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Easy Flower Pencil Toppers

Create March 20, 2013May 26, 2015 by Merrilee

Happy first day of spring! We are SO happy to have the simple signs of spring popping up all around us. And we can’t wait to enjoy beautiful blooms and more clear skies. So to celebrate, and to encourage spring to come in all her gorgeous glory, we’ve created these simple and fun flower pencil …

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Bitty Black Bunny Treat Bag

Celebrate March 15, 2013April 18, 2015 by Merrilee

The kids and I are pretty crazy about our all time favorite easy bunny candy pouches but who says you can have too many bunny bags for Easter? Especially if you have a Jelly Bean hunt tradition, started by your grandfather, in which you need little baggies to hold all of your little jelly beans …

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Tried and True:

Uncategorized Little Style March 12, 2013August 7, 2013 by Merrilee

With two spirited boys in the house, it’s no surprise that their wardrobes go through quite a bit – mud, wrestling, climbing, pulling, splashing, tugging, drenching…and much more. And because of this I’m pretty picky about what I purchase for them to wear. I want it to not only stay relatively sturdy, but to also …

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Little Bits:

Little Bits March 8, 2013March 31, 2014 by Merrilee

It’s been a quiet week on the blog but that usually only means that it’s been a crazy busy week for me here at home. A crazy but fun and dare I say productive week? And yes, that means we are all ready for the weekend. And ready for spring, leafy trees and the outdoors. …

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Little Bits:

Uncategorized Little Bits March 6, 2013August 7, 2013 by Merrilee

Friends my darling little girl is already five months – nearly 1/2 year old! Wow has the time flown. I have wanted to share with you her birth story since I wrote it back in November, but so many things just kept coming up. I’m happy to finally share it with you now. I feel …

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Bitty Bunny Baby Blanket

Create Little Style February 28, 2013August 7, 2013 by Merrilee

I’ve been a bit behind on my baby blanket making for Baby M. Let’s just say that we have two quilts for her that have been in progress since, oh before she was born. But I am happy to report that I managed to finish this simple quilted blanket this past weekend. She’s a sister …

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Paper Strip Easter Egg Art

Celebrate February 26, 2013April 18, 2015 by Merrilee

We are so excited for spring over here, I can’t even tell you. And to kick things off, we have a fun paper strip Easter Egg art project for your little ones to do. Hippity hop on over to Minted’s blog Julep for the full DIY instructions. We are so excited to announce that we …

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Rated Best for Kids by Babble!

Little Bits February 20, 2013February 21, 2013 by Merrilee

Just popping in to say that we’re blushing a bit over here about having been rated number one in the Best for Kids category by Babble!  Naturally we are thrilled! And oh so grateful for the mention. We love doing what we do around here and it’s always nice to see that others find value …

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Simple DIY Clock

Play February 20, 2013February 19, 2013 by Merrilee

A has been learning how to tell time by using clocks. He has really been enjoying it and comes home with work sheets showing me how it all comes together. So I thought the only natural thing to do was to create a play clock for him to practice on, and in turn, teach his younger …

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Little Bits:

Little Bits February 19, 2013February 19, 2013 by Merrilee

Like you, I’m crazy about a three day weekend. And my boys are no exception. On school days it’s a battle getting them up and out the door – but on Saturday’s, or holidays such as yesterday, their inner clocks get them up bright and early and start the day of freedom and play just …

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