Things to Write Home About – 6/6/10

by Tara Ziegmont

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Here are some gems I discovered found in my feed reader today:

Erica at Confessions of a Home Schooler posted a clothes pin game to review numbers and letters
I love summer lists. I think we’re going to make one this year. Kimba from A Soft Place to Land shared hers, as well as her inspiration from Meg at Whatever.
Carisa at 1+1+1=1 posted a pom-pom numbers activity
Frugal Dad posted 10 Father’s Day gift ideas under $50 and Kyle at Almost Frugal posted 4 ways to have a frugal Father’s Day (with loads of coupon codes if you’re going to buy a gift)
Amanda at Impress Your Kids posted quick and easy outdoor games
I love Amy from Teach Mama’s ongoing column at 5 minutes for mom. This week, she gave suggestions to help your kids love writing (especially writing their names).

Heidi at My Paper Crane posted a printable cheat sheet to remember which foods to buy organic
Amanda at Impress Your Kids posted an introduction to muffin tin lunches
Jenn at Just Jenn Recipes posted a rainbow snack tray for kids
Nicole at Baking Bites posted black and white brownie bars
Heather from Not a DIY Life posted homemade hamburger and hot dog buns at On Pans and Kneadles
Amy at Simply Sugar and Gluten free posted cinnamon roasted nuts at Good (&Cheap) Eats

Jenny at DIY Newlyweds posted a homemade upside down planter
Sunny at Life in Rehab posted a cinderblock wall planter
Marisa at Backyard Farming posted an in-depth tutorial for starting seeds for the garden
Marcy guest posted at Home Ever After with a list of 10 frugal garden and landscape tips

I adore these fairy gardens from Pink and Green Mama and her inspiration at That Artist Woman
Max and Ellie posted an adorable hearts and handprints project
Christy at From Glitter to Gumdrops posted a wonderful dinosaur egg soap project
Tanya at Trey and Lucy posted a handkerchief dress tutorial
Sabra at Sew a Straight Line posted a tagged star project for babies
Summer at Swanky Pear posted a towel wrap tutorial