I get the bags at Hobby Lobby - I think they are 4 for $6, and I use my 40% coupon. Then I stock up on coloring books, writing pads, color crayons and whatever when I can. I use my machine to embroider a big letter with their name - but you could use fabric and wonder under if you wanted to.
Each of my kids, even M., have their own bags that we use for church. They're the perfect size for coloring books and they can still carry them themselves.
Heaven knows we have a lot of toys around my home - a lot that were given as gifts that really aren't played with too much - I hope I'm not alone and you know what I mean when I say we don't need more toys around. I've gotten nothing but thanks for these (but really, is anyone going to say anything else). I try to give gifts that will get used or used up.
On another note, a cute new to me blog, The Twins Mama ,just tagged me and it is an easy tag to do. Here are the rules:
1. Go to the the 4th folder where you keep your pictures on your computer.
2. Post the 4th picture in the folder.
3. Explain the photo.
4. Tag 4 fellow bloggers to join in the fun!
2. Post the 4th picture in the folder.
3. Explain the photo.
4. Tag 4 fellow bloggers to join in the fun!
The 4th folder is all the Photos that Wendy of Blue Lily Photography took of our family in May. Wendy's older brother and my husband have been best friends forever. Lucky me. She took our pictures and brought her parents with her - and Tom had a lot of fun getting his pictures taken, which usually isn't the case. This is the 4th shot - My hubby and my girls. I love it.
If you want to do this tag, then TAG, you're it. Have fun.
PS - I'm quickly approaching 100 posts and am planning a little giveaway to celebrate. Hope you'll join me.
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22 comments:
Fabulous idea, tucking this away in the "when I have kiddos file", but also thinking it would be great for my nieces and nephews - who have WAY too many toys and continue to acquire. Thanks for the inspiration!
So cute and such a great idea! I wish I could sew. I would have to do the iron-on version:) Love the family pic!
What a great gift idea. I may have to "Borrow" that one. Way cute picture too!
What a great idea! Good luck on that 100th post~
Very cute idea! I wish more people would give b-day gifts that could be used up :).
I think that is such a great gift idea. I love the cost and the fact that it's personalized. Can't beat that! And what a sweet picture!
I love that you have a gift to give this year. we might have to do that.
Hey Laurel, I so wish that was a picture of my new house. It is my old house, that I miss. A lot. We are headed home to visit friends, supervise the packers, paint and finally put a sign in the yard. Things will be busy.
Clever birthday gift idea. Those darn birthdays sneak right up on you and can take over a perfectly good Saturday morning.
Hi Laurel :)
That picture of your hubby and the girls is gorgeous! What a great friend to have :)
I love that gift idea and I wish I would have done that myself when my kids were little.
Thank you for your visit to my blog :)
rue
Love your b-day gift idea. No more toys! Agghhh.
What a great gift..I love it and personal!
Okay..that bow on her head is just too cute!!! I love it!
-sandy toe
That is such a great idea and I think I am totally going to copy you. Someone gave my daughter some art supplies for her birthday and they are all gone now...she loved using them! So I know other parents will appreciate it too. Great idea!
Carrie
What a darling family!! And a fantastic gift idea. LOVE the monogram bag.
HEY! Thats such an awesome idea!
Wow, I defiantly will not do this tag, who knows what picture it could be.=)
That's a fabulous idea... and I'm LOVING that family picture. :)
Love it!!!! You go girl!
~Stacy
What a great idea for a gift!
That picture of your husband and your daughters is so sweet! I love to watch my husband with our little girl (it is something about those little girls that make their daddy's melt).
I loved your chalkboard that you made. I'm thinking about chalkboard painting a small wall in my kitchen. thanks for visiting my blog! Isn't it fun getting to know new people! I think that is one of the reasons I love blogging so much!
-have a great day!
Thanks for stoping by my blog!
I get what you are saying about parties. I have 2 boys, one starting School this year so I am going to use your idea...it's perfect. I also hear where you are coming from about paperwork not being kid friendly!
Ness xx
Love your blog
Hehehe! I'm tickled over the comment you left on my blog! I totally agree! (And I promise I'm not psycho either...and I really don't think you are...haha!) I knew that when you mentioned floss in your previous post and that you couldn't go to sleep without it...yup...I'm the same way! HA!
I love these bags...what a great idea! You have an embroidery machine?? So jealous... ;o) If I had one of those, I would probably have our monogram on everything in this house.
show off.
:)
i will do the tag as soon as i get home. i'm sure it will be a picture of brooks with messy hair. every 3rd picture is of such.
xox
I love this idea! So creative!
I just copied your idea for a birthday party I was invited to this weekend. Thanks for sharing!!
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