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Fingerprint Fabulous & The Most Amazing Thumb Doodles Book #KlutzBooks

November 8, 2012 by Momstart 10 Comments

Again, like I mentioned last month I went overboard when it came to KlutzBooks and purchased more than they sent me to review. I purchased the Fingerprint Fabulous and The Most Amazing Thumb Doodles Book for Miles and Zoe. Why? Because I knew it would spark creativity in both of my kids. They started creating mermaids, robots and crazy stories and names for their creations. Then they started getting super duper silly with the giggles and had a great time for a few hours of creating.

Miles made awesome robots

And vegetables.

And Zoe made Mermaids

And dogs, creative dogs

And of course we had lots of very dirty fingers!

In this video Miles and Zoe show off their creations and why they like doing art projects and crafts.

We purchased these two books.

Fingerprint Fabulous is a glamorous take on one of our favorite art forms: thumbprint drawing. We provide three ink pads — purple, green, and, of course, pink — plus a black felt-tip pen. And really that’s all you need to transform ordinary fingerprints into pretty kitties, poodle puppies, hairstyles, butterflies, a festive squad of cheerleaders, and more. Inside the book, along with our legendary instructions and inspiration, we include four tear-out greeting cards, glitter glue, and 100 tiny sequins.

Comes With: 3 ink pads (pink, purple, green), 1 black marker pen, glitter glue, sequins, tear-out greeting cards

The Most Amazing Thumb Doodles Book

Create awesome artwork with your thumb as a paintbrush and ink pads as paint. For the finishing touch, add some personality with a few pen strokes. All these tools (except the fingers) come with the book in a convenient, reclosable, storage case. And when your thumbs need a rest, give your other digits a chance: play Finger Four Square or Tic Tac Toe — now with real toes!

Comes With: 4 ink pads ( blue, orange, green, purple), 1 black marker pen

Be sure to enter to win your own books. The prizing of the WRAP IT UP SWEEPSTAKES changes out every Monday featuring new themes touching on the wide variety of titles Klutz has to offer – Science, Games, Classic Crafts, Holidays and more! The weekly sweeps start every Monday and fans can enter through November 26.

I’m a Klutz Brand Ambassador and received books to review, test out and share my results and will also be compensated for my time. This doesn’t affect my opinion of the brand at all because I’ve loved using Klutz for years!!!

Creativity For Kids Classic Wood Crafts Giveaway

May 31, 2011 by Momstart 258 Comments

Oh it’s summer Time, at least it’s almost summer time and we all need something to do to entertain the kids home from school. My own daughter, now that she’s accustomed to going to preschool every day she needs more activity and stimulation. Zoe has always loved arts and crafts even before she went to school, now it’s just a must do. So we’re working on stocking up our do it yourself crafts and Creativity For Kids came to mind.

I LOVE Creativity For Kids because they have so many different kinds of do it yourself kits, arts and crafts packages and every one of them includes everything you need for hours of entertainment. The Classic Wood Crafts set is no exception and Zoe is SOOOO excited to get started.

This kit (Classic Wood Crafts Kit) is so cool it comes with so many different pieces: (over 400 pieces). Zoe is determined to make a princess and I know we have everything we need to make quite a few princesses.

· Jumbo wood craft sticks
· Flat wood shapes
· Cotton storage bag
· Dimensional wood shapes
· Assorted wood beads spools
· Craft spoons
· Wooden people
· Eco paints
· 2 Paint brushes
· Feathers
· Chenille stems
· Fine point black marker
· Craft glue
· Cotton cord
· Elastic cord
· Sand paper
· Instructions and ideas
· Contents may vary from those shown or listed

For ages 5 – 95 looking to have some old fashioned wood bit fun. I remember playing with my sister in her grandfather’s barn and we would use his wood working scraps to make all kinds of things. Creativity for Kids gives you everything you need for creative crafting…and parent’s love the neat and tidy storage bag. Go green! The lid becomes a mess free crafting situation and the box can be reused to display your creative creations. Creativity for Kids is also introducing Eco-Paint. The special formula is earth-friendly and kid approved.

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Five Benefits for Keeping a Journal by Marlise Karlin

January 20, 2011 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Marlise Karlin has launched "The Stillness Journal" and she has been a guest on Mom Start before. So I was quite happy to share more tips from Marlise with all of you again.

1. Reduces Stress: Journaling allows you to quiet the mind-chatter by writing about your most personal thoughts and true feelings without judgment. It gives you an opportunity to analyze, release and resolve old patterns, frustrations or concerns that are holding you back or causing you stress and anxiety, and to look at issues from a different perspective.

2. Inspires Creativity: The physical act of writing occupies your left brain which frees up your right brain to tap into creativity. Your journal is like an open canvas that inspires you to bring your thoughts, hopes and dreams to life through words and illustration.

3. Clarifies Your Goals: Nothing can solidify your goals and aspirations more than permanently writing them down on paper. Setting an intention and reviewing it consistently draws the energy and strength you need to stay on the path to achieving them.

4. Brings You Peace: When you call upon and connect with that deep well of inspiration that exists in your heart, you experience greater levels of peace, love, compassion, confidence, wisdom and health in your life.

5. Encourages Reflection: Most people spend their entire lives looking for answers outside themselves. By integrating time for journaling and Stillness, you begin to look inside yourself and live from a higher level of consciousness that aligns you with your personal truth.

ABOUT MARLISE KARLIN:

Marlise Karlin is a rare combination of an author, recording artist, educator and humanitarian, pioneering new awareness in the field of healing and consciousness. Integrating insight from a profound experience, Marlise founded The Simplicity of Stillness(r) Method, simple and unique tools for connecting people to their innate power & love.

Countless people from every culture around the world have attended Marlise’s Programs and attest to the extraordinary benefits that her Stillness SessionsTM have brought to their lives, from experiencing a sense of peace rarely felt, to finding balance and wellbeing, from releasing years of road blocks, to discovering what they really want out of life and how to create it.

Identified by SheKnows.com as an inner-peace expert, Marlise Karlin is also an ongoing contributor to The Huffington Post and Malika Chopra’s Intent.com Wellness blog.