Countdown to Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days - I feel so proud that I went through the labor/delivery process twice. Both times was like running a marathon and the hardest thing I have ever done. I’m proud to be a mother. I’m proud of my kids. For all the other proud mamas, this is our day! So of course we need a craft 
to commemorate the occasion. Toddlers are too young to make our Mother’s Day presents on their own - so maybe Dad, Auntie, Uncle, Grandma, or Grandpa can help. Here’s a fun craft you can do with your toddlers for the other mamas in their lives, like Grandma. It’s super cute and easy - and mamas can always use soap. Here’s what you need:
Bar of soap (colored soap is always pretty)
Acrylic paints
Paintbrushes
Aluminum
Coffee can
Large pot
Canning wax or a white candle
Have your children paint designs on the soap with the acrylics, while you create a double boiler. Put the coffee can in a pot half-filled with water. Drop in wax and melt it over low heat. Then use a disposable paintbrush to cover the design on top of the soap. Let the wax dry. The protective coating will allow the soap to be used without washing away the picture.
How cute is that? And easy for toddlers. As always, be prepared for a little mess. But the rewards are so fun and cute. Try it!! I’m going to do this with Peanut for her grandmothers. I’ll post pics on how it turns out.
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