Johnson's Natural: A Snuggle for the Kids

Don't you love that fresh baby smell?
We do.
Well, what I consider that fresh baby smell is Johnson's baby lotion. 
The pink stuff.


Mmmm. Love it!
My husband and I even use it regularly.
Not just for the kids.
[He also uses the shampoo and baby wash too! And swears by it!]


So, when I got the chance to try out Johnson's Natural line, I was super excited!
Johnson's is a staple brand in our home, we absolutely love everything we've ever tried of theirs.

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Create, Play, Display and Cook with Hearts

The Heart Book is chalk full of heart projects for the kids to create, play with, display and cook. I've showcased a few of the Hearts on It's Playtime, as well as in a heart feature post. Here's a few more to give you yet another sneak peek of the hearts in the book.

Abstract Tissue Paper Collage

The Iowa Farmer's Wife

page 57 of The Heart Book

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It's Playtime! Get Moving Indoors!

This time of year...
Even though its been a mild winter in Iowa.
We're still itching to get outside more and run!

We're finding creative ways to burn off energy in the house.
And so our some of our It's Playtime playdates!

I love the ideas that you guys have been coming up with to get active indoors.

[Crafty Moms Share: Indoor Snowball Fight!]

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34 Recyclables to Upcycle for the Kids

I don't think its possible to be a hands on mom without saving anything and everything imaginable.

Ever since I started doing crafts and activities with Henry, we've been hoarding recyclables.

Henry actually has his own 'recycling center' now.

So, what is worth saving?
What can be put to good use for the kids?


I've come up with a list of 34 items to reuse that tend to be in your recycling bin. Try setting them aside before taking them out to be recycled.

What can this recyclable become?

What can it be upcycled into?

A collection of 34 Recyclables to Upcycle just for the Kids

Believe me though, its not just limited to these! 

I'm collecting more and more ways to upcycle your recyclables on Pinterest.

Its never ending.

	Milk Jugs Jug Toss Creative Connections for Kids Water Bottle Big Bubbles Projects for Preschoolers

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The Heart Book: Win the Printed Version

The Heart Project is coming to an end....
Today is the last day of the giveaways for The Heart Project. There are still many in progress, so be sure to check them all out [there's a list at the end of this post].

The Heart Book will be available for donation through the rest of February, so if you haven't gotten one yet, you can still do so!

So far there's been over $1,800 donated to the American Heart Association [through the books, auctions and CraftProjectIdeas matching $1 for every book sold]. Can you help us reach our goal of $2,000 by the end of February?

Today. You have the chance to get the beautiful, printed version of The Heart Book for free! We're giving a few away today!

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Sensory Activity for All Ages: Dish Soap Foam!

I knew when I saw this snow sensory activity from dish soap, from You Pinspire Me, when I collected the ideas for the Snow Collection, that it was something the boys would love and we just had to do it.

Dish Soap Foam!

So easy, your child could, and can, do it!
I put some dish soap in a measuring cup [just squirted a good amount] and added a tad bit of water.
Dumped that in my food processor, and let the kids foam it up!

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