Mr Popper's Penguins: Summer Reading

Our book has arrived!  The movie is out!  And a summer reading plan is set and ready for us to start next week.  In an effort to get J to read and Lil Bug started in her "tot school" activities, I've put together a mini series to go along with Mr Popper's Penguins.  J and I will read through the book together, doing activities and crafts that go along with the chapters....with Lydia tagging along with special age appropriate activities for her as well as letting her help with other crafts.  Not sure how long it will take us, I haven't planned it on a day by day basis.  Its summer...and anything is possible!  However...WE WILL MAKE THROUGH THE BOOK!  I am stating that on the WWW for all the world to see and hold me accountable. 

You'll travel with us as we travel with Mr Popper and his Penguins!  So be on the lookout for posts concerning our penguin adventures! 

Tea Wreath

If you are looking for a sweet project to liven up your kitchen...or need a gift, this Tea Wreath from Kojo Designs is super adorable and was pretty easy!
Visit Kojo Designs for the complete Tutorial

Here's mine...

I went with fabric to cover the cardboard base, adding a ruffle to the back...and a fabric flower. 

There are many many many tutorials on making fabric flowers as well as covering clothespins with paper (or fabric). 
Tip Junkie has gathered up several Fabric Flower tuts here.
And This Mommy Loves shows you how to cover your clothespins here.

Time for Tea!

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Father's Day 2011

Father's Day already!  2011 is whizzing by!!  I've rounded up a few of my "bookmarked" ideas I've come across...as always, my favorites are easy do it yourself and practically FREE ideas! 

Handprint in a handprint in a handprint in a...you get the point! Tres French Hens tells you how to do this one.

Breakfast in Bed?  Go to 733 blog and print one out for free and let dad fill it out.  Maybe do this one a day or so in advance, so you have time to go to store for any ingredients not already on hand!

Eighteen 25 has a great tutorial for Tokens for Dad along with a FREE printable. 

 AWESOME dad printable and tutorial at Nothing but Country.

Let the kids fill out these "all about my Dad" forms from Allison Waken for a sweet (maybe humorous) gift!

Have fun!!