I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

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We found this song last year and it has come back to haunt me, I mean play over and over again. Really though it is a cute song just not everyday several times a day. Tell me what you think?

 

Have you heard this Christmas song yet? My daughter wants to make her own video.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Wordless Wednesday

 

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My youngest helping daddy put up some Christmas decorations.

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Do you have all your decorations up yet?

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Into the Woods – December 25th

 

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I am loving all these fairy tale stories that are coming to life!  Once Upon a Time got me hooked, then Maleficent. I really enjoy seeing these stories in modern day and as real people. It makes for an interesting take on the old classics.

 

Into the Woods will be coming out December 25th, but i will be going to a sneak peak on the 15th! Excited!

 

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“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice
stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical
follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the
Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a
baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch
(Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them.

Starring a great cast – Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, Christine, Baranski and Johnny Depp. Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Billy Magnussen, Tammy Blanchard, Lucy Punch, Frances de la Tour, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding and Annette Crosbie.

 

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INTO THE WOODS is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on December 25th!

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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DIY No Sew Blanket

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I’m going to show you how to make your very own DIY No Sew Blanket. These will make wonderful presents for everyone on your list!

 

I’ve been wanting to try this for about a year now, ever since my cousin, Merrilee told me about them. So a few weeks ago my daughter and I headed to the craft store and we were pleasently surprised to find the fleece 50% off!

What you will need are a good pair scissors and 2-3.5 yards of fleece in two colors. The yardage depends on how large you want your blanket to be. I went with 2 yards each but will get 3 yards when I make one for my son.

 

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I wanted to get something a bit Christmasy. We found this super cute penguin design and then I matched the red in the design and went with a solid red for contrast.

 

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First thing to do is place the fabric on top of each other design side out. Then trim the edges off and make even. I skipped a step in my pictures. To begin you will cut a square in the corner about 3″x 3″. Then you begin to cut the edge into 1″ strips about 4 inches long. I did about ten at a time. Then you will take both pieces of material and snip a small hole as seen above.

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Then you will bring both pieces either up and over or under and through the hole and pull through. I did alternate ties just to be different. You can Google other ways as well.

 

Here’s a little video that my daughter took…

 

 

This is the finished blanket showing the alternate ties.

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Here is the red side…

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And the design side….

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These are the warmest blankets! So soft and cozy!! As soon as my son saw it he asked if I would make him one. Of course he wants a FSU blanket. Back to the store!

 

 

Have you ever tried to make a No Sew Blanket? How did it turn out?

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Special Items for Your Child’s Communion and Christening

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As a parent, you look forward to many milestones in your child’s life. Whether you’re excited to celebrate your son’s christening or planning a large event in celebration of your daughter’s First Holy Communion, making the right purchases will help make your child’s special day memorable for each attendee.

1. Christening Candles
On your child’s christening day, you will celebrate God’s gift to your family. Candles are used to symbolized warm, light and unity in the family of God, so they can be incorporated in many meaningful ways on christening day. In order to add a personalized touch, choose candles that fit in perfectly with your theme and reflect themes that are important to your family.

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2. Christening Clothing
All eyes will be on your adorable baby during the christening, and each person’s mind will be reflecting on God. When you’re browsing through a range of christening outfits, look for apparel that will make your child look both cute and comfortable. Finding suits or gowns that are made of high quality materials will keep you and your little one happy.

3. First Communion Clothing
Your daughter has been thinking about her first Holy Communion for a long time, and such a special day deserves to be celebrated with a special outfit. There are many different beautiful communion dresses, but you want to locate one that is perfect for your little princess. Your daughter should feel beautiful, supported and loved as she takes this important step in her religious journey.

Sharing your faith with your children and other loved ones is one of the most rewarding aspects of parenting. Find the items that you need by shopping at Lily’s Attic. You can learn more about our commitment to quality and extensive product offerings at http://lilysattic.com.au.

 

 

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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