FREE Printable Valentines

If you are looking for the perfect Valentine card for your little one and everything is picked over at Target, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens, try this!  I found it on Dealwisemommy.net who found it here, here, and here.

There are also free Muppet, Zhu Zhu, My Little Pony, Tinker Bell, Cars, Phineas & Ferb, Mickey Mouse and many other printables. 

Hurry!  Time there still is!  (Yoda speak for those who don't know.)

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It's Super Bowl Sunday!

What's on the menu for your Super Bowl party?  If you're short on a few ideas, here is a recipe I thought was super cute for your little tacklers. 

Mini Corn Dogs - RacheaelRaymag.com

14 ounce package mini hot dogs

1 cup pancake mix

1 egg

Vegetable oil

Directions

Slide each dog lengthwise onto 6-inch wooden skewer. Combine pancake mix, egg and 1/2 cup water. Pour oil into large saucepan to 1 1/2-inch depth; heat to 350 degrees . Dip dogs in batter, then in oil until golden, 30 seconds.

What game is complete without pom poms?  As a former cheerleader, and future cheer coach, here is a cute pom pom craft for the little ones I found on ParentMap.com.

Pom-Poms

Cut 12” strips of streamers or ribbons and staple them together at one end. Wrap the stapled end with duct or masking tape to protect little hands and create a handle. Leave as is, or attach to a paint stick (available free at the paint counter of any home improvement store.) Kids can mix and match colors and make a few extras for the adults. One note of caution -- the color in crepe paper streamers runs if it gets wet, use the metallic ones if you are worried about spills. 

More ideas here.

 Check back later for additional ideas. Go Giants!

What are your plans for Super Bowl Sunday?



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Calling All Crafty Kids

Get your creative juices flowing and head on over to one of the crafty events listed below.  Aside from the Village of Valley Stream craft classes, everything is free!  Home Depot and Michael's classes take place on the regular so pay a visit to each website and mark your calendar for February as well.  Plenty to do this weekend!  More to come.


Recreation Department Woodworking/Craft Classes Begin
January 7 - February 25
Click here for registration info

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Home Depot (First Saturday of each month)
Make a Savings Shed
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Just show up!
Cost: Free
Click here for details

Michael's
Make a Yarn Backpack Buddy
Ages: 3+
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Click here to see other events

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Arts & Crafts and Woodworking Classes Available

While the weather is delightful, take the time and register your child in the Inc. Village of Valley Stream Recreation Department Winter Arts & Crafts and Woodworking program.  Registration is limited to Valley Stream & CHD residents only and available at Fireman's  Field Clubhouse located at 120 Albermarle Avenue.  For further information, please call (516) 872-6003.

Winter Arts & Crafts
Saturdays: January 7 - February 25
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Classes take place at Barrett Park
Children ages 5 - 10 years old
Cost: $55.00 (check or exact cash only please)

Courtesy of Plioz.com

Woodworking
Saturdays: January 7 - February 25
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Where: Classes take place at Barrett Park
Children ages 7 - 12 years old
Cost: $55.00 (check or exact cash only please)


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Paper Bag Reindeer Holiday Craft

As the kids become fidgety with the anticipation of a visit from the big guy in the red suit, try passing the time with a holiday craft.  I found this cute idea on Kaboose complete with directions below.

What you'll need:

• Brown paper lunch bag
• Medium black pom-pom
• White craft glue
• Construction paper: black, white and tan/brown
• 4 jungle bells
• Scissors
• Red plastic milk jug lid
• Glue stick
• Gold paint pen
• Pattern

Click here for complete instructions


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Martha Stewart's Pom-Tom Decoration



Courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

While visiting MarthaStewart.com, I found this adorable little table setting fit for any children's table.  I'm not sure who has time for this with just a few days before Thanksgiving, but it looks like loads of fun to create.  Enjoy!

You will need the following materials to get started:

Tools and Materials
Pom-Pom maker kit*
Red, brown, gray, yellow, and white wool yarn
Small scissors
Red and brown waxed twine
Yarn needle
Black embroidery floss
Medium-size sewing needle
Disappearing-ink pen for fabric
Black, red, white, brown, and gold wool felt
Hot-glue gun
Black pipe cleaners

Click here for additional directions.

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