Monthly Archives: April 2012
Butterfly Painted Feet Craft
| April 30, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
I love to craft with my kids and the messier the better. My baby girl Ayla was not born in a hospital, but at home. I wanted her little feet stamped like the rest of my kids for her baby book. Instead of stamping her feet I came up with this cute spring craft using each of my children’s feet and paint. This is super easy to do and is… more
Chicken Coconut Crock Pot Curry
| April 27, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Gluten-Free, Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes |
As a busy mother of three I have a love affair with my crock pot. My crock pot allows me to cook healthy and yummy dinners for my family and saves me from ordering out. One of the foods I love to cook are curries. We make a curry similar to this on the stove, but I changed it up a bit to be crock pot friendly. This recipe is… more
Stand Up and Say No To Bullies
| April 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
The top story this week is about a New Jersey father Stuart Chiafetz, who says his 10-year-old son Akian who has autism was tormented for at least six months by his public school special education teacher and aide. The father sent his son wired to school and the six hour recorded audio that came back “changed his life forever.” Chiafetz made a 17 minute video called Teacher/Bully: How My Son Was… more
Autism Awareness One Apron At A Time
| April 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Product Reviews |
A few weeks ago I ordered a tailored made autism awareness apron from Fried Green Aprons a family run business. I received my apron and I LOVE the apron so much I have to share the talented Lynne, Joan, and Judy – sewers, artists, and co-owners extraordinaires of Fried Green Aprons with you. These wonderful ladies can make you any kind of apron to fit your style, want or desire.… more
Melted Crayons Abstract Art Craft
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
Last week one of my friends posted a photo on their Facebook Timeline of their son blow drying crayons on a canvas. I loved the idea so much I had to try it with my kids and show you how to create your own melted crayons abstract art craft too. What you need to get started: Box of crayons (amount is determined by how big your canvas is) A canvas… more
Washing Tips for Stuffed Animals
| April 23, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General |
If you have children you are bound to have bins full of stuffed animals. My children have quite a few, but they love and play with them. They of course have their favorites and usually those stuffed animals get dragged all over the house picking up the dirt and grime. I have washed a couple hundred stuffed animals because of my kids being sick and when I also sold on… more
Earth Day Flowering Tree Craft
| April 19, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
Yesterday my kids begged for a craft and I knew Earth Day was coming up soon. Trees and recycling immediately came to mind when I thought of Earth Day. It is funny how I even came up with this flowering tree idea in the first place. I remembered earlier in the day my daughter Keira screaming and running excitedly through the house, as her brother Tristan was in hot pursuit… more
Inexpensive Chewable Tubing for Oral Fixation
| April 18, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family |
Lately I feel like we take two steps forward and one or more steps back sensory wise with our son Tristan. My recent pregnancy was hard on me physically. Mentally and emotionally drained I became a reactive parent, rather than one who responds with firm calmness. Tristan began to bite his nails which is not the first time, but this time the behavior became a habit. With a new baby… more
Change your Child’s Behavior for the Better
| April 16, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Kid's Corner |
Last summer I was a mother ready to pull my long blonde hair out. My two and a half year old daughter Keira was unruly, disrespectful, and down right mean. I knew some of this behavior was due to the fact she could not verbalize her every want or desire clearly, but the tantrums, kicking, biting and screaming were enough to make me wonder what kind of mother I was.… more
Easter Egg Wind Chime Craft
| April 12, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
Now that Easter is over and my family has gone back home. I have a lot of plastic Easter eggs lying around creating a cluttered mess in my home. Rather than throw the eggs away or recycle them my kids and I created an Easter egg wind chime craft that was easy and cute. What you need to get started: Plastic Easter eggs: Get the ones with little holes… more
Muddy Play Date and Raw Gluten Free Energy Balls
| April 11, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Desserts, Gluten-Free |
This past February my kids and I went to a play date with lots of other mama’s and their kiddos. The play date started inside with kids playing with musical instruments, dolls, and blocks. The hostess made delicious fruit and veggie smoothies for all of us to drink and other mom’s brought snacks. Seasonally, it was an unusually warm morning with temperatures already into the high 60′s. We collectively rounded up… more
Five Ways to Date Your Kids
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
With a new baby sister in the house, spending quality time with my children is important. Mommy and son or daughter dates are one way I make quality time for my children. I feel it is important to spend one on one time with your children. It builds a connection between you and your child, and creates feelings of security, love and self-worth. Many times as parents we become wrapped… more
For Tristan’s Eyes Only!
| April 8, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner |
Today, my post is dedicated to my son Tristan. In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, I created something on this blog for him to enjoy. I think perhaps only he will understand and experience the true joy of this post. Thanks Dieselducy! Tristan, I hope you enjoy this post! Perhaps there are a few other elevator enthusiasts out there who will appreciate a location to watch a few videos… more
Kid Inspired Easter Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert
| April 7, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Kid's Corner |
Easter is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love to color eggs, hide Easter eggs for my kids, and get my kids all dressed up and looking sharp. One of the ways I love to celebrate the holidays is through food. Holiday meals tend to be centered around adults, and the children are put at small tables in hope they will be quiet and act appropriately. … more
Nickety Nic – Bless Her Tortured Soul
| April 6, 2012 | Posted by Steve under Tenderfoot Tales |
It was a cool 45 degree overcast morning in late May at Lake Lahontan, Nevada. I had a doctor’s appointment in Reno. Rene, my neighbor from across the highway, had arrived to re-install my swamp cooler for the warm days just ahead. Nicki, my aged half Collie-half Chow dog and Kojack, my new birthday gift, a toy Australian Shepherd dog, were out snooping around the road grader and sniffing the… more
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