Oh my goodness, add a touch of whimsy with this one of a kind holder. This can be converted into holding just about anything. Place next to your wood burner or fireplace to store your wood match sticks inside the open bulbous mouth. Lighting them is a breeze as you can use the outside of this delightful caricature to strike against. Could be used as a sconce to use as a plant starter, succulents would look marvelous as well. Maybe display in the bathroom to hold cotton balls, Q-tips, hair pins, barrettes or other items that are reached for a lot. Think outside to display cute things on your deck or patio. This fella can fit in to almost any décor as he’s cute and fun. Measures: 6.75”(without hanger) x 6” x 2.5”

Over the holidays my 3 year old turned 4. Yes. A VERY busy time of year for us! I have really had to make a point of acknowledging this kid's birthday where it lands itself in the middle of the BiGGesT holiday of the year (4 days before Christmas). And although it feels hectic and crazy getting it all together, I don't want to ignore his special day. It's not his fault his parents are stupid and didn't plan ahead! This year the little man decided on a PiRAtE PaRrrtY. So we invited our friends...sent them a message in a bottle (found at Oriental Trading). Loved these because they came with the lables and sand. They also came with the invitation, but I decided to make my own...just so they'd match everything else I was doing. I even burned the edges of the paper for the full effect...it was a pain, but worth it. Can I say, there is a ridculous amount of pirate stuff out there to take advantage of. The kid did make it easy on me in that reguard. Decorations were easy to find, and I actually had a lot on hand and didn't need to go out and buy a ton of stuff. I was able to use the fabric banners from our last shindig. I found somewhere online (can't remember exactly where) where they had a table set up as you walked in the door with all sorts of pirate garb to get dressed for the occation...so I copied. Found these printable hats free online...but I can't remember where. I tried to go back and find them, but couldn't. I hate it when I do that. But I loved the girl skullies with the bows! I found the boys bandanas at Oriental Trading and just used polka dot fabric for the girls. I also made a few felt mustaches on sticks. Which, I was surprised, the girls loved just as well as the boys For the table I used a bit of burlap down the middle with shredded brown paper and coins and jewels sprinkled everywhere. The balloons tied to the chairs added a lot to the decor and the kids loved them. I also used regular old mason jars, filled them with shredded paper and stuck two Jolly Roger flags (Oriental Trading) in them. I also found the treasure map place mats and cute little treasure boxes at OT. The boxes had cute pearl candies inside. Borrowed the big PirAte ship from our toy room. I wanted a little back drop for the serving table, so I used a bunch of scrap fabric I had lying around and pinned it to a bulletin board (we had this party at the church...needed the extra room...dang winter birthdays!). I tried to billow it up so that it looked something like sails on our "ship". I strung a little rope and hung my piRate prints from them with clothes pins. I never did get a picture of the serving table all finished but we had the bucket filled with ice and had Squeeze-Its (or Deadman's Punch) to drink. I made the ship cupcakes and found the awesome sails and cupcake wrappers here. I think these were my favorite part of the party! Something about a cute cupcake. I used this yummy recipe for the chocolate frosting. Mmmm. And the favor bags and favors... The bags were just brown gift bags that I tied a little scrap fabric and burlap onto. I also tied a name tag and a wooden pirate cutout that I found at Joanns. Some of the 'TreASuRes' they found along the way. And finally...the paRrrtY. We started with a relay game where the kids lined up at opposite ends of the room. They had to race to 'walk the plank' then 'swab the deck' and push the 'cannon balls' across the deck to their teammate. We had 12 kids ages 2-5 and most of them were able to handle the game...although pushing those ballons did get a little tricky for some of them. Next we had a TreASuRe HuNt. We started with our maps and our favor bags, then set off to find our loot. My birthday guy showing me his map. Our hunt lead us around the church to different rooms where we found all sorts of treasures. I put a 'clue' (picture of each stop on their map) on each door so they would be able to find their way on thier own. Here they are dashing through the halls... The map lead them right back to where they started...at the BiG treasure box filled with pirate beach balls and ring pops. For our last game we had a TreasuRe DiG. We filled up our big tin buckets with sand (100 lbs each...don't ask me how we got them there!) and buried all kinds of jewels, coins, necklaces and rings. Then I gave each kid a card with the number of jewels, etc. they had to find in the buckets and had them dig for their buried treasure... The FavOriTe game by far. The boys loved digging in the sand, and the girls lOved the jewles! The crazy bunch having their cake and ice cream... The Captain of this ship. The Capt'n...and everyone else opening presents. And a little game of PiRate, PirAte, SkuLLy (or duck, duck, goose) 'til the mom's came to pick up thier little mates. All the mateys and their mustaches. ArrG. It was a fun one to put together, and I dare say the kids had a gOod time.

Björk Happy birthday, Björk. My astrologer tells me that there are many similarities between our charts. I can see it.

Dita went daring in Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2002 Couture.

Therapy Ball Activities Fun Deck - 60 activity cards In the box: 60 activity cards, introduction card, 2 table of content cards If you use a therapy ball and are always searching for something new and fun, check this one out. I like this tool, a lot. The 60 activity cards are brightly colored and easy to use with kids. If you see someone once a week, there are more than enough activity ideas for a whole year. Each card features an activity illustration on the front and therapeutic benefits, set up/materials, directions, and tips on the back. Here are two examples: The border of the cards are coded for quick identification and sorting into four sections: Purple - Sitting activities Blue - Prone (tummy) activities Green - Standing and other activities Red - Stretching exercises There are about 20 cards that require other materials besides a therapy ball. Most I had around or could adapt by using something similar. These include: Balloon. Plastic cones, or something else that you can kick over. Hanging ring to throw things through. You could probably even use something like a hula hoop (I got one at the dollar store). Small ball. Football or other type of ball that you can balance on your stomach. Any kind of card/paper. You will put one piece of velcro to that and then pick it up with your foot (will stick to socks). Step on it and bring leg up and take paper off without losing balance. Bucket and beanbags. Could be anything that you want to put into something else. A cardboard box with small toys for example. Small tables to place near the ball to hold items. Could be empty boxes, chairs, etc. Felt board. Will attach cards with velcro to board on wall. Instead put tape on cards and stick to the wall without a board. Suction cup bowl. Don't know a substitute for this one. You will stick it on the side of the ball and reach to pick up things to place in the bowl. Padded/yoga/gym mat. Empty cardboard box. Plate with small snacks. Set of bowling pins and ball. Nine of the activities will require a partner (could be a therapist) and 12 activities show an adult with a child (often there to help the individual balance). The introduction cards offer a wealth of information including tips for safety, instructions for determining the size of therapy ball to use, general therapy ball guidelines for sizing pre-school through third grade, measuring the diameter of a ball, and inflating a therapy ball. Cards are plastic coated on both sides. Super Duper offer a range of Fun Decks that have great time saving activities all planned out for you. Check out my post on the Scooter Board Activities Fun Deck here. Check out my post on the Upper Body & Core Strength Fun Deck here. Check out my post on the Body Awareness Fun Deck here. If you are interested in learning more, there are a few more examples of activities and a list of activity names on the Amazon site. Work on upper body and core strengthening, motor planning, dynamic balance, endurance, oral-motor coordination, posture, supine flexion, grading force of movement, weight shift and pelvic mobility, bilateral hand use, crossing midline, visual perceptual skills, fine motor skills, and sensory processing If you are interested in purchasing this game, or just want more information, click on the image below.

78 cards. 78 artists. Interpreting the Rider-Waite tarot through the lens of all things Amanda Palmer.

1. What do you see? 2. What do you think happened? 3. How many do you see? More than 100 or less than 100? Why do you think that? 4. Are they all the same size, or different sizes? Why do you think that? 5. When do you think they will stop? 6. Could something like this be dangerous? Why or why not? 7. Would you do something like this at home? Why or why not? 8. Name a reason why you could do something like this at home, and it be all right with your parents.

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