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Keeping Busy Indoors with Creativity For Kids

15 Jan

When the cold weather arrived, we started getting too attached to our iPads. They wanted to watch it breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  One of my goals for the new year is to get my girls off their iPad and use their imagination and creative side more. It’s been so cold out recently and my daughter was home sick on one of the coldest days yet, so trying to keep the girls off the iPad was challenging. Luckily, we had a few Creativity for Kids activites by Faber Castle  the girls hadn’t used yet.  We completed a book my daughter started over the break, made headbands, and read a lot of our favorite books.  Here’s what we made:

Creativity For Kids Create Your Own Pop-Up Books:  These books are so great for sparking imagination and creating your own story.  My daughter was studying animals in science and loves learning about them so she made a book about the rainforest.  We used the mini book which is ten pages long and comes with mini-markers, stickers, and pop-up accents.  Larger books are available in a 2 pack.  They come with stickers, 8 markers, pop-up designs, and illustrated instructions with story starters.  

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Creativity For Kids Fashion Headband Set: My girls love accessories, so we spent a lot of our day making them.  They tried to put together different designs, some simple and some more elaborate.   We used the materials in the kit and added some rhinestone we had lying around.  We also used duct tape we had to make valentines bows for our headbands.

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Other Creativity For Kids products we’ve completed and loved that are perfect for keeping busy while stuck indoors on cold winter days:

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Creativity For Kids have many great products that are perfect to keep handy for these chilly winter months. Their activity kits are also perfect gifts for holidays and birthdays.  Make sure you sign-up for the Creativity Club for access to the craft of the month and other activities you can do with your kids this Winter (or any time).  For more information and to see all Creativity for Kids Products visit: http://www.fabercastell.com/creativity-for-kids.

Disclaimer:  This was an unsponsored post.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I wanted to share because we are big fans of Creativity For Kids.

 

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Winter Days

3 Mar

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I was a little disappointed that we didn’t get much snow today.  Don’t get me wrong, I am definitely ready for warmer weather, especially after the brief nice weekend we had.  But I’m hoping for one more storm so we can playing in the snow one last time.  Our play sessions in the snow during the past storms were cut short because there were no snow days.  They had school all day and by the time they got home it was time to get ready for dinner.

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In our brief sessions in the snow we made snow art, went on mini sledding adventures, made a snow angel here and there, threw snowballs and made a mini snowman family.  The mini snowman family was the favorite for my girls, using our snowball maker we made three balls for the body.  We did not have carrots or anything else to dress our snowman so we had to get creative.  We found an ultimate fuzzy kit that contained eyes, pom poms, and pipe cleaners to use to create our snow family.  To all my friends and family in DC getting slammed by Titan, this is a good way to keep busy for a while.  Make as many or as little as you want and go back out later for more.

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Over the weeks as the weather warmed up, we watched our snow family melt away.  While we were enjoying the sun and running around last weekend, we came across the pieces to our mini snowman family.  My girls were sad they were cleaning up the pieces that were left and wished for more snow to make more snowmen. They have fingers crossed for a storm in March for more fun in the snow.  In the mean time I am heading out for white Crayola Model Magic Clay to make an indoor snow family that won’t melt away!  Keep a look out on Instagram (Tastefully Childish) for our snow family!

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Cozy Up With Your Favorite Book Next To A Honeywell 360 Heater (Giveaway)

28 Feb

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Growing up, I never liked to read.  When I had my first daughter, a few moms in the local playgroup started a book club and I got hooked and began reading more than I ever have.  Our monthly meetings stopped once everyone started getting pregnant with their second child, but I still enjoy reading when I can.   It’s  been a while since I have read a  good book. I recently read the 50 Shades of Gray trilogy and am not sure what book to follow it up with, any suggestions? I don’t know why I never liked to read before having kids. I have found there is nothing more relaxing than curling up on the couch after the kids are asleep on a cold, winters night wrapped in blankets with the heat on high.

If you are looking to make your reading area a little cozier, check out the Honeywell Heaters sweepstakes.  As part of the sweepstakes they ran a survey to see what women were reading.  In their survey they found that 64% of women turn the heat up higher during the winter and to no surprise 50 Shades is number one on the list.  If you are looking for a book to read, check out the top ten books Honeywell found women reading this winter.  Also, don’t forget to enter the  sweepstakes before March 29,2013.

One Tastefully Childish reader will also have the opportunity to win a Honeywell EnergySmart® 360° Surround Heater.  The giveaway begins today and will end on Thursday, March 7 at 4 p.m.  To Enter:

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Disclaimer: I did not receive compensation for this post.  A Honeywell EnergySmart 360 Surround heater will be given to one winner for this post.

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ValMax: The Perfect Party Dress

3 Jan

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20121231-201644.jpgMy girls love every excuse to get dressed up in their best dresses.  They hear party and they run to their closet to pick out their fanciest attire.  The Holidays are usually their favorite time of year because they get to dress their best for family gatherings and parties.  This Holiday Season the girls dressed in dresses from ValMax, a luxury Italian children’s label that has been around for 53 years.  Their handmade clothing for girls 3-14 is simple, elegant, chic, and comfortable for little girls who love to dance the day away like mine do.  I was taken aback by the superb quality of the materials used and the beautiful styles of ValMax.  The dresses were true to size.  The purple dress was a size 6 and had a lot of room for my daughter to grow into it. The other dress was a size 4 (their actual size) and both my girls fit it perfectly.

ValMax is trying to enter a new era of the 21st century by implementing the trends while preserving their original vision, quality, creativity, style, and most of all their great tradition of Italian craftmanship. The inspiration for their collection comes from the lands of  Southern Italy, the love for color and the taste for richness in textures. The Autumn/ Winter 2012 collection features three themes:

  • Wishful Days combines pastels with hints of sage green, winter mocha and black and white Chanel-esque vintage tweeds.
  • First Bloom is everyday wear that makes a statement of individuality by using colors and prints to evoke the first blossoms of early spring.
  • Wonderland Blossom incorporates elegant occasion wear that features ultra light techno-silk combined with cashmere dresses and pleated shift dresses. 

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Just because the holidays are over, 2013 brings weddings and other special occasions that will need the perfect party dress from ValMax! Be on the lookout for the stunning Spring/Summer 2013 line for girls and a newly added line for boys.

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To purchase visit these online retailers: http://www.monpetitchild.com, http://www.lavishkids.com or click here to find a store near you that carries ValMax.

Disclaimer: I received two dresses to see the quality of the label.  All opinions expressed are my own.  The information in italics came from a press release received and from the  ValMax website.  The bottom images came from ValMax. 

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Butterscotch Blankees: Bundled Up With LOVE

6 Nov

When the girls and I walked out the door yesterday, we knew it was cold but didn’t realize just how cold. Today we were ready for the cold weather by wearing hats, scarves, and gloves. My oldest daughter has been looking forward to wearing her new Butterscotch Blankees hat and scarf we recently received and with winter weather creeping up on us I highly recommend them. The hat and scarf are beautifully made and very soft. My daughter usually complains about materials itching her and gets cranky but she has not complained once about the latest addition to her winter gear. I asked my daughter what she thought about her hat and scarf and she said they are cozy and comfy. She has worn them a handful of times since receiving them and many people have commented on her adorable hat and scarf (click links to see the different styles to choose from).  Hats and scarves come in two colors, the main color and the accent color with antique roman font (pictured below is the floating heart hat with ear flaps and floating heart scarf in lilac and fushia).  The hats come in acrylic or cashmere and are available in three sizes small, medium, and large. The scarves are 6″ x 40″ and only come in acrylic.  I chose to personalize ours with LOVE  instead of names so the girls could share, however, I LOVE them so much I plan on purchasing another set for my youngest daughter.

Butterscotch Blankees make great gifts for the holidays, birthdays, and baby showers, especially with the adorable packaging that looks like a piece of candy.  All products can be personalized to meet yours or your child’s taste.  In addition to the hat and scarves, Butterscotch Blankees, has personalized blankets, stroller blankets, pillows, dresses, and sweaters to keep your little one(s) comfy and cozy this winter.

Disclaimer: I did not receive compensation for this post.  I received a hat and scarf from Butterscotch Blankees for the purpose of this review.

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