Ladybug Crafts – Around the Web Mama May I Blog makes the most fantastic learning toys, activities, and crafts. I really LOVE this ladybug counting mat that she made (and sells on Etsy). I saw this unique ladybug project at Parents.com. Basically, you dip black and red yarn in a mixture of glue and water. You then wrap the yarn around 2 balloons, allow it to dry, then pop and remove
Archives for August 2011
Lyla’s Sidewalk Chalk Photoshoot
I love these pictures (I first saw on Pinterest) of babies where you use chalk to write out their names or ages.
From Birth to Two Years (month by month photo journey)
Dear Benjamin, Last week you turned 2. You are pretty much the best thing to ever happen to me. I miss baby Benjamin but I LOVE watching you grow up more than anything in the world. Even though some day I will desperately miss 2 year old Benjamin, I can’t wait to be there with you as you continue to grow up. Love, Mama Happy Birthday Jam Jam! I love
Chameleon Pipe Cleaner Animals – “A Color of His Own” Activity
We love the book “A Color of His Own” by Leo Lionni. It is a cute story about a little Chameleon who is sad that since he changes colors according to his surroundings he does not have a color of his own. So he decides to sit on a green leaf forever so that he will always be green. But of course the leaf changes color and so does he.