Life of a Crafter and a Mom

Kids Valentines

2010-01-29T22:44:00.000-08:00

So what do you have planned for your little ones this valentines? I always try to make it extra special. This year I am making my girls these adorable heart felt scarfs.

You can check it out here: Heart shaped scarf

It is way cute. I have ordered my son a nightmare before christmas beanie off ebay. Was lost on what to make him.

I also plan on making some yummy xoxo cupcakes

I just martha stewart I tivo her show everyday hope this helps get you in the mood for upcoming v-day!

Fudgy Banana Pudding Pops

2010-01-07T11:29:00.000-08:00

Need a quick pick me up? Need a yummy snack for the kids? Try these.......

Fudgy Banana Pudding Pops Pop up with some fun layered chocolate and banana frozen treats made with yogurt.
Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:2 hr 20 min Makes:8 servings

1 package (4-serving size) chocolate fudge sugar-free fat-free instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 medium ripe banana
2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
8 waxed paper cups (5-oz size)
8 wooden sticks with rounded ends

1. In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and milk with wire whisk about 2 minutes or until
well blended. Let stand 5 minutes or until thickened.

2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mash banana with fork. Stir in yogurt.

3. Place paper cups in 8-inch pan for easier handling. Spoon 2 tablespoons pudding into each cup. Divide yogurt mixture evenly among cups. Top with remaining pudding mixture. Tap cups on work surface to level top. Insert wooden stick into center of each pop.

4. Freeze pops about 2 hours or until solid. Store frozen pops in plastic freezer bag in freezer. Peel off paper cups before serving

Health Focus

Between-meal snacks like these pudding pops are a great pick-me-up. They give you added energy and also help avoid the extreme hunger that can lead to overeating at meals.

Some easy food ideas for Children

2010-01-06T15:14:00.000-08:00

I always am looking for new easy food ideas for my kids, cause sometimes it just seems like they are eating the same thing over and over so I like to try and change things up a bit.

Mini Bagel Pizzas- I made a huge batch and froze them so the kids could just warm up...they loved them

mini bagels,split toasted
pizza sauce
shredded mozz. cheese
Can add pepperoni or what ever other toppings

HEAT broiler.

SPREAD cut sides of bagels with sauce; top with cheese.

BROIL, 6 inches from heat, 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/mini-pizza-bagels-54660.aspx

BREAKFAST SANDWICH-I also made a huge batch and froze went over very well with the kids. Plus it is more filling than a bowl of cereal.

1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product ( I JUST USED REGULAR EGGS)
English muffin, split, toasted(however many you want to make)
1 KRAFT 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Singles
1 slice OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, cut crosswise in half (i used ham)

COOK egg product in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. or until set, stirring occasionally.

SPOON onto muffin half; cover with Singles, bacon and remaining muffin half.

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/grab-go-breakfast-sandwich-63765.aspx

HOPE YOU AND YOUR KIDS ENJOY AS MINE HAVE

How to Make an Altered Art Domino Necklace

2010-01-05T09:18:00.000-08:00

You will need :
Computer
Printer
Domino
Bead
Ribbon
Clasps(2)
Hot Glue gun
clear gloss
Paper
Paint brush

First You need to find the image you would like to use.
Then you need to open it up and resize the image to 2"x1"
Once you have done that you can print it out and trim up the sides to fit right
once you have done that take some of the gloss and brush on a thin layer on the flat side of domino
Then place your image on there then let set for a few minutes
then you can brush on the gloss on the top of the image let dry then brush on another layer

Once domino is dry you can use the hot glue to glue on the bead on top for the ribbon to go through,
cut your ribbon to length desired the feed through bead. Then attach your clasp to the ends on the ribbon(so on on each side)

Let dry then you have a great gift or something great for yourself..

Another great thing to do is to use scrap booking paper and seal it with the gloss.. just let your creativity take you where it will.

Hello

2010-01-04T20:00:00.000-08:00

Hello,

I have created this blog to just share some of some of my favorite,crafts,recipes,books,kid items and just about any and everything. I am a mom of 4 kiddos,3 girls(10,8&6) and a boy(3yrs old). I love to crafts in my spare time and try new things. Love to share with other mom/crafters out there. Look forward to meeting some new moms.