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I Heart Donuts

Jaime — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:20:22 +0000

We heart donuts. Scarlet and I made the minis above last year on Valentine’s Day, and as I was digging up the pictures miss nosy-pants started losing her mind begging to make donuts again. I wish I could upload the audio file of her wailing “i want doooooonnuuuuuts!” Jeesh. So this year she wanted to take it to the next level by making heart-shaped donuts. I don’t have a heart-shaped donut pan (does this exist?), so we went into experiment-mode with some sinfully delicious deep-fried chocolate cake donuts, like little love bombs.

Let me tell you how we made heart shaped donuts after the jump…...read the rest of I Heart Donuts

Scrap-busting DIY: Craft Punch Concentration

Jaime — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:01:39 +0000

This DIY memory game is a fun way to bust through some fabric scraps (or you can easily do it with just paper). All you need is a craft punch and a little time.

These mini-hearts were the obvious choice for Valentine’s day, but a big version with a simple circle or square punch would be so fun any time of year.

Learn how to make this Craft Punch Concentration Game after the jump…...read the rest of Scrap-busting DIY: Craft Punch Concentration

Giveaway: Mommy and Baby Skin Care Collection from Nassim Naturals

Prudent Baby — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:08:40 +0000

Why does it always feel like finding a perfect skin care product is about as hard as finding a needle in a sewing basket? And when you think you’ve found that holy grail of skin care one season, the next season brings in a whole other mess of issues. Am I right? For the most part, I try to stay as true to the land as I can by keeping harsh chemicals and artificial anything out. If you are also on a quest to find the perfect skin care product for you and your baby, Nassim Naturals may just be it for you…

Nassim Naturals was born from my passion for natural beauty and natural healing. As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by applying nature’s methods to healing the body – especially the skin. As my passion grew, more and more mothers started asking me to create lotions and balms for their families. My love and respect for mothers, and my desire for future generations to grow up around less chemicals, led to the creation of Nassim Naturals, where skin products are made from natural plants and high quality therapeutic grade essential oils – without additives, chemicals, or artificial scents.

Keep reading to find out how to enter for the chance to win the Mommy and Baby Skin Care Collection (Ouchie Diaper Balm, Mommy Moisture Balm and Shower Gel) by Nassim Naturals…
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Melt Your Heart Valentines

Jaime — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:34 +0000

When DailyCandy asked us to come up with a fun sugar-free Valentine tutorial, we grabbed some crayons and went to town. Check out our fun DIY you can do with the kiddos here: Prudent Baby’s DIY Crayon Valentines. Then we rounded up 14 of our favorite Valentine DIYs from other crafty bloggers here: We Heart Bloggers.

Four Candy-Free Valentine’s Day Card Ideas (With Free Printables)

Jaime — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:32 +0000

Here’s four totally fresh Valentine’s Day card ideas that are super sweet, yet candy free.

Scarlet’s favorite is definitely a little jar of glitter, with a topper that says “You Make the World Sparkle.”

Or how about some bubbles that say “You Blow My Mind?”

My favorite are these cute band aids (kids really love band-aids, don’t they?) that say “You Make Me Feel Better.”

Or crayons (perhaps heart-shaped crayons?) that say “You Color My World.”

All you need to make these easy valentine’s cards and pack them up for school parties are some 4″ cello bags, glue dots, and our free printables.

Get the candy-free Valentine’s Card downloads after the jump…
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Valentine’s Day Round Up

Prudent Baby — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:56:55 +0000

We heart Valentines Day here at Prudent Baby, so when we dipped into the vault we came out with our arms full of projects to share with y’all.

With needles, scissors, paper, and/or glue you can make…

Top: Valentines Poems: Love Poems for Every Personality and Anatomical Heart Embroidery Pattern, Ruffle Heart T-Shirt, Blooming Heart Valentines Decoration
Middle: Start Stitching: A Beginner’s Embroidery Tutorial Scarlet’s Heart Pillow, DIY Cupcake Toppers
Bottom: Toilet Paper Roll Heart Stamps,Color-In Valentine’s Day Cards, Paper Bias Tape Gift Bags

Check out more lovely things to make with pink food coloring and such after the jump…...read the rest of Valentine’s Day Round Up

How to Sew A Heart Tote (with Free Pattern!)

Jaime — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:01:00 +0000

Now your little ones can carry your heart with them wherever they go. I had so much fun making this heart-shaped bag and I can’t wait to give it to little Scarlet on Valentine’s Day. Her enthusiasm for the holiday is raching mythical proportions, eclipsing even Christmas. Every morning she runs into my room yelling “MOMMY IS IT VALENTINE’S DAY TODAY???!?!”

Can’t wait till I can finally say yes, but the pressure is on. Hope I can make it live up to her expectations, let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions.

Learn how to sew a heart shaped tote after the jump…
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Fabric Friday

Prudent Baby — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:28 +0000

I love all these happy alligators on Michael Miller’s Later Alligator White fabric. In fact, his whole Tammis Keefe Tribute Collection is making me smile this morning. How can you not be happy when you look at these cheery alligators or his contented cats fabric?

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Michael Miller’s, Tammis Keefe Tribute Collection, Later Alligator White tell us a well-known phrase you have grown up with. For example, See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile. Leave your comment anytime between now and Friday, February 10th. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We’ll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

Find out who won last week’s Fabric Friday after the jump…

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LINK LOVE

Jacinda — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:46 +0000

What a week! We are loving the new Prudent Baby and it seems like almost everything is up and running. Phew! Thank you for your sweet words, It means so much to us. With that said, we are pretty wiped and ready for the weekend but first, here is some loveliness we found this week.

These sweet madeleine mini bloomers from Coletterie are perfect for Valentine’s Day canoodling. I met Sarai at Quilt Market where she was promoting her new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook and gorgeous patterns. She is as stylish and lovely as you would expect.

These DIY sprinkles are blowing my mind. Hello leftover royal icing!

Crushing on this monster bag from Bloesem Kid. My favorite part? The stripes, which are hand-painted using Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape. Love a good Semi-DIY!

This technique is a simple and gorgeous way to top your cupcakes. Make your next tea party a stunner.

I want someone to make me a phone case like this.

A DIY pleated skirt for all the zipper-phobes.

The fact that I asked Santa to bring me a woodburning tool now makes perfect sense.

If you caught us on facebook this week, you saw that the prudent mamas and prudent daughters spent a lovely weekend in LA visiting with friends, getting crafty and experiencing the magic of Disneyland.

And then I came home to the marvelously whimsical book, Extra Yarn. A must-have for any crafty mama to read to ‘lil ones.

Jaime brought out the little-lover in me with 25 Amazingly Tiny Houses

And inspired me to blow my girly-girls minds with 25 Pretty Valentine’s Day Nail Designs

Don’t miss 25 Baby Gifts Every Mom Needs (but Only a BFF Would Buy)

And I’d love to add these to the library this year… 25 Fresh Children’s Books Sure to Become Classics

Have you had a chance to go poking around the new navigation here on Prudent Baby? I can’t stop going back and looking at the projects and our tiny baby models over the years. Maybe you will find a something back in our archives to dive into this weekend. Leave a comment on an oldie-but-goodie that you discover. We love when you say hi. Yeah you, pretty lady. Ok, I’m officially delirious. xoxo

Giveaway: $150 to JewelMint

Prudent Baby — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:20 +0000

I don’t know if there’s ever been a time where I’ve thought to myself, Gosh, I really don’t want a new necklace or earrings. A new ring? Anything but that. Getting a little something shiny can usually always put a smile on my face. Today we want to put a smile on your face by sharing this awesome jewelry filled giveaway with you. Let’s hear all about it from the source…

Fashion icon Kate Bosworth and Hollywood’s stylist of the year, Cher Coulter have teamed up to bring you the ultimate in affordable luxury with their member-only jewelry club. JewelMint brings you the latest jewelry trends by your favorite trendsetters for just $29.99 a piece! Indulge your passion for designer jewelry without breaking your budget.

It gets even better. You can also get 50% off your first item with the code PBJM50 until February 12th. Who doesn’t love an extra discount?

Check out more products from JewelMint and find out how to enter for the chance to win $150 worth of jewelry from JewelMint after the jump…
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