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Happy Saint Patty’s Day

the mom-team — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:14:52 +0000

Come and visit mom-stuff.com where you don’t need to be Irish to enjoy the spirit of St. Patriclk’s day

St Patricks Day Decorations
May you live as long as you want, and never WANT as long as you live. “Irish toast” . . . keep reading

St Patrick’s Day Treat Bag
These are fast, easy and inexpensive for when you want to give something special to several people. . . . keep reading

St. Patrick’s Family Fun
Gather your clan and celebrate the spirit of the day with some Irish food because everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. On St. Patrick’s Day we can all FEEL IRISH!!! On St. Patrick’s Day you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the spirit of the day. Every holiday is a good excuse to celebrate. Holidays are a good time to add some fun and enjoyment to your life. Celebrating each holiday is our way of celebrating life. It does help if you look good in green, believe in wee-folk and enjoy a bit of sausage and cabbage. . . . keep reading

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Gather you clan and celebrate with some Irish food because everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! . . . keep reading

St. Patrick’s Day Kid’s Crafts
St. Patrick’s Kid’s Crafts . . . keep reading

St Patrick’s Day Scrapbooking
For this page I wanted to make a St Patrick’s page for the mom-stuff web site. I wanted it to use a picture of my grandson who I feel very lucky and blessed to have in my life. . . . keep reading

Mom-Stuff Updates

the mom-team — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Your Own Style Yoga Shirt
Add Your Own Style to Your Yoga Shirt Fold your shirt in half . . . keep reading

Hair Streaks
All you need to add a streak of color to any hair style is a Bobbie Pin and some embroidery floss. . . . keep reading

Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
Tips for Back-to-School Shopping The frenzied back-to-school shopping season is upon us, and more than ever, it’s evident that parents want a new and thrif . . . keep reading

What Can One Person Do?
a donation of $2,000 worth of pet food, and I’ve helped to forge new friends from other countries who all care about the same things I care about. And it all started with a simple posting on Facebook because I wanted to help a local animal shelter. It’s been magical.” . . . keep reading

Party Hats

the mom-team — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:37:32 +0000

Kelly B is amazing.

Go visit her blag for the best collection of home made party hats.

Cone styled, Tiara’s, Crowns, and Headbands.

We typically see party hats at children’s birthday parties. But, hats are so much fun to wear. I say, why not go “British” and expand the party hat decoration to other celebrations. Try making the guest of honor at a bridal or baby shower a special tiara, or make your teenager a fancy headband to wear to school on her birthday. I also love the idea of getting a bunch of girlfriends together for a hat making party. You can throw a bunch of random supplies on a table and get to work creating.We have so many reasons to celebrate! Handmade party hats are a great way to spice up any of life’s celebrations.

Kelly was featured on KSL Studio 5 showing off her new party hats. Go here to watch Trend Alert Hip Party Hats

Free, Best Summer Downloads

the mom-team — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:58:44 +0000

Add sizzle to your summer with the best FREE downloads on the web.

While watching my favorite DVR show Studio 5, I found Executive Producer, Michelle Torsak sharing her top picks for everything from 4th of July party favors to summer chore charts. If you do not live where you get KSL go to Studio 5 website. They have the best collection of family resources on the web.

1. 4th of July Party Favors: Red, white and fun describe these sparkler cards and party favors from the always amazing Twig and Thistle.

Click here to download:

2. Vintage Lemonade Labels: Print these gorgeous labels from J Bartyn on sticker paper and adhere to your glass canisters for a super chic lemonade stand.

Click here to download:

3. Travel Bingo: Love this car bingo game from Martha Stewart. Print, laminate and play using your favorite candy as markers.

Click here to download:

4. Jam Labels: Give the gift of your favorite strawberry jam with these darling labels from How About Orange.

Click here to download:

5. Calendar Canning Labels: Unique and practical describe these canning labels from Sweet Preservation that let you both organize your pantry and commemorate your canning date or another special event.

Click here to download:

6. Grass Clip Art: This Martha Stewart download makes the perfect background for a daisy sugar cookie. Packaged in cellophane and tied with a lovely ribbon, it makes a charming favor for a wedding shower or summer party.

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7. Summer Floral Gift Tags: These beautiful gift tags from Eat Drink Chic add the “wow” to a bouquet of flowers or a hostess gift.

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8. Children’s Chore Chart: This colorful children’s chore chart by ModEco Kids offers a new perspective on “chores”.

Note: The original download from modecokids.com is no longer available. The download is currently available from the Sutton Grace blog.

Click here to download:

Share your favorite summer ideas with us. You can post your link here or email me. Thanks dianne@mom-stuff

Teachers Appreciation Week

the mom-team — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:24:35 +0000

This week is Mother’s Day. Mom-Stuff wants to wish all of our moms the best Mother’s Day ever. If you still need some fun ideas to help celebrate your Mother’s day visit mom-stuff.com for some last minute ideas.

This week is also Teachers Appreciation Week. We have posted two new crafts for you and your kids to make for their teacher. We hope you will have as much fun making these as we did.

Crayon Bouquet
This is a very easy project and it was so much fun for the kids to help with. My grandkids loved pushing in the crayons. . . . keep reading

Crayon Wreath
This project is mostly done with a glue gun so it is recommended for older kids or moms. . . . keep reading

Make sure you tell your child’s teacher “thanks” for all they do. Teachers make the world a better place for all of us, one child at a time.

I Am A Teacher

By John Wayne “Jack” Schlatter (Adapted from his book I Am A Teacher) the toughts of a Teacher.

I was born the first moment that a question leaped from the mouth of a child.

Throughout the course of a day I am called upon to be an actor, friend, nurse and doctor, coach, finder of lost articles, money lender, psychologist, substitute parent and a keeper of the faith.

I am the most fortunate of all who labor. I know that what I build with love and truth, will last forever. I am privileged to see that life is reborn each day with new questions, ideas and friendships.

And who do I have to thank for this wonderful life I am so fortunate to experience? You, the public and the parents who entrust to me their greatest contribution to eternity, their children.

I have wept for joy at the weddings of former students, laughed with glee at the birth of their children and stood with head bowed in grief and confusion by graves dug too soon for bodies far too young.

I have a past that is rich in memories, I have a present that is challenging, and fun, because I am allowed to spend my days with the future.

I Am A Teacher and I Am Thankful For It every Day.

Only 2 Weeks Until Mother’s Day

the mom-team — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:48:13 +0000

Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled “I Love You’s.”

Mother’s Day is only 2 weeks away, with Easter being so late this year I thought I better warn you. There is not much time to get ready. Here are your mom-stuff links to help you with ideas. Mother’s Day will be celebrated on 08 May (in the U.S.). In the UK is celebrated on the 03 of April, 2011.

Mother’s Day Recipes
Recipes Handed down from Wonderful Mothers In the spirit of our Mother’s Day Tribute all of our recipes this month have a story of love and tradition. Each one reminds us of a person who made this special food for us. . . . keep reading

Kids Crafts for Mother’s Day Gift
Our society’s current financial circumstance is the perfect opportunity to shift our focus to what is really important in our lives. Focus on the people in our life this year on Mother’s Day. keep reading

Mother’s Day Tributes
A Mother’s love is something that no on can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . . . . . keep reading

From His Hands to Ours
This scrapbook page is the day my daughter became a mom and I became a grandma. The collection of pictures were the first time we each held her. I wanted to capture the joy of the family welcoming her in to our lives. . . . keep reading

Flower Ball For Mother’s Day
Beautiful, easy and INEXPENSIVE gift for Mother’s Day. . . . keep reading

I am still working on Teacher Appreciation Week. So if you have any great gift ideas you want to share, email them to me. dianne@mom-stuff.com

Mom-Stuff Helps You Get Ready for Easter

the mom-team — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:59:13 +0000

Mom-Stuff Team has been busy getting Easter ideas ready for you and your family fun. Easter this year is on April 24th so you only have 4 weeks to get ready.

Bunnys Easter Eggs

Bunnies made from Plastic Easter Eggs . . .

Our Easter Traditions
In our family uses every excuse to celebrate. Holidays are always fun with our family. While growing up as a little girl we always had picnics and Easter egg hunts. . .

Easter Recipes
Cupcake baskets and 10 ways to use up hard boiled eggs. .

Easter Kids Crafts
Easter is such a fun time for kids. Help them make some fun crafts. We have craft ideas for all ages. . .

History of Easter Traditions
Have you ever wondered how Easter traditions got their start the Easter bunny, coloring eggs, egg hunts, Easter lilies? What do these things have to do with the resurrection of Christ? I decided to find out. . .

Thanks to all of our new members. If you have not joined there is no catch totally free to join. We have decides to it is our goal to make the world a better place one mom at a time. Come over to mom-stuff.com and help us create a happy, supported and helpful place just for moms.

Classmate Valentines

the mom-team — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:17:12 +0000

Our Classmate Valentine has been one of our most popular Kids Crafts on Mom-Stuff.com. The comments from our moms have been amazing. These are so easy to make and they look so cute.

The patterns are made to be printed on colored paper with very simple details. I made them last year with my granddaughters, one was only two. Pick the pattern from your child’s cutting skill level or per cut them your self. Have some fun with the children in your life. Crafting can be great family time. Get your FREE patterns at mom-stuff.com.

New Modern Napkin Folding

the mom-team — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:01:34 +0000

Yesterday on my local TV station, KSL Studio 5 had a quest who showed some wonderful ways to fold napkins to make your Thanksgiving table special. I had to share them with you

Megan Sorenson with Temple Square Hospitality, gives traditional napkin folds a modern twist. Wait the video here http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=61&sid=13271178

for downloadable instructions http://media.bonnint.net/slc/2488/248845/24884595.pdf

I love this show I DVR it everyday. Since most of you do not live in the viewing area visit their web site for lots of great ideas http://studio5.ksl.com/ for your home.

NEW HALLOWEEN IDEAS

the mom-team — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:52:08 +0000

Come visit and get our ideas to make this the best Halloween yet. We have some new pages this week and more coming. Thanks to everyone who shared their great ideas.

NEW Neighbor Halloween Gifts

NEW Pumpkin Pictures Easy Enough for Kids

NEW Fun Family Halloween Games

NEW Fun Halloween Recipes-kids crafts with food

Halloween Trick or Treat Bag re purpose T shirt

Pumpkin Craft for Small Children

Spooky Spiders

Plan your Halloween party complete skeleton theme

Halloween Party Skeleton Invitations

Treasure Hunt for Your Halloween Party with skeleton clues

Skeleton Plates, Cups and Punch Bowl