Success! Fried Chicken (Nuggets)

First time ever! Not only did everyone love it, but there wasn't enough for everyone!

Dying Easter Eggs

Best tip ever! Use cupcake pans to hold eggs as you dye them! No chasing them all over the table!

Paid In Full!

I found this idea on pinterest (of course!) The original source is Mom on Timeout.

These coin covered crosses represent the true meaning of Easter: "Paid in Full"! 

Here is her version:

Here are my 3 on the wall.

I started with a tip (also from Pinterest!). I put thumb tacks on the back of the wood blocks before I painted. It kept the crosses from sticking to the newspaper!

I painted each of the crosses with acrylic paint (burnt umber, I believe).

I spent $13 at Hobby Lobby for the crosses: 1 paper mache box (about $2), 2 small wooden "stacking" crosses (79 cents each), 1 fun foam (two thick layers) cross (99 cents) and 1 large wooden "stacking" cross ($8).

Fun foam cross.  This was two layers of thick fun foam with a cut-in hanger on the back.  The original blogger worked hard to find shiny pennies.  I did try to clean mine (tooth paste, as well as a vinegar/salt soak) without much success.  But I also liked the idea of an "Old Rugged Cross", rather than a polished one. (About 47 pennies).

I made two of these. 28 cents each. These didn't have a hanger, so I used a soda can pull tab.

The large cross (about $1 in pennies). I made this one for my boss who collects crosses.  When I ran out of pennies, I grabbed my father-in-law's stash (with his permission, of course!)  He had quite a number of shiny new pennies, so I decided to go ahead and do a shiny one.  The lighting was bad--I'm not sure why it looks yellow?!?!?

Now my kids want to make some, so I need to go back to Hobby Lobby and get some pennies from the bank.

April Fools Day

Here's a preview of my April Fools Day foods.  I'll come back and add comments and links when I can.

I didn't take a picture of this, but I made the kids a glass of undrinkable juice. Source

I got the Fried Chicken Dinner from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons. My beans turned out a bit too orange......

Corn on the cob

KFC--Kentucky Faux Chicken

A plate of Brown Es. (Brownies).

Dinner consisted of green beans (normal), croissants (moldy), peas n carrots, and a meatloaf cupcake with blue mashed potato frosting.   The cupcakes came from Family Fun and the peas and carrots (sans cupcake) came from Our Best Bites.

I dried food coloring in the bottom of the bowls and covered with cereal.  When milk was added, it changed colors.

Fakin and Eggs and toast (source: Making Memories)

Googly eyes (source)

Child Training Bible

A couple of weeks ago on Pinterest, I found the Child Training Bible, and I was intrigued. I followed the link to the website: ChildTrainingBible.com and immediately ordered one.  This is unusual for me....normally I go, "Hey that's really cool! I should buy (or make) one of those!" and then forget about it.  But I ordered it on the spot.  It arrived within 4 or 5 days.

 

What I received was:

1 Child Training Bible Key (gloss cardstock)

3 Easy Tabbers (double-sided gloss cardstock)

1 Set of Instructions to make your Child Training Bible

The website does list the size of the Bible it fits (Fits 9"x 6" Bibles exact dimensions (8.75" x 5.75") but my Bible is a little bit smaller.  

But what is the Child Training Bible?  From the website:

This Bible is designed for parents and children to seek answers from God’s Word on common sinful problems.  Topics include: disobedience, selfishness, anger, complaining and fear.  The Child Training Bible makes it easy for parents to bring the truth of God’s Word into times of instruction.  Simply use the key on the inside-front cover of the CTB to locate the sinful behavior and find the section and color flags to go to.  Read the highlighted verses with your child and explain what God says about the behavior that needs to be addressed.  With the CTB you can make the most of your time with your children by using Scripture to instruct them in righteousness.

 I had a little trouble finding the Post It Tabs.  If you look closely, you will see that I used 3 different types.  I found a pack of Sharpie highlighters with all of the colors (plus orange).

 

The biggest challenge was lining up the top and bottom tabs since the pages don't lay flat, many of my tabs weren't in line.

Everybody who has seen this (I shared it with several people since I finished it) LOVED it.  I have already added a few verses in some categories, and intend to add more. (I have a LOT of verses I've studied on anger, for example!)

With the cover closed.  You can see Bible Key card because my Bible is a little smaller than intended. 

Here are the topics covered

A look at Proverbs where several colors are used on one page.