Skewers

Sometimes kids want to give all their friends and teachers something for Christmas. (Especially our daughters) I thought this would be inexpensive for them to make and give away. Plus, they will also feel good about making their Christmas presents. (Make sure an adult helps when the little ones are cutting their skewers.....and watch out for those pointed ends!)

Did you know you could turn skewers into these cute sticks for your hair?

Just cut them in half, or as long as you want them. Then paint them whatever color you'd like. Thread some beads in a wire and wrap the wire on the end that is not pointed.

Also....go to Tracy's blog and look at her cute pillowcase dresses! I love them! They are so cute! If I had a little girl, I would get busy making some. Those are my kind of crafts! Semi-homemade....remember?

Tostadas

Tostadas or as we call them in the Rio Grande Valley "Chalupas." My kids love them! They are so simple to make and so inexpensive. Just buy the already made Tostadas. They are usually in the mexican food isle at the grocery store. Heat up some beans and spread on your tostada. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top of the beans. Anson loves sour cream on his. If you like veges on yours, put some lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, etc. Aubrey just likes the tostada with beans and cheese. That's it!