E.S. Ivy

author of middle grade books for children

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Feelings of Failure as Super Mom and my Daughter’s Easter Tree

27 March, 2013 by ES Ivy

Easter tree close 400 x 536Can’t stand to look at Pinterest because you feel like such a failure as Super Mom? You are not alone! I am constantly plagued by the fear that I am not doing enough with my kids. And that’s coming from someone who for a while sold craft ideas to Family Fun Magazine. Later, when I hit a slump I couldn’t even stand to look at the magazine because it reminded me of all the great activities I should be doing with my kids.

I have been chatting with some other super moms recently and have found that I’m not the only one who feels this way.

We talk about and publicly post our successes.

We only see our own failures!…

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An Easy Way to Dress Up an Easter Basket for your Little Girl

26 March, 2013 by ES Ivy

I adored my Easter basket growing up, which my grandmother had dressed up for me by attaching plastic flowers to it. Now, with all the gorgeous silk floral vines available in craft stores, it’s easier than ever! I made two baskets for my own little girls (now bigger), and they love them just as much.

DIY Floral decorate Easter baskets

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Help your little one make their own stitching card Valentines

8 February, 2013 by ES Ivy

stictch valentinesEven little kids have fun making their own Valentines! But I was never one to want to put paint all over their hands for making handprint hearts and the like. Too messy! This idea is no muss no fuss….

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Make Your Own Valentine Fortune Teller

6 February, 2013 by ES Ivy

Valentine 8 ball top Valentine 8 ball answerIt’s that time of year again! When you ask – Will you be my Valentine? If you can’t get up the courage to ask in person – ask the Magic Conversation Heart Valentine!…

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An Impressive 3D Fruit Display, a Grape and Cherry Christmas Tree

23 December, 2012 by ES Ivy

 

Here's a fun idea for a way to take a fruit platter to the classroom Christmas party -  A standing grape and cherry Christmas tree! It's also a great centerpiece for any Christmas party.

I made this for Dizzy’s 5th grade class party and it was a big hit! …

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