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Hayes Art: A Toddler Gallery
Born 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona, Hayes Rhinehart is a leading self-taught artist creating works both locally and abroad. Rhinehart’s works can be found hung on the refrigerator at his parents’ house, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Slangshot.org and now Beach House Montessori in Tampa. He currently resides in the buzzing Channelside District of downtown…
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DIY Buzz Lightyear Costume
Buzz Lightyear made the cut for this years Halloween costume. And who doesn’t love the handsome, naïve space ranger? I went off the cuff and used my kiddos Buzz Lightyear toy as a model. I created the costume using mainly cardboard and foam. Most of the materials can be found at Micheals except the backer…
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Road Trip from Arizona to Florida and Everywhere In Between
Maintaining Slangshot.org came to a halt as I became consumed with my move to the Sunshine State. But now I’m back in hopes to shed some light on the gorgeous beaches that surround me and downtown Tampa living. The cross-country road trip from Arizona to Florida proposed never before seen sites, old friends and new…
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It’s Business as Usual in Tombstone Arizona
Most teenagers had posters of pop stars on their walls. My wall was covered with gunslingers. Blame my obsession with the movie Tombstone, I guess. My first time in Tombstone was on the way back from a high school soccer game in Douglas Arizona. Our bus pulled over in historic town for a pit stop on…
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The Race For The Triple Crown (Updated daily)
TRIPLE CROWN THREAT The Home Run Race to the Triple Crown Detroit Tiger’s Baltimore Oriole’s Home Run Totals: Update: September…
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Through the Lens: Ecclectic Bisbee Arizona
On the way to Bisbee Arizona from Sierra Vista, I notice sign that read: San Pedro House. I pulled over thinking it might be a ruin but it turned out to be a 1930’s converted ranch house that now functions as a visitor’s center and bookstore/gift shop. A 100 to 150 year old massive Fremont Cottonwood…
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Upcycle: Race Cars Made From Cardboard
What little boy doesn’t love race cars? Here is an upcycled version of a roadster that your child will love to help create so he can start his own Indy 500. Racer’s start your engines… Materials: Toilet paper or paper towel rolls Exacto knife Paint (I used acrylic) Paint brushes Glue Brads Circular Punch (Not…
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Wildflowers Explode in the White Mountains of Arizona
Show Low Arizona explodes with wildflowers during the endless summer. A bike rider follows the path around Woodland Lake Park in Pinetop Arizona. Ducks wait to be fed by visitors at Woodland Lake Park in Pinetop Arizona. Sunflowers explode around Woodland Lake in Pinetop.
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Pretzels: Baking the Alphabet
What better way to learn how to spell your name than in pretzels? I think all toddlers and Germans will agree. It is edible playdough. A dream come true for little people. The warm, soft breaded delights are believed to be the world’s oldest snack. Originating from Southern France near 610 A.D., Monks created pretzels…
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