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August 2011

Swimming Self-Portraits

I love this different take on a self-portrait - swimming
underwater self-portraits! Details are
at Use Your Coloured Pencils.

08/18/2011 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Crayons & Pastels, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Group, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)

Apple-Shaped Oreo Truffles

Raising Memories shares a simple recipe for
these oreo truffles dipped and shaped
to look like little apples!

08/18/2011 in Edibles, Fall Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make | Permalink | Comments (1)

Back To School Ideas

apple heart treat
El Hada De Papel

chalkboard cookies
The Sugar Turntable

block print burlap pencil bag
Factory Direct Craft Blog

back to school lunchbox printables
Little.Lovely.

send a banana message
Cute Food For Kids

back to school printables
Eighteen25

felt pencil and notebook pouches
Martha Stewart

back to school self-portrait mural
smART Class

stretchy notebook storage
Family Fun

this back to school printable and more
We Love To Illustrate

great idea: secret code backpack bracelets
Family Fun

and just for fun... back to school nail polish!
pencils & manuscript
The Daily Nail

more back to school crafts, treats, and ideas
in the archives here and here

08/17/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Edibles, Family, Group, Parent Made, Party Ideas, Printables & Downloads, Sewing & Stitchery, Textiles, Themes | Permalink | Comments (1)

Woven Sun Weaving

See how to make this beautiful sun weaving
using a paper plate at Michele Made Me.

08/16/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

How To Make A Hula Hoop

Want to learn how to make a hula hoop?
Check out this tutorial at Hillbilly Jillies!

08/16/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Outside, Parent Made, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Van Gogh Sidewalk Art

Four & Twenty shares a great step-by-step
tutorial to create your own sidewalk chalk art.

08/16/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Art History, Crayons & Pastels, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Outside, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Outdoor Twister Game

I love this idea for taking the classic Twister
game outside! Visit Sassy Style for the details.

08/15/2011 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Family, Games, Group, Outside, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Sack Piñata

Make any day special with this simple paper sack
piñata how-to on Scattered Thoughts of A Crafty Mom.

08/15/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Family, Games, Group, Outside, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Smoothie Popsicles

Visit Mossy to see how to make
Smoopsicles - a smoothie popsicle!

08/15/2011 in All Ages, Edibles, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

50+ Top Blogs All Time
Favorite Recipes to Benefit
the American Red Cross

After seeing the devastation in Japan, several bloggers
teamed together wanting to somehow make a difference.
They came up with the idea of a cookbook and asked
more than 50 blogs to donate one of their favorite recipes
to be included in this beautiful book designed by
Chickabug (who donated her design talent as well).
For several months now, a lot of people have been
working very hard to make something extraordinary.

There really is something for everyone in this cookbook:
appetizers, drinks, main meals, gluten-free, desserts,
and more. You'll find my favorite recipe for
bran muffins among them!

This one-of-a-kind cookbook was originally only going
to be offered as an e-book for a $10 donation. But after
receiving feedback from readers, a physical copy is
available too. Paper Coterie was willing to donate 100%
of the supplies and 100% of the cost of printing for this
amazing cause. This started out as one person having an
idea. Now, over 50 blogs and a generous publisher are
involved and now it's your turn. Together we
will make a difference!

The e-book is for sale here for a $10 donation. If you
have a computer in your kitchen or an electronic reader
this is the copy for you. You can just click on the recipe
you want from the table of contents and it will
take you right there.

The hardcover cookbook is also available for only $10!

You will be amazed at the quality of this book. The only
extra expense you will have will be for shipping
($4 or more depending on where you live
and how many copies you order).

This wonderful cookbook is only available for sale
for two weeks - August 15th through August 31st -
so don't wait, click over today to make
your dontation.

Please feel free to share this post with your friends
and family on your blog, Facebook, and Twitter.

Here is a button to put on your blog:

and the link:

http://recipestohelp.bigcartel.com/

Remember 100% of the proceeds will be benefiting
the American Red Cross.

*The American Red Cross name is used with its permission,
which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied,
of any product, service, company, individual or political position.
For more information about the American Red Cross, please
call 1-800-HELP NOW or email info@usa.redcross.org.

08/15/2011 in Community News | Permalink | Comments (0)