Peonies and Poppyseeds

Hello Kitty Printable Purse

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Just click the image to download this free printable purse.

This Hello Kitty printable purse is super duper easy to make. Just print the pdf on thick paper, cut on the solid lines, and fold on the dotted lines. Once you adhere the flaps you have yourself a cute little purse featuring a cute little kitty.

Free Coloring Page - Baby Carrot

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

It's a baby carrot, with a carrot shaped baby head. We're just so clever. Download this printable coloring page for free.

Hello Kitty Cupcake Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Just click the image to download this free printable pack.

If you're throwing a Hello Kitty party, you should use these printable cupcake wrappers and 1" circle toppers. Because they're cute. And all Hello Kitty-ish. And because I said so.

Free Coloring Page - Angel Hugs

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Angels like hugs too. In fact, they like hugs A LOT. Download this printable coloring page for free.

Free Father's Day Mustache Dad Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Click the image to download this free Father's Day Printable Pack.

Nothing says "I love you Dad!" (or "I love you Grandpa!") than a quick batch of cupcakes and some fancy mustache printables. Get these free cupcake wrappers, 2 1/2" circle cupcake toppers, and large circle centerpiece, and make your dad (or grandpa) feel the stache o' love.

Father's Day Books to Read to Your Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

This week just couldn't be complete without reading some books about daddies. Then we'll all be in the right mood to celebrate on Sunday. So here are the Father's Day children's books we're thinking about trying:

	"A Perfect Father's Day" by Eve Bunting looks like a fun (and funny) book. Dad's having a nice relaxing day when his daughter decides to make Father's Day perfect by taking him to do all of his "favorite" things.
	"I Love My Daddy" by Sebastien Braun looks really sweet and simple, talking all about what Daddy's do for their kids to show they love them.
	"Froggy's Day with Dad" by Jonathan London is definitely on our list because we really like all the Froggy books.
	"Because Your Daddy Loves You" by Andrew Clements is a book I want to read over and over. Not necessarily for the kids, but to remind myself as a parent how to react when shoes get lost and messes are made. Plus the pictures are super cute.
	"Hooray for Dads!" with Spongebob MUST be read and reread, because we love all things Spongebob.
	"How to Talk to Dads" by Alec Greven looks interesting. I don't know if it's one my younger kids will like, but judging from the description I think the rest of us are thoroughly going to enjoy it.
	"Arthur and the 1001 Dads" by Marc Brown includes another one of our favorite characters, and Arthur books are always perfect to have my eight year old read to his younger siblings.

I think these books will really put us in daddy-appreciation mode, or at the very least keep us happily entertained for awhile.

Four Favorite Father's Day Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:56:00 +0000

Sometimes I'm not as prepared for Father's Day as I should be. Which is actually ok, because there are some seriously awesome gift ideas out there, so even when I don't come up with something original, I can still give an awesome gift.

These are my four favorite Father's Day Printables:

1- Cupcake and brownie burgers with a side of cookie fries, with instructions and free printables from Bakerella.

2- Father's Day Star Wars mega themed gift pack, with 12 free pages of printables from Sandy Toes and Popsicles.

3- Super Hero gift box for the super man of the family, with free printables from Jordan Ferney as posted on Alpha Mom.

4- Cool dad coupon printables with a cute way to package the gift, from Living Locurto.

Now, as always, I just have to make up my mind and decide which one I'm actually going to use for Father's Day...... it's a tough call, I love them all so much.

Free Coloring Page - Dancing Penguins

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Penguins in tutus. It had to be done. Download this coloring page for free. Because you like dancing penguins. And we like you.

Lalaloopsy Printable Party Pack

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Honestly, the Lalaloopsy characters sort of weird me out with their creepy button eyes.... But my kids like them, and don't even have nightmares about it. If your kids like them too, check out our free Lalaloopsy printables! There is a treat box, cupcake wrappers, and circle cupcake toppers.

Free Coloring Page: Ducks in a Row

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

This free duck coloring page has less duck lips on it than the average facebook profile photo.

June 2013 Computer Desktop Freebie

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline Bingham) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:28:00 +0000

June has totally sneaked up on me. I am not ready for summer, and I have 12.5 days to GET ready. Ey-yi-yi. Do you have amazing summer plans? Because I need some. I'm going to revisit this list of 100+ things to do with your kids and pick a few.

1024x768 version | 1280x800 version

(regular sized monitor) (Wide screen monitor)

P.S. This month's desktop totally coordinates with these Facebook Timeline Cover Photo Freebies. You're welcome. ;)

Baby Boy Monkey Baby Shower Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Little boys are pretty much the same thing as little monkeys, right? If you're planning a shower for a baby boy, check out these free baby shower printables - you get cupcake wrappers, 2.5" circles, and 3" labels featuring monkeys and chevrons.

Free Dog Coloring Page Printable

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 30 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Color a dog's head. You know you want to.

This printable coloring page is free to download and color, for personal use only.

Free Baby Shower Printables: Pink Monkeys

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Are your friends expecting a little monkey? These pink monkey printables are perfect for the next time you're planning a baby shower for a baby girl. It comes with cupcake wrappers, 2.5" circles, and 3" labels.

Everyone Has Feelings - Free Coloring Page

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Here is a free printable coloring page to go with yesterday's Feelings Bingo. Because, everyone really does have feelings.

Free Printable Bingo Game about Feelings

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

When kids are young it's brutally apparent that they have a wide range of emotions. But sometimes they have a hard time identifying how they're feeling. (I kind of don't blame them, because sometimes, as an adult, I still have a hard time putting my finger on exactly why I'm feeling a certain way. - that can't just be me....right? hopefully.)

Play this fun printable bingo game to teach little ones about different feelings. You can act out the emotions while you play. Maybe even on purpose.

Construction Zone Party Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Little boy birthday parties are fun, but sometimes it's hard to find cute printables for them. Which is why we made this construction party printable pack with cupcake wrappers, circle cupcake toppers, and a treat box featuring dump trucks, bulldozers, and cement mixers.

Free Printable Coloring Page - Building Sand Castles

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

The season of sand castles is just around the corner. Get this free coloring page to prepare for the sand-a-liscious fun.

Printable Minnie Mouse Purses

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Do you need a little treat box with Minnie Mouse on it? Because these little printable purses are fabulous.

Free Printable Coloring Page: Brushing Teeth

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

This free printable coloring page has a back story.

When my monkey son was a little younger he was super crazy and hard to keep up with. One night after his bath he took off running in his fireman towel and it took me a second to find him. He had gone into the other bathroom, where he proceeded to pull an old toothbrush out of the garbage can - I walked in the door just as he was putting it in his mouth.

And that's the story of this coloring page.

The end.

The Sugar Bug: A Game About Dental Hygiene

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Sometimes my kids need a reminder about their dental hygiene. Instead of giving the typical lecture, I decided to make a game of it. This is a printable card game, all the instructions and pieces are included. So now you can teach your kids good dental hygiene habits the fun way.

Faux Eggs and Bacon Snack

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

This snack is STICKY. But awesome. And I sent it to school, so it wasn't like I had to deal with all the messy preschoolers.

For two "fried eggs" melt about 12 marshmallows and 1 tsp. of butter on medium-low heat. (You can multiple this by however many finished snacks you'll need.)

Pour the melted goo into two globs on some HEAVILY GREASED tin foil (I suggest greasing with butter or butter flavored spray, because it will pick up a little of the flavor). And smear the globs into egg shapes.

Take a couple of dried apricots, smoosh the centers with your thumb so they look like bubbled yolks and stick them to the centers of your marshmallow globs.

Let them cool before you take them off the tin foil.

(I found this idea here, where it has a few more details, you know, if you like details.)

For the bacon I bought some raspberry flavored fruit roll ups and cut them into bacon shaped strips. Then, when I placed them on the plates, I made them look wavy, like cooked bacon tends to look. (I think it would have looked better with thicker fruit leather, but I couldn't find bacon colored fruit leather.)

I wonder if the preschool teacher was mad that I sent highly sugared food glue to class? Because I think I'm making this one again.

Beach Girl: Free Coloring Page

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

With summer coming up I know the kids are going to need a few extra activities for when they get tired of running around outside. My kids love to color, so I'm going to be making lots of coloring pages for them. And who knows, maybe it will bring a little bit of quiet to our summer.....at least for a few minutes.

This free printable coloring page is of a little girl on the beach.

Printable Sight Words Flashcards

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Now that the school year is almost over I want to make sure my kindergartener has all of his sight words memorized. I think in his class they call them "popcorn words" or something like that, but I call them sight words because you know them by sight not by sounding them out.

All the words included can be seen in the preview image - I think it's a good amount (although, I think the english language is easier if you just memorize all words since most of them don't follow the phonics rules).

Free Mustache Party Cupcake Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Who doesn't love a good mustache printable? These cupcake wrappers and circle toppers are perfect for any kind of mustache party with six different wrappers and a full sheet of 1.25" circles.