Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Saturday, February 26, 20112 – 5 p.m. UT Austin Campus http://www.engr.utexas.edu/wep/k12/girlday

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Girl Day) is an international event celebrated during Engineers Week each year for 1st through 8th grade students. Families and educators are encouraged to join their students at The University of Texas at Austin for an afternoon of engineering fun. Girl Day gives 1st through 8th grade students a chance to:
* have fun doing grade-specific, hands-on engineering activities,
* meet students, professors and engineers from industry, and
* see what it's like to be an engineer.

The Girl Scouts of Central Texas will have Girl Day patches for sale at the event. All Girl Day participants will receive a Girl Day giveaway as well as an activity passport to record the day's events. Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is offered FREE of charge but registration is required. Individual and group registration is available online at: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/wep/k12/girlday.

Homemade Christmas Gifts

Each Christmas I try to do some homemade gifts. I have made book bags, aprons, books, puppets, rag dolls, tutus, scrapbooks, and now doll clothes.

My 7 year old daughter really wanted an American Girl doll, which I have no objection to. They are great books and cute dolls. But since they are outrageously expensive ($90 + up), and we do need to buy food, I decided to buy a cheaper 18 in. doll and make some doll clothes for it. This doll was purchased at Michael's with a 40% off coupon (great deal found by my good friend Sunnie). The original price was $16.99, so it cost under $12! I was blessed to get free patterns for the clothes too - thanks Sunnie's mom! The clothes were made out of old clothes I had collected in my rag bag, so I didn't pay anything for fabric. I made these 3 outfits, and she got 2 more complete outfits (with shoes and everything!) from Grandma. My sister also crocheted a shawl and hat for the doll. I think she has played with it every day since Christmas! It does take a lot of time, but I do love home made gifts!