Monday, January 30, 2012

Consequence Can



We all have parenting issues, right? Like, we all sometimes wish we had a remote with a mute button for our kids, right? Or am I the only one who feels that way?

We've been dealing with some issues with our oldest, Maverick. Mainly, backtalking, defiance, and WHINING. Oh, that "nails on a chalkboard", "Dear Lord, where the heck are my earplugs?" type of whining that makes steam shoot out of my ears. I can't stand whining. Period.

The poor kid's constantly in time out.

Anyways, I'm browsing Pinterest one day and come across this pin.


Source: imom.com via Aunna on Pinterest



One of the ideas was a "Corrections Can".

Here's my take on it with a super short tute.



Consequence Can

What you need:



Can of some sort with a lid
Scrapbook paper and/or cardstock
Stickers
Spray Adhesive
Creative list of consequences


Step 1: Cut your paper to fit around the can. Glue it on with spray adhesive.



Step 2: Make your label with either stickers or on the computer. Glue it on.



Step 3: Type or write out your consequences. I put in small chores, loss of screen time, and the good old stand-by, time out. I also put in a blank one. I think it's important to show our kids grace and mercy from time to time to be a picture of God's grace towards us.



Step 4: Put it where your kid can see it.



Now, I'm not sure how well this will work, but I'm willing to try anything. This parenting stuff is kinda tricky.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

I'm back!

Life has kind of slowed down a bit around here and I feel like I can get back into this whole blogging thing. I decided I'm going to take it in a bit of a different direction with not just crafting and sewing stuff, but life stuff, kid stuff, marriage stuff, money stuff, and even a little cooking stuff. That's a lot of stuff...

Anyway, I hope you guys will check back often and see what I've been up to!

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