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Handmade Halloween Costumes

Rio Bird Costume, Little Bo Peep and her Darling Sheep! It's that time, your kids are probably already thinking what they will dress up like for their Halloween costumes or their Harvest Festivals. I love to dress up, but never anything dark. I like whimsical Halloween costumes or period Halloween costumes. I was hired to create a Blue Macaw bird … [Read more...]



Renaissance Faire Costumes

We love to go the Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister every October. This year, I made Ren Faire Costumes for my family and they came out SO great! I want to make more and sell them on Etsy! Here is a pic of our Renaissance Faire costumes With upcycled materials, I made the dresses and overlays (not sure what they're actually … [Read more...]



Awesome Olympics Themed Party Ideas Go for the Gold!

This post is sponsored by Hefty® Ultra Strong™ trash bags. All opinions are my own. I was invited to attend the Hefty® Ultra Strong™ Live Party last week with my daughter. It was an Olympics themed party for kids. The home was adorably decorated and decked out in all things Olympics. I gleaned some great kids birthday party ideas or ideas for my … [Read more...]



Unforgettable Family Fun at The Greatest Show on Earth

Like a little kid, I was bouncing up and down, so eager to get in to see the Greatest Show on Earth! It didn't take long to get in and to find our seats. We came early for the promise of walking into the ring to see some of the animals up close. I was secretly hoping to get to ride an elephant! I remember getting to do so in an actual circus tent … [Read more...]



Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Discount Tickets

Who Wouldn't Want to Go to the Circus?! It's August and that means the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are here in the Bay Area! I don't know who's more excited, me or my kids. I'd have to say me because they have never been to a circus and I at least have some idea of what to expect. I've literally been bouncing up and down like a … [Read more...]



A Dragon Tried to Eat the Little Mermaid? Happy Halloween!

This dragon sure looks ferocious to me, but I'm not sure he's doing the best job scaring Ariel, the little mermaid, who is too focused on posing for the best pic. Have a fantastic Halloween from the Sandy Toes family! What are we doing this Halloween day?  Both kids are going to Monkey's regular Thursday morning class, but for a … [Read more...]



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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

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