Playdough Tutorial

When I was a little girl my Mama (grandma) always made my sister and I homemade playdough.

It was one of my favorite things to play with when I was at her house. 

I thought I would try it out on Stella.

So we made "edible" playdough.

I am pretty sure "edible" means it just won't harm you but it definitely does not taste good!

Here is how to make ediable playdough!

What you need:

1 cup Flour

1/2 cup Salt

3 teaspoons Cream of Tartar

1 package Kool-Aid

1 cup Water

1 Tablespoon Oil

First you mix dry ingredients in a medium or large pot

Then add water and oil and stir over medium heat

Continue to stir until it looks like dough (image 4)

Lay out on wax paper until it cools

Once it cools it's ready to play with!

You can use different flavors of Kool-Aid to get different tastes (still don't recommend tasting) and to get different colors.

Good Reads

this mamma loves

TO READ!

When I was younger you could not pay me to read. 

I DID NOT LIKE TO READ!

Now I cannot put my ereader down.

Lately I have been obsessed with the author Lisa Gardner. 

She writes crime novels which are my favorite at the moment.

I just finished the Detective DD Warren series and let me tell you, I could not put the books down! (well I couldn't put my ereader down)

She still has many books I am looking forward to reading. 

I can't wait to get started on them.

I highly recommend this author for those of you looking for good reads (if you like crime novels)

Petunia Pickle Bottom

this mamma loves

Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack

I finally got one of these diaper bags to carry around Stella's things. 

Yes I know I am a year and a half late! But I finally got one and I love it!

This bag reminded me of Mary Poppins' bag.

It seems you can fit an endless amount of stuff in it. 

They come in such cute styles and even include a wipe case and changing pad.

There area 2 diaper/wipe pockets, 4 bottle pockets, 2 organizational pockets, pacifier pocket.

These bags are seriously a mom's best friend!

FYI: All discontinued styles are 30% off HERE

Tutorial: Rolled Fabric Flowers

Because I have a little girl I am obsessed with making hair flowers.

One of the easiest ones to do is the Rolled Fabric Flowers.

Here's how you make them!

Cloud B on Zulily

Two of my favorite things have joined together until August 28th!

Zulily

 

and

Cloud B

They have the animal soothers I blogged about HERE 

They also have the Constellation Nightlight that Stella loves

Plus many more items.

I highly recommend these for you little ones =)

You can find my blog post about Zulily HERE

Go HERE to see the items on Zulily

Sephora Giveaway

Who doesn't love an awesome giveaway???

Alycia over at Crowley Party is giving away a 

$100 gift card to Sephora!

Sephora is the best place to buy makeup. There are an insane amount of options of what you can get. I am so excited for this giveaway and I'm sure you are too!

To enter go HERE

You have 5 opportunities to enter!

Stop wasting time go ENTER

Good luck!

The giveaway lasts until Sept 6

30% off!

 this mamma loves........

Good Deals

Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic is having an awesome sale!
 You can get 30% off online only.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Gap. The majority of Stella's clothes are from there. And I ALWAYS wait for a sale because they have them so often. 
All you have to do is enter the promo THANKS
The sale goes until August 24th

 

Also, Old Navy jeans are starting $10 for kids. This is the lowest they go! I love their basic jeans for toddlers. All of Stella's jeans are from Old Navy. Now is the time to stock up!

Remember this sale is online only and ends Aug 24,
Promo Code : THANKS
Free shipping on orders over $50