Its poll time!

Please go to Utbts for her latest poll on Language Development. She always comes up with interesting research on child development and I cant wait to know the results this time. Go here - http://utbtkids.com/2010/02/23/time-for-the-next-poll/

And to Shrutis for the February Artsy craftsy challenge. The voting is open at http://mindfull-meanderings.blogspot.com/2010/02/vote-now.html

Thank you.

Valentines Day Crafts.

My daughters music class teacher did a fun craft today and I thought I ll share it here. Even though I ve visited the DLTK craft site so many times for inspiration, I ve never printed their ready made templates before. Today I was searching for the template the music teacher had used and found many more cute ideas. For some fun heart shaped animal crafts, go here - http://www.dltk-holidays.com/valentines/crafts-animals.htm

For the heart shaped mouse template and many more cute ones, go here - http://www.first-school.ws/theme/animals/crafts/heart-shape.htm The penguin card is very cute too. Thats the one Im planning to make with my older daughter today. Since all she has to do is cut out the shapes and then glue them looking at the picture, it should be easy. Also less work for me! :)

Or if you are immensely talented like Smitha, you can make a Valentine Pizza or bake wonderful cookies or make fruit lollies or even a heart shaped fried egg. :) Me? I ll stick to the ready made craft templates thankyouverymuch and may be ask the husband to get inspired by her blog! ;)

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Let Love rule! :)

Blog Contest - Artsy Craftsy Challenge.

Shruti at http://mindfull-meanderings.blogspot.com/ organized a fantastic artsy-craftsy challenge. Im sorry Im too late in announcing the contest but take a look at the all the entires here - http://mindfull-meanderings.blogspot.com/2010/01/artsy-craftsy-jan2010.html All of them are mind blowingly good and one can get loads of idea to keep the little fingers busy! :) Please vote for the entry you like best. The voting ends on 28th Jan.

Way to go, Shruti. Hope there are more contests coming up.

Valentine's Day Craft Ideas.

Mommies don't seem to be too enthusiastic about kids craft idea for Valentines this year. While surfing the net for ideas, I found some which are doable without a trip to the craft store and are easy peasy too!

My favorite is this Valentine butterfly.

More ideas here and here.

Our very own Tharini has two craft ideas as well - Valentine hearts and Button up for Valentines.

Do leave a comment if there are more interesting ideas in your kitty. Wishing everyone a lovely Valentines day! :)