to the challenge, you will need:

  • One 17 inch long piece of 3/4″ pvc pipe. (Sprinkler section of a Home Improvement store)
  • One “t” shaped 2 1/2″ connector
  • One end cap
  • Two elbow shaped connectors (our say D2466 on the side)

Using a small saw or sprinkler cutter, mark and cut the pipe into the following pieces:

  • One 3″ piece
  • One 8″ piece
  • One 3 1/2″ piece
  • One 2″ piece

Hook them together as shown. We decorated them with colored duct tape, but spray paint would be great because the fit would be tighter. Make two different colors and have teams for a fun summer night activity, birthday party or youth activity. We’ve lent ours to friends a hundred times. Make one and try it out. Hard short breaths are the best!

Get your hoodie on.

 

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You’re Welcome!

Feb
10

If you don’t know what Halo Heaven is, you have been missing out. I have little girls and let’s just say, that when I found this goldmine, I was more than thrilled.  Don’t stop reading if you have boys.  This place has got them covered too.

My sister teaches preschool.  Last year she and her co-teacher bought dress-ups at Halo Heaven.  They bought enough tutu skirts for every girl in class to have one on at the same time.  Ahhh.  No more cat fights and crying.  It cost less to buy those tutus than to buy ONE Disney princess dress.  You do the math.

One of our former blog posts featured an idea for a baby girl shower gift.  “A girl can never have too many shoes” . It’s true, and now you can afford it.

I must warn you to be prepared to go through the motions like I did. First, I was thrilled.  I felt like I was ripping them off.  There is nothing I like more than a bargain.  Then there was denial.  How can this be?  They must charge and arm and a leg for shipping.  Nope.  Shipping is free if you spend $20.00 or more.  Next, I was upset.  Why had I been paying up to $11.00 a piece for one hair bow?  I was a fool.  Now, I am in my “happy place”.  Come and join me there.

Under each picture I have added the price.  To answer the question forming in your mind, No, there are no typos!

I used Halo Heaven for my daughters Fairy Birthday party.  With prices like these I was able to give each guest a tutu, fairy wings, a flower hair bow and a wand to wear during the party.  It was fun to watch them leave wearing their party favors.  I know grandparents who have taken advantage to spoil their grandchildren. They would make a cute addition to a Valentine’s gift.  The possibilities are endless.

What could possibly make this deal sweeter?  Now from February 10th through the 14th Halo heaven is having a 15% off sale, with free shipping on orders of 20.00 or more.  ‎Type in your coupon code “LOVE” and remember to hit the redeem button!

Now you know why this entry is titled, “You’re Welcome”.  And….You’re welcome.

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Valentine 5 Second Friendship Bracelets

Jan
16

These ribbon bracelets literally take minutes to make.  My kids loved making them, and could basically do it themselves.  More importantly, they loved giving them away!   What’s more fun than a girlfriend with the same bracelet as you?  How about making one for your sports team?  All you need is:

 fun ribbon

sticky backed velcro or velcro and a glue gun

clear nail polish (for fraying edges)

embellishments (if desired)

Measure your child’s wrist with ribbon.  Cut a small piece of velcro and attach ends on opposite sides, front left and bottom right, so they come together.  Voila!

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