Behavior Charts

Like many families, we're once again trying a new system for encouraging our kiddos to "behave". We've tried all manner of charts, signs, points, etc, and none seemed to be a perfect fit for every member of our house. Then I thought about combining methods to create our perfect, or near-perfect system. Our oldest does well with points, our second-oldest does well with the "color" system at school. He'll strive to "stay on green" mainly because he...

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Homemade Fun: Finger Paint

Yellow looks orange in the jar- but it's not! Perfectly thick and glossy finger paints are easier to make at home than you may think. In a medium sauce pan, heat over medium heat- 2 cups of water 1/4 cup of cornstarch Stir or whisk constantly. Remove from the heat immediately, and let cool until just warmed. (The food coloring spreads and mixes easier if it is still a little warm, but you can totally let it cool all the way without worries...)...

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Two Ingredient Treats

On Facebook I was reading some of the pages I follow, and Crystal from Suzie Homemaker had shared with us a link to some cakes with two ingredients from Hungry Girl. Being that I love, LOVE canned pumpkin, I decided to go with that one. With the little Princess in tow, I went about making one with a box of "spiced" cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree. THAT IS IT. It was so easy, that after I dumped the two in a bowl and started stirring, the three...

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