Los Porchs

I have always wanted to make my own flannel board; I find it offensive just how expensive they are from early education supply chains and refuse to buy one for Charlotte.  One of the perks of being a CDA Professional Development Specialist is going into centers and seeing the innovative ways other early childhood folks are doing the DIY thing.  I saw something during a visit yesterday that caught my attention and stuck in my brain. So much so that I found myself in Michael's today picking up the supplies and pulling' out the glue gun tonight to put together! I had the standard coupon for 40% off a regular-priced item and found felt that was pre-cut to be 36x36.  I grabbed this frame that was 16x20 (and a few other items for Ms. Charlotte) and found my way to the checkout!   It was super easy, you guys!  I cut the felt to be the same size as the cardboard back and then hot glued it to the back and then tucked it back into the frame and slapped some...

I may have to get over my fear of my sewing machine as well as my tendency to leave half-finished shit everywhere.   We just accepted a $20 Christmas challenge; we're only going to spend $20 on each person when we celebrate our Richmond Christmas.  Plane tickets have been purchased and we are super excited to spend some time with Porch's mom and sister. The $20 Christmas Challenge: Spend no more than $20 on a gift Must be air-travel friendly OMG.  I just realized what I agreed to & feel the compulsive need to get on Pinterest and find something acceptable to create between now and December. Wish me luck! xoxo,