I spent many years as an elementary school teacher, so I have been familiar with Lakeshore Learning Stores for awhile now. I found out probably about a year ago that they offer a free craft time for toddler- grade school kids on Saturday mornings. Well this weekend we finallly made it to one.

We had a blast! Tiny was able to use glue (something we don't really do much at the house) and she was just thrilled with her moasic mirror.


I sat with her to, becuase as much as Tiny has to say she can be a little shy at first.


She quickly got the hang of "painting" the glue on and then sticking on her tiles. She was very careful to not cover up the mirror.


Showing off her finished product. I love the pride that a child gets from completing an arts and craft project. It didn't matter one bit that the tiles were to heavy for the glue and promptly fell off, as soon as the glue dried. She had a blast, got to get out of the house around other children, and it was totally free!

I did have a buy one get on 50% off coupon that I planned on using while in the store, but Teeny was ready to get out of her carrier and, we had already done a big Sam's shopping trip that morning and we needed to get home! I hate when stores give out the BOGO 50% and then mark everything in the store down by 20% so you can't use your coupons.Oh well, my coupon doesn't expire until after school starts, so I will just keep it on file.