Spin Master Presents Sew Cool! The Sewing Machine For Kids!

   My sewing machine and I have a difficult relationship.  I love all the wonderful things I can make on her and the way her stitches are so nice and pretty.  I love the pitter-patter of the motor turning over the thread, however the thread is where my singer and I are always in a constant argument!  It catches, it bunches, it breaks.  Oh man there is nothing more infuriating than threading a needle on your machine when all you want to do is hem a pair of pants or close a pillow.  HOWEVER, even though we may fight, learning how to sew is one of the most important trades that any person can learn even in our technologically advanced age.  Not only that, but it's coming back as a trend with all the DIY projects out there.  Kids as well as adults are feeling the need to learn this art, and now Spinmaster Toys has a great product to introduce your child or tween into the field.

    They've produced the Sew Cool series that is a great way for your child to learn the fundamentals of the sewing machine, without the annoying thread part.  Sew Cool is a great and inexpensive way to teach your child the basics of a sewing machine, and let them show their creative side as well, especially in an age where home economics will soon be a thing of the past in school curriculum.

Valentines Day Must Haves, Must Watch, and Must DO!

   With Valentines Day only a little over a week away, you and your loved ones will need a way to celebrate the big day!  We have a fun list here filled with little trinkets to give the ones you love or ways to just snuggle up on the couch and just enjoy your time with one another!  Here is our guide to Valentines day!

     1- For the Kids- Some families like to spend this holiday giving little trinkets to the kiddos as an expression of love- and hey I fully support that- especially if it is a toy, and especially if it is the limited edition Love Potion Pop Fizz Skylander. Yes, yes we know I am a dork but come, on this guy is so cute and so fun to play with!  He is available for a limited time in all major stores and will quickly pop off the shelf so you better hurry!

      Didn't have your fill with Skylanders-filled love?  Then make sure you grab a pack of Valentines Day cards for your kids to give out during school or to their loved ones at home!

     Peaceable Kingdom has a great line up of Valentines Day cards for your kiddos to hand out as well!  My favorite is the Lollipop Valentines that has lips and mustaches, come on how cute!  Full disclosure; some of the kits do not have the "to" and "from" stickers in the packaging because of a factory mistake.  However they are so awesome they wanted to make sure I told you and will definitely try and make it right if you happen to get one of the mistake packages!  The other two kits are just as adorable and will be a fun way to share the love!
     My last choice is great for both adults and kids--Walkers Shortbread's, my goodness I do love these cookies! They are a sweet non- traditional treat for the ones you love but also can be a super fun Valentines
day activity.
      "Walkers Shortbread (us.walkersshortbread.com) is here to help bring in the love with their delicious mini shortbread fingers and pure shortbread rounds. You can make a fun activity of creating x’s and o’s as a gift for the special person in your life (kids too) or enjoy them as a treat for the most romantic night of the year!"

eeBoo Review!

     eeBoo is fast becoming one of my FAVORITE children's toy companies out there, with their elaborate and eccentric line of good old fashioned toys, crafts, and supplies. Everything is beautifully made and wrapped and performance wise it is top notch! You will find no licensing in their products. All their items feature original art from popular illustrators and artists.

     First up is the great Crepe Paper Flower craft. For $4.99 you get enough to make three GORGEOUS paper flowers that your kids will love to make and give to their loved ones. The paper is beautiful, the instructions are simple, and the outcome is lovely.




 The Waste-not Animals is one of the cutest ways to up cycle I have seen yet!  For kids 8 and up this is a great way to show your child that garbage isn't always garbage and to tone their sewing skills. They come in a variety of animals, including the Fox, Hedgehog, and Chameleon! These little guys are beautiful! Using a 20oz plastic bottle,  newspaper and all the pre-cut felt and string in the kit your child will create the most adorable little animal friend they could ask for!  The instructions are clear and with minimal help from an adult, this is a craft that your child can really do all on their own. They will be so proud when they finish and you will love the satisfaction on their faces as well as the adorable "plush" they will have around the house! $13.99

Have Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape Help YOU Make Valentines!!!

     Every parent knows that the night of February 13th is spent at the kitchen table helping your kid create thoughtful Valentines to hand out to their class. This year, instead of the standard commercial card, help your little one craft an attention grabbing valentine with some help from Scotch® Color & Pattern Duct Tape.

Deliever Your Love Notes In A Personal Way! 

Beautiful Flower Clip! How Amazing Is This!!

I Am Absolutely Doing This!  I Am In LOVE with This!
Learn How to Make This Art For Your Home! 

  There are so many other projects that you can do and its all available on Scotch Products Projects page! We will be doing our own Scotch Duct Tape Projects this week and will be sharing our progess! We would Love to see what projects you come up with on Twitter (@ScotchProducts @TheMommysGuide ) or on Facebook!  Scotch The Mommy's Guide! 



                                                   More Information about Scotch Products


      "Scotch® Color & Pattern Duct Tapes feature on-trend, vibrant colors and detailed design. The tape applies smoothly and holds well – even on curved surfaces. The Scotch brand collection of colors & patterns enables crafters and creators to explore new ways of customizing the world around them – from personalizing fashion accessories such as purses and jewelry, to refreshing home décor items such as decorative vases and flowers, to individualizing unique cards and scrapbooks. The number of creative uses for our new color & pattern duct tape is limited only by your imagination. It's style that sticks!

                                            Bold and Bright On-Trend Colors
      Vibrant, colorful duct tapes from Scotch are now available in a variety of popular colors, perfect for making crafts, fashion accessories, home décor projects, repairs, scrapbooking and more.

                                           Patterns Inspired by Fashion Trends
     New pattern duct tapes from Scotch feature detailed designs, inspired by current fashion trends. There are a variety of patterns designed to fit any project.


                                        Expertly-Paired Combination Packages
      Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tapes are the only duct tapes sold in expertly paired coordinating combination packages that help take the guess work out of selecting the perfect colors and patterns for creating personalized DIY projects. Ten combination packages are now available, featuring smaller rolls of coordinating color and pattern tapes perfectly paired to inspire endless possibilities.

                                                         Product Information
        Vibrant colors, on-trend patterns and combination packages are now available from Scotch
  Pricing: $3.47 – $4.99 for rolls and $4.49 – $5.29 for combination packs
Available at Target, Orchard Supply Hardware, Office Depot®, Kmart®, Lowe’s®, Meijer®, Fred Meyer® and BJ’s.  Look for Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tapes in the hardware section at some of these retailers

                                           Recommended applications
      Create a purse or bag that holds its own wherever you go. Repair a beloved comfy chair or get a few more miles out of your car’s interior. Bedazzle your wardrobe with one-of-a-kind jewelry. The number of creative uses for multi-purpose duct tape is limited only by your imagination. Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tapes are ideal for a variety of projects, including: 
·         Fashion accessories: earrings, belts, purses, headbands, bows

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