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        <title>Multiples and More: St Patrick Day Crafts</title>
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        <published>2012-02-23T15:20:25-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-02-23T15:20:25-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Come over to Multiples and More for the instructions on how to make these fun St. Patrick's Day t-shirts with your kids.</summary>
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            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p>Come over to <a href="http://www.multiplesandmore.com/crafting-with-kids/crafting-with-kids-st-patricks-day-craft/" target="_blank">Multiples and More</a> for the instructions on how to make these fun St. Patrick's Day t-shirts with your kids.</p></div>
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        <title>Multiples and More: Valentine's Day Craft</title>
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        <published>2012-01-26T06:00:00-08:00</published>
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        <summary>Are you already crafting for Valentine's Day? We are. Today I'm sharing how to make this simple Valentine's Day necklace over at Multiples and More. As seen on: Twin Life Magazine</summary>
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            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p>Are you already crafting for <strong>Valentine's Day</strong>?  We are.  Today I'm sharing how to make this simple <a href="http://www.multiplesandmore.com/crafting-with-kids/crafting-with-kids-valentines-day-craft/" target="_blank">Valentine's Day necklace</a> over at <strong>Multiples and More</strong>. </p>
<p><strong>As seen on:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twinlifemagazine.com/2012/01/twin-tuesday-valentines-crafts-twins-part-1/" target="_blank">Twin Life Magazine</a></p></div>
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        <title>Zui: Valentine's Day Tic-Tac-Toe</title>
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        <published>2012-01-24T16:59:30-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-24T16:59:30-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Looking for a fun Valentine's Day game to play with your loved one? I'm over at Zui.com showing you how to make this fun chalkboard tic-tac-toe game.</summary>
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            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p>Looking for a fun Valentine's Day game to play with your loved one?  I'm over at <strong>Zui.com</strong> showing you how to make this fun <a href="http://blog.zui.com/2012/01/tic-tac-toe-valentines-day-game/" target="_blank">chalkboard tic-tac-toe</a> game.</p></div>
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        <title>Project 366: Week Two</title>
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        <published>2012-01-14T18:53:21-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-14T19:07:20-08:00</updated>
        <summary>January 8: Dyeing a Dress - I brought an old dress (with a bleach stain) back to life with some Rit Dye. January 9: Sparky's Birthday - our pooch turned 4, we celebrated with some special doggy donut treats from Pet People. January 10: Freezer Meals - with all of the kids finally back at school, I took a day to make lots of freezer meals. I made spaghetti sauce, lasagna, tuna casserole, pulled pork, and fruit and yogurt popsicles. January 11: Brunch with a friend - Nothing makes for a great day than starting it by having brunch with...</summary>
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            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p><strong>January 8:</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dyeing a Dress</span> - I brought an old dress (with a bleach stain) back to life with some Rit Dye.</p>
<p><strong>January 9:</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sparky's Birthday</span> - our pooch turned 4, we celebrated with some special doggy donut treats from <a href="http://www.petpeople.com/" target="_blank">Pet People</a>.</p>
<p><strong>January 10:</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Freezer Meals</span> - with all of the kids finally back at school, I took a day to make lots of freezer meals.  I made spaghetti sauce, lasagna, tuna casserole, pulled pork, and fruit and yogurt popsicles.</p>
<p><strong>January 11:</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Brunch with a friend</span> - Nothing makes for a great day than starting it by having brunch with a friend.  <a href="http://www.meladramaticmommy.com/" target="_blank">Melanie</a> and I went for another round of crepes at the <a href="http://orangeblossomcafe.com/" target="_blank">Orange Blossom Cafe</a>.  Today I chose the signature 'Orange Blossom Crepes'.  They were delicious.</p>
<p><strong>January 12:</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Yarn and Wine Night</span> - I love yarn and wine night with the ladies.  It helps me catch up on knitting projects (I will force one of them teach me how to crochet) and it's so nice indulging in a little adult conversation once all the kiddo's are in bed.  I'm currently working on a vest for the little man. These are a couple of the ladies I get together with, who I met about 5 years ago through a local mother's group, so if you aren't following them, please do, they are wonderfully crafty - <a href="http://tutumonkey.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tutu Monkey</a> and <a href="http://crafting-crazy.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Crazy</a>.</p>
<p><strong>January 13:</strong>  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Homemade Cinnamon Pull-Apart</span> - My first <a href="https://pinterest.com/pin/251216485433994229/" target="_blank">Pinterest inspired</a> project.  The recipe for this Cinnamon Roll is available on <a href="http://www.wiveswithknives.net/2011/09/06/cinnamon-roll-and-cheddar-bacon-pull-aparts/" target="_blank">Wives with Knives</a>.  It is DELICIOUS and super quick and easy to make.</p>
<p><strong>January 14:</strong>  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">California Coast</span> - We had to go up to Los Angeles.  It was a long 5 hour round-trip.  Thankfully the weather was fabulous so I couldn't resist stopping off at one of the rest areas to take a photo of the sun glistening over the water.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Documenting our day.  For 366 days.</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photographs taken with a combination of Camera+ and Instagram iPhone apps.</em><strong><em> <br /></em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>You can view full-size images and keep up with my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tjstaab/sets/72157628669416173/" target="_blank">Project 366 on Flickr</a></em></p></div>
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        <title>Rusty and Rosy: Monster Fun</title>
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        <published>2012-01-13T11:10:22-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-13T11:10:22-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Do your kids love adorable monsters like mine do? Come over to Rusty and Rosy where we are getting our monster groove on with some Dancing, Reading and Writing with the Boogie Monster.</summary>
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            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p>Do your kids love adorable monsters like mine do?  Come over to <strong>Rusty and Rosy</strong> where we are getting our monster groove on with some <a href="http://www.rustyandrosy.com/parent-resources/blog/2012/01/dancing-reading-and-writing-with-the-boogie-monster/" target="_blank">Dancing, Reading and Writing with the Boogie Monster</a>.</p></div>
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        <title>Rusty and Rosy: The Very Hungry Caterpillar</title>
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        <published>2011-12-29T08:34:20-08:00</published>
        <updated>2011-12-29T08:34:20-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Looking for some fun activities to do that are inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Come over to Rusty and Rosy where I'm sharing some fun crafts and activities you can do with the kids.</summary>
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            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p>Looking for some fun activities to do that are inspired by <strong>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</strong>?  Come over to <a href="http://www.rustyandrosy.com/parent-resources/blog/2011/12/the-very-hungry-caterpillar/" target="_blank">Rusty and Rosy</a> where I'm sharing some fun crafts and activities you can do with the kids.</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Kidzui: A Last Minute Handmade Stocking Stuffer</title>
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        <published>2011-12-23T11:36:36-08:00</published>
        <updated>2011-12-23T11:36:36-08:00</updated>
        <summary>I'm over at Kidzui today sharing how to make this fun Sleigh Bell Christmas Wand. A perfect last minute stocking stuffer.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<p>I'm over at <strong>Kidzui</strong> today sharing how to make this fun <a href="http://blog.kidzui.com/2011/12/sleigh-bells-are-ringing-with-this-christmas-wand/" target="_blank">Sleigh Bell Christmas Wand</a>.  A perfect last minute stocking stuffer.</p></div>
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        <title>Kinder Christmas Art and Crafts</title>
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        <published>2011-12-22T20:29:22-08:00</published>
        <updated>2011-12-22T20:29:22-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Have I mentioned how much I love the twins kinder teacher. I've voiced my opinion before about the lack of art and crafts in school these days, but you won't hear a single complaint from me this year. Their teacher does a lot of art and crafts with them and I love spending time volunteering in the class helping out. Here are just some of the Christmas crafts they did over the past couple of weeks (there are still more hanging in the classroom). Fingerprint Reindeer Christmas Cards made for the parents Gingerbread people on plates which were used as...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Tonya Staab</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Have I mentioned how much I love the twins kinder teacher.  I've voiced my opinion before about the lack of art and crafts in school these days, but you won't hear a single complaint from me this year.  Their teacher does a lot of art and crafts with them and I love spending time volunteering in the class helping out.</p>
<p>Here are just some of the Christmas crafts they did over the past couple of weeks (there are still more hanging in the classroom).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c0162fe3cafe1970d-pi"><img alt="Fingerprint Reindeer Christmas Cards" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c0162fe3cafe1970d" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c0162fe3cafe1970d-550wi" style="width: 550px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Fingerprint Reindeer Christmas Cards" /></a><em>Fingerprint Reindeer Christmas Cards made for the parents</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c015438bb7abe970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Christmas crafts for kindergarteners" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c015438bb7abe970c" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c015438bb7abe970c-550wi" style="width: 550px;" title="Christmas crafts for kindergarteners" /></a><br /><em>Gingerbread people on plates which were used as props for their holiday concert to sing "Gingerbread Cookies".  Cut and paste snowman project.  Coloring stocking - note the matching colors to the number of objects in each section.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01675f30f5ff970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Kinder Christmas Crafts" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c01675f30f5ff970b" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01675f30f5ff970b-550wi" style="width: 550px;" title="Kinder Christmas Crafts" /></a><br /><em>Christmas tree by numbers.  Poinsettias (these were framed for parents) - acrylic paint used for the poinsettias and watercolors to make the stained glass windows behind it.</em></p></div>
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        <title>Holiday Activities With Marshmallows</title>
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        <summary>Looking for a quiet, and very fun activity to do with the kids over the next few days while you are busy wrapping, planning and getting organized for Christmas day? Fill bowls with marshmallows then visit my post over at Multiples and More for some great ideas on things they can make.</summary>
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<p>Looking for a quiet, and very fun activity to do with the kids over the next few days while you are busy wrapping, planning and getting organized for Christmas day?  Fill bowls with marshmallows then visit my post over at <a href="http://www.multiplesandmore.com/crafting-with-kids/crafting-with-kids-marshmallow-fun/" target="_blank">Multiples and More</a> for some great ideas on things they can make.</p></div>
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        <title>Pom-Pom Monsters (and a give-away)</title>
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        <summary>UPDATE: This giveaway has ended and the two winners Megan and Kathy have been notified. ******************************** I think my friends at Klutz knew about my little obsession with adorable monsters when they asked me if I'd like a copy of Pom-Pom Monster Salon. Aren't they just as cute as can be. And super easy to make too. Also, check out this video for an even better look at how to make them (it's only 47 seconds long). Honestly, I don't know who is more excited about this kit, the kids or me. Sure they love their little monsters and cannot...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> This giveaway has ended and the two winners Megan and Kathy have been notified.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">********************************</p>
<p>I think my friends at <strong>Klutz</strong> knew about my little obsession with adorable monsters when they asked me if I'd like a copy of <a href="http://bit.ly/rMktOq" target="_blank">Pom-Pom Monster Salon</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c015437e89841970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Pom-Pom Monster Salon" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c015437e89841970c" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c015437e89841970c-550wi" style="width: 550px;" title="Pom-Pom Monster Salon" /></a></p>
<p>Aren't they just as cute as can be.  And super easy to make too.</p>
<p><a href="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414dd43970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Pom pom instructions" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414dd43970b" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414dd43970b-550wi" style="width: 550px;" title="Pom pom instructions" /></a></p>
<p>Also, check out <a href="http://youtu.be/UGfP7TYJJb8" target="_blank">this video</a> for an even better look at how to make them (it's only 47 seconds long).</p>
<p>Honestly, I don't know who is more excited about this kit, the kids or me.  Sure they love their little monsters and cannot wait to make more, but I can finally throw away the cardboard circles I cut out years ago that I've used over and over to make pom-poms.  Now I have a fun pom-pom maker ... I mean the kids have a fun pom-pom maker.  Being a knitter I have baskets and bags full of yarn, we could curl up on the couch in front of the fire and make pom-poms all winter long.  We can decorate gifts and attach them to scarves and hats. </p>
<p><a href="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414f4e6970b-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Klutz Pom-Pom Monster Salon" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414f4e6970b" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414f4e6970b-250wi" style="width: 250px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px;" title="Klutz Pom-Pom Monster Salon" /></a><br />And guess what, I'm giving two of these <a href="http://bit.ly/rMktOq" target="_blank">Pom-Pom Monster Salon</a> kits away, and if you are looking for the perfect gift for the holidays I have a coupon code too.</p>
<p>With  Pom-Pom Monster Salon, anyone can make pom-poms and turn them into  stylish monsters. Use our exclusive pom-pom maker and follow our cutting  and styling instructions to create perfectly coifed mop tops, afros,  pigtails, and mohawks to name a few. Add tiny hair bows, punch-out feet,  and foam horns and teeth for the final touches. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Sweepstakes Details:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Winners: </strong>Two (2) will be chosen via random.org</p>
<p><strong>Prize: </strong>Pom-Pom Monster Salon</p>
<p><strong>Value:</strong> $16.99 each</p>
<p><strong>Entry requirement:</strong>  Leave a comment below letting me know which other <a href="http://www.klutz.com/" target="_blank">Klutz</a> products you love.</p>
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<p><em>This sweepstakes is</em><em> open to entrants with US mailing addresses only</em><em> , who are over the age of 18. No purchase  necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Ends Monday, December 12, 2011 at 9pm PST. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em> <a href="http://www.klutz.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="SDQ7LA" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414ffd9970b" src="http://tonyastaab.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a61aa83a970c01539414ffd9970b-450wi" style="width: 450px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="SDQ7LA" /></a></em><em>Promo cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 12/31/2011</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><br />Don't forget to follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KlutzBooks" target="_blank">Klutz</a> on Facebook</em></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Arts, Crafts &amp; Laughs! KLUTZ books are the Perfect Holiday Gift for Any Child!</strong></p>
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