Parenting Corner

My little one got a subscription to "Disney's Princess Magazine" for her birthday.  Not exactly my favorite magazine, but she loves it!  Each issue comes with a few stories & some crafts & activities.

Last weekend, the girls made "Pretty Cupcakes" from their October 2009 issue.  Cute, huh?

Pottery Barn Kids is having a special event this weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 10 am to 12 pm at participating stores.  Go to PBK to visit with your favorite Star Wars characters and to see some of PBK's new Star Wars merchandise.

You will also have a chance to enter a raffle to win the Star Wars the Clone Wars:  Republic Heroes Wii game.  Nice!

Love this geeky newbie onesie.

Oh, how cute is that?

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Have you ever been christened by a baby boy when changing his diaper?  Well, this adorable  Pee-pee Teepee is for you!  A great way for you to stay dry.  How cute!

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Today, my littlest one goes off to Kindergarten.  We are so excited! 

I found another great back-to-school cupcake recipe on FamilyFun.com. 

This is the Mini Book Cupcake, made of white frosting, black gel, a Fig Newton, a small Hershey Bar square or Candy Blox, green fruit leather, and a red Runts candy.  Oh, how cute!

Today is the first day of school for my daughter.  The summer has just flown by!

I love these Blackboard cupcakes for back-to-school time from FamilyFun.com.  You can make them out of cupcakes, yellow/green/white frosting, red m&ms, white Good & Plenty candies, and chocolate-covered graham crackers.  How fun!

My daughter just received the cutest gift ever--the Tiny Tote Lion by Stephen Joseph Gifts.

It's a fold-up nylon tote bag.  The bag folds up and fits inside the lion.  I love it--compact, earth-friendly and adorable!

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Our wonderful babysitter came over the other night and made these beautiful dancing daisy candy lollipops with our girls.  How cute!  How fun!  We're so sad that she's now gone and left for college.  :(

Wilton has everything you need to make these lovely candy lollipops--a lollipop mold, candy melts, and lollipop sticks. 

First, pour the melted candy into the lollipop mold, then put the sticks in, then refrigerate.  So easy!  You can even wrap them in lollipop bags and tie them with ribbon to make them into extra special gifts for friends.

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 Real Simple is partnering with Pottery Barn Kids to provide a one-hour decorating class on Saturday, August 22 at 10 am at participating stores.

The theme is Back-to-School the Real Simple Way. Real Simple will be sharing tips on creating a child's study space, getting organized for school, and creating easy, yummy snacks & meals.

Attendees will receive a 10% discount on products featured and a back-to-school guide with checklists & recipes. Space is limited, so RSVP today! Visit their store locator to find a store near you.