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The Winner is........................... NUMBER 1!! I can't believe it! LOL I know it looks like I typed in 100 but I DID type in 59! Not sure how to post the actual picture:)

Jeremy, Lana, Brenna and MasonMay 15, 2012 9:31 PM

I almost don't want to be number one because I'm worried it's bad luck, but I guess there's as good a chance as any! haha So fun!

Good thing you took a chance!!! Email me your address and I will have your new Bissell Perfect Sweep Turbo sent right to your door!!

Some of you asked where to get one and I saw them on Amazon. Just type the name into the search bar on Amazon! Thanks for playing my first giveaway!

Magnet Sensory Bin

I used black beans as the base and then tons of magnets and a variety of magnetic and NON magnetic things. I wanted to make sure that there were wood, plastic, fabric, metal, glass and aluminum so that the kids could do a lot of experimenting.

I would say this is the most popular tub I have every done! The kids loved it!

Continuing Patterns with Dot Paints

To set up this activity I drew black lines across the paper and then started 5 different patterns. Caden(5) used the dot paints to continue the patterns. He also had 2 blank rows at the bottom to create his own patterns. This was pretty easy for him(except for the 4th one down).

After he completed the patterns we talked about the core of the pattern(the part that repeats). He circled the core in each pattern. The 4th one down was hard for him so that is why it is circled several times: to help him understand the concept of a core repeating. The very last one was started by him and he said, “This one is for you to do and it is really tricky!” So I finished it and he was very impressed with me

This activity could be simplified by just using AB patterns and changing up the colors only.

Bissell Perfect Sweep Turbo Giveaway!

I was given this really cool sweeper from Bissell and they said I can give you one too!!! Well, ONE of you;)

I have never done a giveaway before but I LOVE THIS SWEEPER! We have had it for about a week now and the kids use it for everything! It picks up sand, pepper, cheerios, dried up noodles, dirt, pine shavings that got out of the bunny cage, and even marbles!!! There is no suction so it is safe for the kids to use!

(Jack 3 years old) It recharges when you plug it into the wall and last for a whole hour! The handle comes in three pieces so I left the middle section out and TADA! It’s the perfect size for my kids!

My favorite part is how easy it is to empty! Caden(5) and Drake(4) can do it all by themselves! LOL If you look in the picture below you can see that there is a pretend spatula in the container! This thing doesn’t mess around;)

Enjoy this Video of my sweet little 1.5 year old! She and all of her siblings love to use this!

Ally Loves her new “Tool”

Want  to win one? Leave a comment! That’s it! I will be closing the Giveaway Sunday night at midnight, and will announce the winner on Monday:)

OPEN TO USA ONLY

Easy Summer Snack- Pudding Pops!

I cut a slit in the top of each pudding cup. Stuck a baby spoon in each cup and then stuck them in the freezer. I figured that the baby spoons would hold the pudding pop better then a stick, and I was right!

The kids loved it! Of course we ate them OUTSIDE and then played in the pool! Fun, easy and MESSY snack:)

First Aid Kit

I have five children and 3 of them are very active boys! They get hurt pretty often and I was getting sick of running all over the house looking for Band-Aids, Neosporin, thermometer, teething gel and all the other little things you need to care for sick or hurt little ones. Solution put it ALL in one spot! I did this 6 months ago and I have loved it!

Band-Aids, cleansing wipes, and Neosporin on top

In the tray that sits in side we have: Thermometer, Children’s Advil, gas drops, teething gel, Lanolin cream(I use it for the kids when they get chapped cheeks) saline nasal spray, eye wash cup and ear ache relief drops.

The very bottom has: Peroxide, aloe Vera, itching creams, 3 kinds of medical tape, and wound closure strips.

You can also lock the whole thing if you want to.

I can’t tell you how much time and frustration this has saved me! I feel so prepared now if anything happens with the kids. And I can bring the whole kit with me on car trips or camping!

Balance Beam

Several Years ago I posted about how to Make Your Own Balance Beam

Well now my boys are MUCH bigger and taking gymnastics so they needed a heavy duty beam to practice on at home. I measured the one at their gym class and then went to Lowes and picked up:

• Four 5 inch Lag bolts(My husband said that is what they are called)
• One 8 foot 4by6 board
• One 2by6 board

Cut two 18 inch pieces from the 2by6. Counter sink two holes. My husband did this using a one inch drill bit(just deep enough that the head of the screw would not stick out). Then screw them to the beam

Here is what it should look like from the bottom

Here is what it should look like from the top

Sand it up:) As you can see I worked very hard on this part

My little Gymnasts love it! And it is much heavier then the first one and the boys can do cartwheels on it and everything! It was very cheap! Less then 12$