Hogwash - Pudding Sensory Activity {Virtual Book Club for Kids}

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Welcome to my contribution to November's Author, Karma Wilson, for the Virtual Book Club for Kids! The only book we have managed to get from the library this month is Hogwash. All the others are *still* on hold! Perhaps I should double check my library account and make sure I am not missing something (which is likely to be the case)...

Hogwash! (Wilson, Karma)

I got this book and immediately thought it was pretty funny. Nikolai on the other hand was a little preoccupied with some dinosaur books that we had picked up at the same time. Now, mind you, I have renewed this book a total of 3 times because Nikolai doesn't want to return in just yet! Our 4th time is this week, so I guess I better send it back and allow the next child in line to enjoy it's humor of dirty pigs and mud baths! 

Speaking of dirty pigs and mud baths, I thought it might be fun to emulate the mud bath only with something edible. And, of course, a little more contained...

Why not some sensory play with pudding? LOL... It took forever for him to actually agree to play with his toys and pudding! This kid doesn't like getting messy!

You just need:
 a bin
some pudding
toys. I wanted to get some farm toys, but couldn't find any in stock. I would have been better to order online. Ah, well... Safari animals would have to do!

Recreating playing in the mud was fun!

Afterwards, we did get a hogwash! "hogwash now, mommy?" when he was done. :)

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Blank Slate Patterns: Vintage V-Neck {Black Friday Sale}

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Just wanted to let you know about another great sale! Blank Slate Patterns. is having a Black Friday only sale (and her stuff is rarely discounted!).

I used the Vintage V-Neck for Nikolai's Halloween costume{I just went up another size and used fleece} and am planning on doing more (of the shirts) when the Holiday's end!

This might be an awesome time to pick up the Beachy Boatneck pattern for the pattern flip in March! I also have been eyeing the Coastal Cargos. I've been thinking about making Nikolai some cargo's lately, it just seems like a cool pair of pants to have...

So go check out what she has! Click here to visit Blank Slate Patterns.

2 patterns for $10. Code is BLACKFRIDAY. Sale is good through the end of the day Friday. Discount on patterns priced higher than $7.95 is $5.90 per two patterns. The code will only discount 2 patterns, but can be used multiple times.

Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop: Comfy Cozy Slippers {And a BIG Sale}

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Don't you just love the holidays? I do! And I am really excited because this year, a lot of gifts are going to be handmade using my craft/sewing stash. And, I have already completed some stocking stuffers! Slippers using the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop Comfy Cozy Slippers! I bought them with the robe and used the discount code to save!

I modified for the small pair a little bit because they did not go small enough for Samara's feet. I used the soles and toes from the classic footie pjs (size 6mos) and just downsized the heel to fit the sole and toes. I have to wait to try them on her when Nikolai isn't looking, don't want to give it away! I messed up with the direction of what was supposed to be lining (I used a knit) and the outer fabric (a fleece). But I think it looks cute this way. :)

For Nikolai's I used puffy paint on the bottom because I do not have non-skid fabric. Since this was a suggestion for the classic pjs, I figure why not on the slippers? I have his first name on one and our last name on the other.

Once I made the first pair, these were so easy to put together. The longest part for me was waiting for the paint to dry! I am gonna need to make me a pair and guess what? I can! the sizes range from toddler 3/4 to women 8/9 (and directions to go beyond)! Guess I can make this for years to come! :) I love longevity of things! Plus, if you do not want the back strap, you can make it without. It comes with the directions!

And now I'm sure you want to see?!?  Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop is having a sale! An awesome sale! It's the four days only. Gives you the chance to save even more!

*Update: Sale is now over. But, regular discount codes do apply!*

Click here to visit Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop.

linking up at Freshly Pieced WIP Wednesday

Happy Sewing, and prepping for the Holidays!

Peek-A-Boo Patterns Classic Footie PJ {Sew-A-Long}

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Ok, I know that I have talked a lot about Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop recently. I really love her patterns.

Well, truth is I need some long sleeve stuff for baby girl, and some warm stuff... Well, fleece was on sale at JoAnn's and I bought like... 4 yards.. Little man picked them all out.

Well.. I needed a pair of warm footie pjs for Samara.

Nap Time Crafters was doing a sew-a-long of the Classic Footie PJ. Since I had been eyeing that pattern ever since I first saw it when it came it, it was time to get it and sew up a pair! And, it was so easy, and it looks awesome! I am so excited!

I was scared about the zipper. But overall I love how they turned out!

And the footies! So cute! Her feet don't go all the way to them yet; I made them the 6 months size to last all winter! {hopefully!}

And now for some picks of baby girl

These were so easy and fast! I am waiting for more time to make another pair! Goodness knows I have enough fleece! :)

Did I mention how much I love this pattern! I have wanted this for a while and now that I finally have it I am so excited!

It has been updated to cover a range of newborn to size 12, full and half zip options for the larger sizes, and elastic instructions for around the ankle. I love it! I am thinking maybe a pair of Christmas ones too?

So, visit Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and check out her patterns! :) There are so many (with 52 added this year!)

Linking up at SewCanShe's Show off Saturday!

 

Happy Sewing,