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The link is here:  Amazon Prime for Students.  Just remember that if you don't cancel after 6 months, they will automatically sign you up for another 6 months at $39. Still not a bad price for what will be an entire year of service. 

Pass it on!

Craft A Week #32 Candy Man

When I was in Fort Wayne last week I went to the Three Rivers Festival. It was so much fun! They had lots of reasonably priced crafts, food and fountains for the kids to play in. I wanted to get a little something for the grandkids and I found these cute Candy Men.  While they were pretty inexpensive ($1.25 each) after I bought them I realized I could make my own.  Here's all you need to make this cute favor.

1 Carmel candy (for the head)
1 rectangular candy (for the body)
2 bubble gums (for the arms)
2 Smarties (for the legs)

The one I originally purchased had a cute box of candy cigarette like candy for the body. I couldn't find them so I substituted with chocolate bards. I made them using Twix, Snickers, Butterfingers, and Mars.

All you do is hot glue the pieces all together.  I also added a little tie and a string to hang.  You can see the result below.

Isnt' he cute?!  I made a bunch of these for my grandson A.J.'s birthday party as favors and everyone loved them. I think these would be a super cute Halloween party favor.  And they cost pennies to make (though rather time intensive) but very sweet.

Happy Crafting!

Craft A Week #31 Inspirational Cups

I've got a long term goal of making a book of inspirational quotes for my grandkids. I've been storing lots of phrases and poems on Pinterest for some time now but don't really have the time to put it all together like I want.  Rather than have all that wonderful material just sit there, Jasmine and I decided to create some cool cups.

(Awhile back I posted a gift I made for my nephew and his wife for a wedding gift; this is done the same way).

Here are Jasmine and my wonderful work:

Here's a closer look at the one I made for Jasmine:

The quote is: 

You are braver than you believe

Stronger than you feel

Smarter than you know

But the most important thing to remember is

Even when we are apart

I will always be with you

Beautiful, right?

Jasmine made one for Jon that says:

You are special and amazing and are here to do wonderful things.

Follow your heart and let your beautiful shine.

Sweet right?

The one she made for Breanna says:

Always chase your dreams

instead of running from your fears

I love that Jasmine picked out the quotes herself. What a meaningful gift and a true reminder of the giver every day.

(In case you don't recall, these were made with Sharpie markers then baked in a 350 degree oven for 1/2 hour).  Super simple craft!

Doggie Fro Yo Recipe

It has been crazy hot here in Central PA this week (104 yesterday) so I thought I'd give the pups a cool, frozen treat. I've seen the frozen dog treats at the grocery and they are pretty pricey. I did a quck search online and found the following frozen yogurt recipe.

Doggie Frozen Yogurt Recipe

36 ounces of plain, low fat yogurt
1 cup low sodium peanut butter
2-4 ounce jars of banana baby food
2 T honey

Mix the ingredients together then pour into 3 ounce dixie cups. Put a dog biscuit in the middle to use as a handle.  Freeze for a few hours.  When solid, cut off the cup and serve.

You can also cut this recipe in half. I made a big bunch since my granddogs were coming over. The dogs LOVED them!

This is Flea. The picture is misleading. While he started off eating this like a human, he quickly decided to chomp the entire thing.

You can see Flea in the background. I can't believe he didn't get a brain freeze. Georgie, however, chose to savor his treat.

Here's Flea in his pool. He LOVES the water! His nickname is Big - for good reason. His body fills the kiddie pool.





Stay cool!