Category Archives: holiday project

Split Peas Aren’t Just For Soup

Split Peas Aren’t Just For Soup

When I bought SIX bags of green split peas yesterday at the store, the cashier just knew I was headed home to make some soup on a very cold day. I’m not sure if she was shocked, surprised, intrigued or downright disappointed that they were going to fill a container for a St. Patrick’s Day

Another Snow Day = Valentine’s Cards Finished

Another Snow Day = Valentine’s Cards Finished

Am I the only mom that buys last year’s Valentine Cards on deep clearance and keeps them for the next year? So, yes, I’m basically depriving my kids of giving out any hot new characters that are trending.  I’m guessing Frozen-themed will be pretty popular this Valentine’s Day. Wait, am I the only mom with

Holiday Party Cotton Ball Snowball Race

Holiday Party Cotton Ball Snowball Race

This is a fun thing you can do at home with the kids all winter or use for a Holiday Party at school.  All you need are the following items: Straws Cotton Balls A Goal – whether it be a finish line or a “bucket” Optional: Obstacles – we used upside down plastic drinking cups

Holiday Party Ornament Toss Game

Holiday Party Ornament Toss Game

Stella’s Holiday Party is tomorrow and (again) I am the coordinator.  I really enjoyed being involved with the Harvest Party and look forward to tomorrow as well.  I waited until the last minute to decide on what games we will be playing.  I searched Pinterest and did not really find anything I loved.  Then my

Reindeer Crafts and Gifts

Reindeer Crafts and Gifts

Still looking for a last-minute craft idea or grandparent gift to make with your kids? The Reindeer Thumbprint Ornament was definitely a hit a couple of years ago.   And everyone is still talking about the Rein-Beer I have given out as gifts. Links: http://take10withtricia.com/2011/12/rudolph-the-red-nosed-rein-beer.html http://take10withtricia.com/2011/12/reindeer-thumbprint-ornament.html   Christmas is next week! Are you prepared??

Harvest Party Pumpkin Patch Fingerprint Craft

Harvest Party Pumpkin Patch Fingerprint Craft

Stella’s Harvest Party is this afternoon at school.  And I, no surprise here, am the coordinator.  I actually did NOT sign up for this, but when no one else did either…I stepped in and took over.  Luckily, there were other volunteers for the elements of the party (treats, paper plates, party helpers, etc.) just no

Easter Bunny Thumbprint Cards

Easter Bunny Thumbprint Cards

Do you need a simple Easter craft to do with your kid(s)? If you’ve been reading Take 10 for the last year, you probably know by now that I love fingerprint or thumbprint crafts. The St. Patrick’s Day Clovers, the Fall Tree, and the Reindeer ornaments are just a few things we’ve put together at