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Great Tip Award! - Word of the Year 2007-10-01 10:10:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
Tip Award
' to Michelle, Kristi, and Lisa for 'Word of the Year'. Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2008?one little word. Michelle encouraged us to take the challenge by Alli Edwards:"A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow. I want to introduce you to the idea that a single word can be a catalyst for enriching your life as well as your scrapbook layouts.Last year I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January - a word that I can focus on, mediate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. Last year my word was something I wanted to bring into my life in a more tangible way. My word was play."I first saw this wonderful idea on Kristi's post when she chose Stretch as her word for 2007. I felt like this was such a positive and simple way to create what we want for oursel
Great Tip Award! - Birthday Game 2007-09-27 10:08:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
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' to Lindsey over at 5 Minutes You'll Never Get Back for her Totally Tiffani Board Game!I was so inspired by this game that I made a Julie Rocks game for a birthday party I hosted. I learned more about Julie while making this game than I had the entire 2 years I've known her. It was a huge hit at the party and made the party focus more around the birthday girl rather than veer off into casual conversation.You can learn how to make this game at Executive Homemaker and find free instructions, questions, and more pictures!Again, I want to thank Lindsey for this amazing game and for giving me another fun birthday idea! Read more:Birthday
Christmas Card File 2007-09-26 08:33:00 (Front)This is not only a great way to organize your cards, letters and photos, but with this binder you'll have your own scrapbook of family and friends.(Inside)Over the years you'll love seeing how these families grow and change. It will also help you keep up with what's happening in their lives.ExecutiveHomemaker.com has the step-by-step instructions on how to make this Christmas
Card File.
Christmas Planner 2007-09-24 19:06:00 Use this planner to help organize the entire Christmas
season, from gift ideas, to parties, to decorating, and even remembering favorite memories. This planner will help you reduce the stress this holiday season.You can print out all of these worksheets and more on ExecutiveHomemaker.com. The entire Christmas Planner includes: Party Planner - Organize December birthdays, Family Picture, Parties, and gifts to have on hand. Family Gift Planner - Keep track of gift ideas for each person in your family year round. Extended Family Planner - This worksheet will help you make gift giving to your extended family easy! Friend Gift Planner - Keep track of the smaller details like: Goody plates, Teacher gifts, and Emergency gifts. Memory Planner - Quickly keep record of the wonderful memories you had with your family this holiday season.
Great Tip Award! - Magnetic Boards 2007-09-23 16:00:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
Tip Award
' to Patricia over at Je t'aime for her magnetic board.Patricia has many great project ideas in this post but I was most impressed with her version of the magnetic board. The Christmas Season is coming up and this would make an excellent gift as well as being beautiful and functional.TipJunkie.com is also proud to present a 'Great Tip Award' to Katri over at Sweet Little Somethings for her magnetic board.There are so many ways to decorate and use this great idea. Here's Katri's version, she made one for each of her boys for their room.Again, I want to thank Patricia and Katri for their inspiration and for sharing their amazing magnetic board creations.
DIY: Gravestones 2007-09-21 10:02:00 Make these creepy grave stones with cardboard and gray and white paint. Decorate your yard for a party or just to be festive.For a party: Write on each grave stone "Here Lies (name of child)" for each guest. Let them take home their grave stone as a party favor. You can learn more on ExecutiveHomemaker.com.
Submitted Tip by Stephanie 2007-09-20 00:45:00 I want to thank Stephanie
over at Hair Today for submitting her tip on Organizing Little Girl Hair Accessories. This is truly inspiring and easy to keep up!Stephanie purchased an over-the-door shoe holder from Wally's (the cheap one, it is the only one that is see through) and then separated the accessories by color. She then used two baggies, one for the clips and one for the ribbons. Depending on what she's doing with hair that day, she just pulls out the proper baggies and it makes putting them away easier as well.Elastics posed another problem. Stephanie hated rummaging through a huge tote of elastics. Buy them pre-sorted and then put them into a sectioned tackle box did the trick.I want to thank Stephanie for submitting her tip on organizing little girl hair accessories! What a great idea! You can also check out her Hair Blog for pictures of fun hair do's.
Submitted Tip from Ria 2007-09-19 19:27:00 I want to thank Ria at Kids Birthday Party Ideas for submitting this Dory and Nemo birthday party. You can read her entire post here.Ria had a Fish School party and planned all the games and activities just like they do at school, except this was fish school with:Story time (we read Finding Nemo)Snack time (Nemo cake)Arts and crafts (Nemo and Dory coloring pages) We carried the theme through by piping in some nautical tunes like Ralph Covert’s Bottom of the Sea (one of her favorite songs) and Under the Sea from The Little MermaidThanks again, Ria, for submitting this birthday party idea.
Great Tip Award! - Seasonal Center Pieces 2007-09-17 16:45:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
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' to Katrina over at Room with Pretty Things for her Formal Table Seasonal Displays.Katrina decorates her formal dining room table according to the season. It's like nothing I've ever seen before! It's so beautiful and every arrangement is unique, warm, and colorful. I feel like she should show it to the world. So pass on the beauty and enjoy!Fall DisplaySummer DisplayAgain, I want to thank Katrina for her inspiration and for sharing her beautiful center pieces. We can't wait to see Christmas & Spring! Read more:Center
Animal Day 2007-09-16 22:30:00 Plan an Animal
Day as a Babysitter Activity, Play Date Activity Day, or just for fun at home.Animal Day Agenda9:00 Color Pictures of Animals9:10 Play in Playroom with Zoo & Barn9:20 Search for Animals (hide ‘n seek)9:35 Fishing Around Game9:45 Read Books10:00 Snack10:15 Ride Bikes & Jeep Outside10:50 Play with Puppies (groom them) *Pretend to feed and take care of them.11:00 Play Lego's 11:20 Play Lucky Ducks11:35: Play Hide ‘n Seek or Tag (explain rules)11:45: Movie (only once please)12:15 Toys12:30 Lunch (Peanut Butter Sandwiches, grapes, pretzels)12:45 Clean-up OTHER ACTIVITIESHide ‘n seekRing around the rosyPlay with toysGames in closetJeep/Bikes in front yardSprinkler in back yardYou can print out this agenda for Animal Day out on ExecutiveHomemaker.com for free!
Great Tip Award - Blessings Jar 2007-09-15 09:48:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
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' to Tabetha over at Reminisce Heirlooms for her Blessings
Jar.I found this to be such an inspiring and sentimental gift idea. If you're looking for a gift that has a lot of meaning and purpose, this is it!For Tabetha's kiddo's first birthday she asked her family to bring an index card (that she mailed in the invitation) with one wish for his life. She is making him a wish box to give him later in life. She will add wishes every year on his birthday.You can use the idea of a Blessing Jar for a Friendship jar, Baby jar, and Wedding jars. In her post, she challenges everyone to count your blessings and embrace them!I want to thank Tabetha for her inspiration and her thoughtful gift idea! You can find out how to purchase the Blessing Jar and her other amazing jewelry here.
Rockin' Girl Blogger 2007-09-13 20:14:00 Lisa gave me the 'Rockin' Girl Blogger
' award. Thanks so much! It's always so validating when someone you admire acknowledges you in this way. I have been doing a lot of 'blog jogging' lately trying to branch out and get to know some new bloggers. I'm constantly impressed by the amount of talent you guys have!I would like to give the award to...1. Tricia over at Oh So Crafty. I just recently found her blog and her ideas are so creative and amazing. Her blog will not disappoint.2. Kim over at Creative Blogs. She referred me over to Tricia's blog. Kim spotlights other bloggers who have inspired her. You'll find a wealth tips and inspiration on her blog.3. Katrina over at Room with Pretty Things. She's an an amazing decorator and seamstress. I'm anxiously awaiting pics of her home and decor projects. She just started blogging but has so much to share to our little world.4. Marie over at Make and Takes. I really like her "how-to" complete with step by step pictures. She speciali
Great Tip Award - ME Pages 2007-09-12 09:54:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
Tip Award
' to Bethany over at Documenting Us for her ME Pages
!I was trying to find a picture of me on my birthday and had to go back to 2002 to find one! I then remembered Bethany's idea of not only scrapbooking her kiddo but herself as well. I was so inspired and touched that she would give her little one such a wonderful gift of capturing herself and her spirit in such a permanent way. I want to thank Bethany for her inspiration and her great tip! You can read more about her pages here.
Star Wars Birthday Party 2007-09-09 19:48:00 Last year I threw a Jedi Academy BirthdayParty
for my son. I've uploaded everything onto ExecutiveHomemaker.com so you can use it easily! I made their uniforms out of brown felt and rope. Here's an awesome Jedi Academy (Star Wars
) Birthday Party
Invitation. You can print out an example at ExecutiveHomemaker.com. We played several games. Here are some suggestions:Jedi Training CourseDecorate Pod Racers and then race themLight Saber TrainingClone WarsPin the Saber on YodaAsteroid HuntSave Princess LeiaGungan Water Balloon FightDefeat the Death StarDestroy the Death StarRelease Han SoloThermal Detonator PassCertificates of Jedi CompletionYou can get instructions for these games here.The food was Light vs. Dark:Dark Food on Red tablecloth with Sith poster. Light food on Lt. Blue tablecloth with Jedi Poster.Anakin's Mechanical Hands: popcorn stuffed into plastic (onetime use gloves) and ice cream cups (chocolate for Dark side and vanilla for the light side). Darth Malts: red Hawaiian pu
Play Time! Newborns 2007-09-06 08:14:00 Play Time! Newborns (Birth to 6 Months)Try playing some of the little games to help simulate and teach your newborn. There are lot more games, print out these and many more for free at ExecutiveHomemaker.com.Dancing RattleHow to play: Gently bounce a colorful rattle back and forth across your baby’s field of vision.What it teaches: Tracking and visual acuity. Babies can focus on a moving object when they are only a few weeks old. By two months, they may follow it with their eyes. By three months, they’ll wave their fists to try to touch the item. And at the ripe old age of four months, they may be ready to grasp and shake the rattle all by themselves. This activity encourages all of these efforts. Note: If your little one averts her eyes during this game, she’s had enough stimulation for now. Try again later. This Little PiggyHow to play: Not much has changed here, and most parents know the toe-tweaking and sing-song verse by heart: “This little piggy went to market, this The
Great Tip Award - Cookie Sheet Advent 2007-09-05 11:46:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
Tip Award
' to Shirley over at Standing on the Edge for her Cookie
Sheet Advent
Calendar!I think that not only is it beautifully festive and functional, it would make such a wonderful gift. It also has the flexibility to be put almost anywhere in the house instead of just on the refrigerator.You can print out the instructions from ExecutiveHomemaker.com. Again, I want to thank Shirley for letting us feature her Cookie Sheet Advent Calendar.
Halloween Phantom 2007-09-04 08:33:00 Leave this note on the door with a plate of Halloween
goodies. Print Phantom
Version 1 on Orange paper. You can quickly print out both of these poems at ExecutiveHomemaker.com.Halloween Phantom (Version 1)The phantom haunts you happily from now through Halloween.And was delivered by a friend who (hopefully) was not seen.The spirit of the neighborhood has come to wish you well.Someone, somewhere selected you to receive this happy spell.You must display the phantom on your door so all can spy.That you're already haunted by this happy little guy.Now, fix 3 sacks with goodies like the ones given to you.Ring someone’s bell and leave a treat and make them happy too!Halloween Phantom (2nd Version)The phantom ghost has come to townTo leave some goodies... I see you’ve found.If you wish to make this a happier fall...Continue this greeting, this phantom call.First, post this phantom where it can be seenand leave it there until Halloween.This will scare other phantoms who may visit —Be sur
The Love Story 2007-08-30 09:59:00 Instead of the traditional bridal shower games, try making a video of the groom and find out how much the bride and her party know about their courthship!How to Prepare:1. Video tape the Groom answering "The Love Story" questions.2. Make a copy of the question sheet for each guest.How to play: Have everyone fill out the questionaire, even the bride. Once everyone is done, ask the bride to answer first question out loud. Then play (from video) the answer from the groom. Continue this until all the questions have been asked.Tip: You can even video tape this part of the shower. Everyone will have such a fun time and really get into it. The bride and groom will want to watch this again on their upcoming anniversaries together. Here are the Questions. Save Time by printing out the .pdf or .pub file on ExecutiveHomemaker.com.“The Love Story”1. When and where did the bride & groom first meet?2. When was their first date and what did they do?3. What was the groom’s first impression
Love Letter to the Bride 2007-08-29 14:34:00 These fill-in-the-blank poems can be used with food or cleaning supplies. When the game is over give these items to your bride! What a great way to help the new couple stock up on necessities for their home.1. “Love Letter
to the Bride
” (From the Groom)Fill in the blanks using the names of all types of cleaning supplies. Print out this letter on ExecutiveHomemaker.comMy Darling,Before we met, I was a lonely guy, going Celo. Then, something Fantastic happened. and like a ray of Sunlight, you came into my life. I knew right away that it was the beginning of a new Era. I had nothing to lose and everything to Gain; I decided to be bold, and boy am I Glad I did! Today, there is Joy in my heart. Because of you, I want to Cheer and Shout! “Great Scott! What a lucky guy I am!”Dearest, I can’t wait until we pledge our love, a love stronger than the Tide, to one another for all time. Then I’ll Wisk you away to a beautiful Future. I’ll be your all night dynamo; I’ll Snuggle with y Read more:Love Letter
Great Tip Award - Backpack & Tags 2007-08-27 11:22:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
Tip Award
' to Mique over at Adventures with the Provosts for her Monogrammed Backpack
s and Tags.Are you worried that another kid in your child's class will have their same backpack and they'll get mixed up? Worry no more, personalize your child's backpack with paint, fabric, or iron-on letters just like Mique did! She also made her children tags with all the important information needed.I was so inspired I monogrammed both my boys backpacks with iron-on letters from Micheal's craft store. What a great way to make a generic backpack more personalized! I want to thank Mique for letting us feature her amazing back to school tip.
Church Book 2007-08-26 21:55:00 I was really struggling with my high functioning autistic son during church with his inappropriate behaviors. So I made him a book that not only explains the routine but also behaviors.I took pictures of him at church, pasted it to colored paper, and laminated it. I attached it with an "O" ring. (Just like the "All About My Family" book.)Click here to see the full example on Executive Homemaker.comExamples:* I can be reverent at church.* I can read books, play with toys, and sing at church.* I do not make loud noises. I am soft and quiet during church.* I sit quietly in my classroom.* I say hello to all my friends. I do not poke my friends. I do not make loud noises in my classroom.* I sing during singing time.* I look at the teachers in front of the room and hear what they are saying.* I sit in my chair during sharing time. I want to learn about Jesus Christ.* I do not get out of my chair. I do not touch my friend sitting next to me.* I turn my head and listen to the teacher talking t Read more:Church
Great Tip Award - Scrapbook in a Can 2007-08-24 10:07:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present a 'Great
Tip Award
' to Sara over at Sara's Lounge for her Scrapbook
in a Can!This is the most amazing idea. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous but it looks easy to make as well. This would make a great Christmas gift for anyone, especially grandparents.You can print out Sara's Scrapbook in a Can over at ExecutiveHomemaker.com under homemade gifts.I want to thank Sara for letting us feature her amazing scrapbook!
Halloween Gifts & Decor Ideas 2007-10-09 11:31:00 Sue just hosted the Witch Switch with Halloween
Themed gifts to swap. I participated and had so much fun preparing and receiving gifts for the swap. Sue made a Witch Switch Blog dedicated to the switch. Make sure you sign up next September! It's so much fun and the gifts are amazing. These Switch Sisters are crazy talented! Check it out and you'll be inspired by all the gift and decor ideas.Here's a little poem that Sue attached to her gift:The end of OctoberBrings ghosts to the door,And a host of strange Creatures like never before.Their footsteps will echo,They’ll cackle with laughter,But don’t be afraid …It’s the CANDY they’re after!~Karen Burniston Here's just a taste, you'll have to check out the blog for more! Read more:Decor
, Gifts
Slim Down! 2007-10-07 17:32:00 This is a new and must-have product in your closet. Layer's Clothing has combined an undershirt, slip, and a body slimmer all in one! For only $36!The "Body Shaper Slip" is an extra firm control body shaper. It has a smooth stretch fabric with a built-in classic for seamless coverage. It shapes tummy, rear, hips, and thighs as well as ensures no visible lines.They have several colors and styles to choose from. I've already ordered mine! Get your's on ExecutiveHomemaker today!
Great Tip Award! Halloween Fun 2007-10-06 17:42:00 TipJunkie.com is proud to present the 'Great
Tip Award
' to several women who have led us to some great Halloween
Ideas!First, is Wendy for her amazing Monster Halloween Cupcakes! She gives you instructions and materials needed for these yummy monsters! You can also print off the complete instructions for free on Executive Homemaker.Here are Spirit Jugs from FamilyFun.com presented by Shaka. These look so easy and fun to do with the kiddos. Start saving those milk jugs!Aurora made these Cheesecloth Ghosts! It's her favorite Halloween craft and she doesn't dissapoint, she detailed instructions so you can do it too!Megan's plants died that were in these pots and so she turned them into beautiful outside decor. Love this idea! She has step by step instructions on how to get this lookThanks again for all the inspiration for Halloween Wendy, Shaka, Aurora, and Megan! If you have a fun Halloween related tip, be sure to leave a comment or e-mail me and we'll feature it here on TipJunkie.
Halloween Party Games 2007-10-04 20:00:00 Here are some fun party game ideas for your Halloween
block party! You can find more details on ExecutiveHomemaker.Face PaintingMummy WrapPaint a Pumpkin Read more:Games
, Party
Halloween Memory Game 2007-10-02 20:18:00 Memory is such a fun and easy game to play with children of all ages. Play this game at home as a family or during a kids Halloween
party.Print out this free Halloween Memory Game on ExecutiveHomemaker. Read more:Memory
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