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Friday, August 2, 2013 11:12:58 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled 5 Little Monkeys:
Carrie said, "Max and I were counting his animals and grouping them into piles. And we discovered that he has 5 stuffed monkeys (including a finger puppet). So we got them all on the bed and sang the 5 Little Monkeys Song.Throwing them off, one at a time was..." more
Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:46:45 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Homemade, Edible Play Dough:
Carrie said, "Max and I wanted to make play dough. Well, I wanted to make play dough. So I did and it was awesome.This stuff is just as good, if not better, than the kind you buy. I originally got the recipe from Family Sponge but I changed it a teeny tiny..." more
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:06:42 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Water Balloons!:
Carrie said, "We needed a little colour and pizzazz yesterday...So we made water balloons.Just filled up some regular balloons with water and they were perfect for throwing, bouncing, rolling, bobbing - they even withstood a little biting!The trick was to leave..." more
Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:32:42 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled okay granola bars.:
Carrie said, "Max LOVES granola bars.I thought I'd make him some - healthy, homemade, delicious, kid-friendly granola bars. YUM!So... this is what I did:MIX2 cups of uncooked quick oats1/3 cup of brown sugar1 cup whole wheat flour3/4 cup raisins (though they were..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:26:08 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Play Differently!:
Carrie said, "This might be obvious, but if your toys are looking a little blah, put some life back into them by changing the scenery. You don't need new toys at all...The best way to fall in love with your them all over again? Take them outside! ..." more
Thursday, July 4, 2013 1:47:59 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Puppets!!:
Carrie said, "PUPPETS! Need I say more?SO much fun... If you don't own any puppets, they're super easy to make. Use old socks, paper bags, clothes pins. Get creative!Then you can play for hours. Write stories for your puppet to act out, or just take your puppet..." more
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:21:51 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Making Music:
Carrie said, "Kids love music. We do a lot of singing and dancing, clapping and just generally making a lot of sounds.A favourite thing to do though? Play musical instruments.We're lucky enough to have a keyboard that I can pull Max right up to in his high chair...." more
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:31:22 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Quote of the Day:
Carrie said, "From My Modern MetBuy Prints at Tang Yau Hoong"
Monday, March 11, 2013 11:42:08 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled How to Keep Baby Busy:
Carrie said, "Here is a great video on how to keep your little friends entertained all day! Thanks Jen Warman, from the YummyMommyClub!"
Monday, March 4, 2013 3:36:18 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Eyes! Nose! Mouth! Cheek!:
Carrie said, "Discovered a fun game with my 7 month old son, yesterday...Cover your face with your hands, then separate your fingers to reveal a part of your face, while you say what it's name is.It's fun to move the part too if you can (puff out your cheek or..." more
Monday, March 4, 2013 3:36:18 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled SORRY!:
Carrie said, "Okay!I feel like I owe you all an apology... or at the very least, an explanation.Yes. I've been AWOL for the last year. Oops.No. I didn't fall off the planet, or jump, or LEAP :)I had a baby!Max is now the star of my life and he gets 99% of my..." more
Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:17:05 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Eeny Meeny Teeny Animals:
Carrie said, "These are just TOO cute not to share. Suami on Etsy :)A very mini version of Stu, my Mini Whale.Hootie, is that you?!OH I just can't get enough!!"
Monday, March 5, 2012 11:30:18 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled St. Patrick's Day Treat Bags!:
Carrie said, "Stumbled on this idea the other day on Pintrest. I LOVE it :) Thanks, Our Best Bites!"
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 10:27:17 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Bring your Drawings to Life!:
Carrie said, "Do you like to colour pictures of monsters, people, animals and crazy other things that no one has even thought of before?!What if someone could bring your pictures to life?Well, that's what Child's Own Studio does. Send in your pictures and they..." more
Sunday, February 12, 2012 10:01:24 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled mmmm! An Easy Valentine's Treat for Kids:
Carrie said, "One of my favourite treats is the Rice Krispie Square. It also happens to be one of the easiest things to make! So today I'm showing you how to make your own Valentine's Day Rice Krispies! (The recipe is on the cereal box.)Put a bag of marshmallows..." more
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:55:19 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Final Episode of Carrie's Clusters:
Carrie said, "Buy your copy of duck... duck... moose! here!If you watch the video above, the last poem is about Wishies! They are the stars that we wish on in the sky, and now you can have your very own, made by me! This is a picture of my bunny, Harry, holding..." more
Thursday, February 2, 2012 11:51:30 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Easy Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids:
Carrie said, "Share the Love!! Click the links below each picture to see how to make the crafts! They're all pretty easy :) Valentine's Book Marks from Lu Bird Baby(for this one you'll need a heart hole punch).On-a-Roll Scroll @ Family FunValentine's Day Hat..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 2:07:09 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Let's Colour!:
Carrie said, "Image from: The Design TreeI Love Colouring. I always have.It's relaxing but fun, and you're making something beautiful for your fridge or walls or for a gift!So grab your crayons, markers, pencil crayons or anything else you use to colour with, and..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:35:09 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled XOXO:
Carrie said, "Image from Debbie's BlogI'm back to blogging and I am welcoming 2012 with an age-old question:Are the Xs the hugs, or the kisses?I have never questioned that they are, indeed the hugs. For 2 reasons:1. Xs always come first, and you say "hugs"..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:35:09 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled What to do with leftover Candy Canes!:
Carrie said, "Candy Cane Hearts!From Cute Food for KidsA Valentine's Day Candy Cane Card!From Family FunWhite Chocolate and Peppermint Popcorn!From Ski p to my LouOr you can just make more Peppermint Hot Chocolate! Or dip them in melted..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:35:09 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Nidhi Chanani:
Carrie said, "I found a new artist on Etsy, who I just LOVE!Nidhi (rhymes with Kitty) Chanani is based out of San Francisco and she creates the most whimsical and fun, quirky and sweet artwork. (I found it hard to just a few prints to show you).So check her..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:35:09 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Rock, Paper, Scissors? Or... Ninja, Cowboy, Bear!:
Carrie said, "Image from Apps for FacebookImage from vimeoWe all know the good old game Rock, Paper, Scissors.But now there's a WAY more fun version - Ninja, Cowboy, Bear*!!I learned about it over the Christmas break and I will never go back. I mean, common!..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:35:09 AM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Carrie's Clusters - Episode 9!!:
Carrie said, "I don't know if you know this, but I'm a children's poet and I have 2 books out! So I've been reading through my newer one, duck... duck... moose! 5 poems at a time. (That's what the clusters are). So I hope you like them and then share them with..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 6:31:39 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled My Christmas Elf:
Carrie said, "My Christmas ElfTwinkle lights and stockings too,Snow and cookies… Santa’s due!He’ll be here soon with lots of toysFor all us good little girls and boys. How does he know, who is who?Where we live and what we do?The Christmas Elves, sent from..." more
Monday, September 9, 2013 3:13:24 PM
Carrie Heyes wrote a blog post titled Loop the Loop:
Carrie said, "I thought I should put it down in writing, here:I'm not going to blog anymore.Please. No tears.I've realized in my search for fun things to do with my son, that there are a lot of great Mommy blogs out there, doing a much better job at it than I am...." more