How to make French Toast Recipe: Kids Love It!

Wondering How to make french toast kids will love? 

This Recipe for French Toast is easy and kid-tested. Cut your french toast into sticks or fun cookie cutter shapes.


Use Cookie Cutters to make cute French Toast Shapes.
Use Cookie Cutters to make cute French Toast Shapes.
scramble eggs
Stir up some eggs.
First of all, the type of bread used makes a big difference. Texas Toast works best, but any bread used should be toasted first. This helps prevent if from falling apart when dipping.


To make French Toast, Toast in toaster first.
To make French Toast, Toast in toaster first.
stack of toast bread slices picture
Prepared Toast waiting for egg bath.

How to Make French Toast Recipe

To prepare the dipping batter:

Preheat Griddle to high setting, coat with non-stick spray.

Grab a bowl and add 4-5 eggs. Stir the eggs to scramble them. Sometimes, I start with 12 eggs and then divide into two separate bowls- 1 for French Toast and 1 for scrambled eggs.

Next, I add a capful/1 tablespoon of vanilla and a splash of milk. I like to add the milk so they don't look to eggy. I even stir in a 1/ tsp. of cinnamon. Then, cut cute shapes from your toast or slice it to make FRENCH TOAST STICKS. Now, grab your tongs and get busy. You have to work fast, so the toast doesn't get too wet. Dip into batter, turn over to saturate, and remove quickly.

Add Vanilla to your eggs.
Add a splash of milk.


Fun animal shaped french toast breakfast for kids
Cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters.
The kids ate the shapes so quickly ; I had to make french toast scraps!
How to make french toast sticks from bread.
Cut for French Toast Sticks.
Dip in quickly and pull out before they get too soggy.


Flip once while cooking.
Fun French Toast Shapes Easy Recipe for Kids
French toasts strips are done when golden brown and crisp.
Cooking the scraps.


Remove when golden brown.




How to make Powdered Sugar French Toast Recipe Easy Kid-Tested
We added powdered sugar, maple syrup, and caramel sauce. 
I know you shouldn't, but it is SO good!
Must be good, sure was fun for them. 
Here they devour the french toast trimmings.
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Leprechaun Coloring Sheets for Saint Patrick's Day: Free Printables

Here are two Free Printable Leprechaun Coloring Pages for Saint Patrick's Day

In honor of that silly little imp, (he's considered a fairy in legend) we've made some St. Patrick printables. Click the tab above for more coloring page printables, and search the left sidebar browse us for more St. Patrick's Day activities for kids. Enjoy!

Leprechaun Coloring Sheets for Saint Patrick's Day: Free Printables
Leprechaun and pot of Gold.
Pot of Gold Coloring Sheet Saint Patricks Day St.
Pot of Gold Coloring Sheet.
Click on the images to print or right click and save them to your computer. You can also find pdf versions: here.


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Inspirational Nietzsche Quotes: Thoughts are the Shadows of our Feeling

Feel free to share this quote by Nietzsche on your Facebook timeline.

Well... maybe this isn't an inspirational quote, but it is thought provoking. Nietzsche had some good ones.  Enjoy!
Nietzsche Quote Creative Sayings Homemade Poster
Inspirational Nietzsche Quote.

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Baby Carrying Babywearing Mama? What style Sling are you?

What Style Baby Carrier Sling is Best for You?

Those cumbersome Baby Slings got little love when I was a babywearing mama. Apparently, I'm too uncoordinated to pull it off. I could never pull off carrying the baby in back. So, what style baby carrying device is best for you? A Sling? A Pouch? Read on and then tell us your favorite. Will your baby be a fashion statement or are you more practical? Enjoy!


forward baby carrier reversible strap easy
Wear this baby carrier forward or Reverse.

So, my babies faced forward- eyes to the world, and not to their babywearing mama. What a lucky baby who gets to snuggle tightly next to his mama and star in her wardrobe as a fashion statement. 


Cool Fashionable Baby Sling Carrier
Purple Boa Baby Wrap Sling Carrier

As a new Aunt again- and a soon to be (ahem) step grandma, I decided to see what kind of baby carrying new moms are wearing these days. I can't believe all the fashionable baby sling options.


Grandaughter with her Uncle.
I was always afraid my baby would suffocate, but these fabrics are breathable. The water carriers are mesh. Sure wish I'd had one of those when we went to the beach!


Maya Baby Wrap Carrier for Babywearing carrying


I love the MAYA WRAP Baby Carrier it is totally me, but the hip carrier seems more sturdy for baby security. Either way, baby is cuddled and snuggled to his Mama or Papa! So, what style baby sling best fits your personality and fashion style?


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Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids: Make a Paper Bag Puppet

Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids for President's Day: Paper Bag Puppet Pattern


Jimmy Carter was the thirty-ninth (39th) President of the U.S.  A Georgia Democrat, he is known for his forward thinking on environmental issues, as an advocate for human rights, peace making, and for owning a peanut farm. Enjoy!

Here's a cute paper bag puppet craft for early elementary and preschool kids. To make the president puppet, just print, cut-out, color, and glue to a paper lunch sack. 


Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids for President's Day: Peanut Pattern
Printable Peanut for Jimmy Carter Craft
Jimmy Carter Craft for Kids Preschool Elementary Facts Paper Bag Puppet
Jimmy Carter Face for Puppet Craft


Click on the images for free printables.

Use this tie to decorate your President Puppet.


In 2002, Mr. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work "to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development". Presidents Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson were also awarded the prize.

FUN FACT: 
Jimmy Carter was the first president born in a hospital.


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First Grade Math Activity Games using Tens and Ones

First grade game for math activity center involving tens and ones counting

You can make this game activity at home, and print a free printable tens and ones chart to play it. Playing with dice makes learning tens and ones counting fun for first graders. Enjoy!



Math Activity Game Free Printable Chart Tens and Ones
Visit the link above to print these charts.
Printable Hundreds Chart for First Grade Math
Printable Hundreds Chart.










Tens and ones math activity game for first grade counting
Help your early elementary or preschooler learn 
about tens and ones with this game.


You will need  12 mini cups, 2 dice, and macaroni. 
We used Phineas and Ferb Macaroni.

Mark six of your cups with the number 10 and six with the number 1.

Take turns rolling the dice and building numbers. Child chooses which number to build. For example, the roll shown above can be played as 46 or 64.


Place the dice in the squares on the free printable playing chart. Use the Hundreds chart to help count to 64. 


Then, build the numbers in the cups. For sixty four, place 10 pieces of macaroni in six cups (60) and one macaroni in four number one cups (4).


Once cups are filled, count to find out how many tens and ones. 64 = 6 Tens, Four ones. Mark this on your playing chart. Under the appropriate heading.


For further understanding, use the free printable hundreds chart to check your work. If macaroni adds up to the number rolled score 5 points. First one to 20 points wins.



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How to make a Kitchen Stove for Kids Pretend Play from a Cardboard Box

Recycle Boxes and Bottle Caps for the Best Cardboard Play Stove Ever.


Is there anything better than cardboard box for creative play? A box is the best toy ever so we made a cardboard kitchen stove for kids pretend play. Here's a 'how to make' picture tutorial.

Cardboard Kitchen Stove Pretend How to Tutorial
Cardboard Pretend Stove with all the Recycled and Upcycled bells and whistles, ahem, knobs and handles.
How to make a pretend stove from cardboard and reused items


DAY ONE
First, measure a width of wax paper and trace onto cardboard front of your box. Nevermind, if a flap is in the way, we'll fix it later. Now cut out the window (for your oven door) and reinforce the flaps with duct tape. Tape the wax paper on the inside. You can also use plexiglass and duct tape. Get a cardboard paper towel tube and attach to top of oven door. This will become your handle. 

The difficult part is attaching the interior shelf. Get a glue gun and attach strips of cardboard to each side to serve as the ledge the shelf sits on. Make them 2-3 pieces of wide, glue together, and attach face side to the right and left walls of oven. Cut shelf to fit. I used flaps from another box. Now it will slide in and sit atop your pieces of cardboard. I also added "legs" for extra play durability. (The cat likes to climb in and sleep on our shelf!)

Now tape up the bottom and back side flaps of the box. Leave the top box flap up to serve a the area for a clock and knobs. See the photo above, I also added a flap from another box to hold this flap upright, otherwise it likes to fall closed. You are tired and worn out from all of the cutting, taping, and thinking. Sleep on it and save the rest for day two.

DAY TWO
See picture below. Now, trace the fast food cup holders on the top of your box. You may have room for four burners. Cut the hole about 1/2" smaller than the tracing. I used duct tape to attach the burners, but I encourage you to use hot glue and reinforce with tape... BUT NOT YET.

First, cover the sides and the door with some leftover wrapping paper. I used a glue stick on the box and secured the edges with tape. Then, cover your cardboard tube with foil. Cover your stove top with foil. Yes, the whole top. Poke a hole in the center of each opening and cut a small "x". You will have a slit opening with triangles. Fold the triangles in and tape on the underside to the "stove top". Now you can attach your fast food "burners". Tip: I cut the foil about 3" more than what I needed to cover the top of the stove and neatly folded it down forming a chrome edge. 

Go take a break; it will look better after you've had some time away from it.

When you return, attach your knobs (soda and milk lids glued together) and your clock front (Numbers printed off from a Word Document). Let these dry for at least 15 minutes. Remind the kids not to really turn the knobs these are the push to start variety :) We lost one on the first play!

Now, call the kids! It's time for a session of creative play. We save the little french fry containers, small cereal boxes, and juice containers to pretend.

And... the Mommy you are awesome hugs and rewards are worth the frustration :)  


upcycle cardboard boxes to pretend play kitchen stove
Make a cardboard kitchen stove.

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What She's Wearing (Kid Creations) Homemade Ninja Spy Costume?

What She's Wearing is dirty clothes off the floor (scroll to see the horror), her own homemade Ninja Spy Costume with snow boots, a little brown marker on her hands and face, and a dangling spy badge of some sort. Again, I'm just a victim. I was minding my own business trying to go to sleep when this spy girl popped into my room. "I'm gonna throw Ninja stars at Jake." Ninja Stars? "Yep, see this glow-in-the-dark star that fell off his ceiling? It's perfect. Shh... I have to sneak up on him." Okay, goodnight.

Homemade Ninja Costume
Ninja mask, somehow very disturbing.
homemade ninja spy costume what she's wearing
Ninja pose.

Hey, but look at those mad fine motor skills. She cut those eye holes out all by herself! She also sized the mask to fit her head without help from anyone else. Fashion model? Print model? Fashion Designer? Ooh, I'd love it if she turned out to be a costume designer someday!

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How to Make a Crock Pot Loaf of Bread Recipe

Want to know how to make easy bread in your slow cooker or crockpot? 

Do you have a fancy bread machine stored in a closet or taking up space in a cabinet? Simplify by making a crockpot loaf of bread with this easy, tried and true recipe for slow cookers that we found a Busy Mom's Menu Plan. I've been dying to try one, but just reading most recipes takes 20 minutes! We made this on a Sunday. It's a relaxing activity to do with kids and you can teach about the science of yeast. Enjoy!

How to make a Crock Pot Loaf of bread with free printable image
This isn't a crock pot loaf of bread; it's fake French Bread for Creative Play. You are welcome to print and use the loaf of bread above as clipart.
How to make bread in the crockpot or slow cooker.
How to make bread in the crockpot or slow cooker.






Crock Pot Loaf of Bread Recipe

  • Make an easy bread dough like this one from Busy Mom's Menu Plan.
  • Let rise for 1 hour.
  • Spray crock pot with non-stick spray.
  • Place bread dough in pot. Put lid on the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 1 1/2 hours.  
  • Bread is ready when the crust is golden brown 
  • Slice open the top and add butter.
  • Serve with jams, jellies, or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread.
Tip: Make sure your yeast is not too old. Our bread didn't rise much. Our yeast had been in the cabinet for years.

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Barack Obama Paper Bag Puppet: Hey When is President's Day Anyway?

When is President's Day? 

In the United States President's Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in February. We combine the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington into one special day. Here's an easy craft for President's Day or Black History Month. A Barack Obama Paper Craft for kids. Enjoy!



Barack Obama Craft for Kids Paperbag Puppet President's Day


GET Printable Obama Puppet (Face).


Barack Obama Craft for Kids Paperbag Puppet President's Day: Tie Template


Click here to print tie for Barack Obama Craft


Mayhem is a huge fan of Barack Obama so when tasked with the assignment to make a "worker" puppet for  Social Studies class she said, "Barack is a worker for America." Thus, the paper bag puppet below. In one hand he has a microphone for giving speeches (she loves to watch). In the other hand, he has a ring for his wife, Michelle Obama, because "they are married together". 


Barack Obama Craft for kids preschool - Black History Month
Barack Obama Craft for preschool kids.


Barack Obama Paper Bag Puppet for President's Day
Make a President Obama Puppet in honor of President's Day.
This one inspired the printable .

So, when I was a kid in elementary school I remember the big election doings of Jimmy Carter. He was my favorite President for years. A real life cartoon character with peanuts and Billy too boot. Shh... I guess he still is today, but don't tell any political analyst or anyone like that. I love all of the humanitarian work he does, his sense of humor, his forward thinking on going GREEN, and his smile. Hmm... I think I see a pattern here.

Who is your favorite President? Remember a particular election?  Now, if you will pardon me for rushing off... I've got to go make a Jimmy Carter paper bag puppet.


It's so cool to see your projects across the web! I love how the Paper and Glue blog turned our Obama printable into a stick puppet.


Penguin Printable Coloring Pages Letter P Winter Theme

Here are two winter theme penguin printable coloring pages

Winter fun with cute baby penguin skating and silly penguin teaching the letter P. "P is for penguin". Search the tabs for free printable coloring pages and more penguin pictures and clipart. Enjoy!


Silly Penguin printable coloring pages Letter P winter theme
Silly Penguin Letter Recognition "P".
Right Click to save to computer or click here
for printable penguin letter "P"


Baby Penguin Printable Coloring Pages Winter Theme Skating
Skating anyone? Penguins love to play.
Right Click to save to computer or click here for:
printable baby penguin coloring sheet.
























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Saint Patrick's Day Math Game The Stingy Leprechaun Counting Money

Stingy Leprechaun the Perfect Saint Patrick's Day Math Game. 

This stingy leprechaun wants to keep his money while you learn to count it. This first to third grade St. Patrick's Day math activity is for children of all ages. Learn the basics of counting money. Printable templates included. We played this math game for counting money with our first and third graders and the third grader loved it. Of course, he was in it to win. Enjoy!

Saint Patrick's Day Game The Stingy Leprechaun Homeschool Counting Money
Stingy little leprechaun wants to keep his coins.

How to play:  Roll the dice and take that number of coins or dollar bills. You want to trade up to a $20 dollar bill to win. To open Stingy's arms and get the money you must roll the magic number a two (2) or four (4). Once you've opened his arms roll again. This number reveals the amount of money you can take from the pot. But wait, there's more! For complete printable instructions click here.


Right click to save to your computer or click here for 
free printable template pdf.

Right click to save to your computer 
or click here for free printable template pdf.

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Donate your car for Kids? Teach Philanthropy and Giving

Did you know you can donate your car for kids? 

Begin to teach your children about philanthropy at an early age to build a lifetime of giving. Donate your car for kids. Enjoy!

We give tons of things to Goodwill every year. You probably already know you can donate your vehicle to Goodwill and get a tax credit (write-off), but I bet you didn't know lots of other organizations are hungry for that old car too. It doesn't have to run. They can sell it for scrap where it will get recycled. Scrap Metal is a hot commodity so the charity can get a significant financial donation from your old car- probably more than most of us could give otherwise.



Donate your car for Kids to Charity Teach Philanthrophy
Gotta an old, race car? Maybe a crashed up derby car?
Yeah, they'll take it off your hands at no cost to you. 

Here are the 3 reputable charities where you can DONATE YOUR CAR FOR KIDS (to Charity):

Unicef - Donate your car for kids
Your car donation makes a personal difference from birthing kits 

to help women have safe deliveries, to delivering vaccines to 

children worldwide, to portable School-in-a-Box kits to make 

classes possible almost anywhere.


Donate your vehicle to Make-A-Wish® Wheels for Wishes

They even pick your vehicle up for you! Proceeds from the sale of your vehicle donation benefit your local Make-A-Wish® and help grant wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

The Ronald McDonald House Vehicle Donations

Donate a vehicle you're not using, and the One Car One Difference® program will auction your donation vehicle for cash for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Supporting more than four million families a year, RMHC and its local Chapters ensure families have the stability and resources to keep their child healthy and happy.

There are many other organizations in your local community anxious for your donation. I help fund raise for Santa's Elves of Indy. Every Christmas we collect toys and clothing for children in need. If you are in Indiana, visit the Santa's Elves Facebook page and comment or leave a message. We'll make arrangements to pick up your old, abandoned vehicle. No need to wait, we accept donations year around.

Donating to most of these organizations is a tax deduction, but be sure to check with your tax preparer.

What are you waiting for a child somewhere needs Bessie, it's time to let her go!


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Free Valentines Coloring Page Printable Snowman

Free Printable Valentines Coloring Page for Little Ones. 

It's Valentine's Day, a great holiday for kids to learn about giving! Here's a cute little snowman valentine coloring page, but don't love him too much- he might melt. Enjoy!


Snowman Free Printable Valentines Coloring Pages
Happy Heart Day!  
Don't warm his heart too much or he'll melt.

Click here for: Free Printable PDF Snowman Valentine Coloring Sheet


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