Many of my friends shared their New Year’s Resolutions with me. I have never been much of a Resolution girl however I am a girl who sets goals and writes them down therefore it is easy for me to understand the motivation behind naming Resolutions. One of the Resolutions that I repeatedly heard & saw… Read More
I love Christmas traditions. One of my most treasured traditions is making ornaments each year with my boys. My all time favorite homemade ornaments are any of the ones my boys have created with Salt Dough. Their fingerprints are still so vividly recognizable and the impressions of their small fingers is a sweet sweet memory.
Happy December! At our house we LOVE counting down to Christmas and this simple project is the perfect way to update the days left until Christmas or any other holiday. A Dry Erase Christmas Countdown It is easy to make & easy to update daily!
“Don’t wish for it, work for it”. Those words are printed on a wood sign that sits in my boys’ bathroom. My wish
Washi what? Washi Tape! If you have not heard of this crafting craze then read on… Washi Tape is a rice paper type tape
There is something about crafts created with little handprints that absolutely warm my heart. And a handprint craft that doubles as a Snowman Ornament; well, that melts my heart. My three year old describes this ornament as “a wid with Mommy, Daddy, Bubby, and me wooking wike Snowmen”. That it is. An upcycled can lid… Read More
My three year old has a prize “pine cone co-wection”. Yep. He collects Pine Cones. And mostly his collection sits on a shelf in his bedroom however from time to time we create fun animals with his Pine Cones. (See our Easter Bunny here.) This week we created Turkeys! Feathers included.
Play Dough is a daily activity at our house. We use cookie cutters, rolling pins, toothpicks, and even hot wheels to create, mold, and let our imaginations run wild! This Ten Minute Play Dough recipe requires five ingredients that you likely already have tucked away in your pantry, requires NO cooking, and is easily ready for… Read More
A Chalkboard Terracotta Pot is a simple handmade gift that can share loving messages for a special someone in your life. Perfect to hold… Flowers, Herbs, Pens, Cosmetics & more. And a fun way to share messages with… Moms & Dads, Grandparents, Teachers & loved ones.
We are just a few days away from moving back to our home state… below are My Top 12 Moving Tips; to ensure a more organized and smoother relocation. Keep Notes Use notebook/list to write down anything “forgettable” during the transition, to track dates scheduled to turn off utilities, new utility phone numbers & account… Read More
For the past few months I have been on the hunt for a platform bed for my oldest son. I have searched the internet, looked at countless furniture stores and researched plenty of DIY sites. Finally, I found plans for a platform bed that my son liked and my brother who is awesome with woodworking… Read More
The Bald Eagle is our National Bird. With all the red, white, & blue crafts and décor during the summer months, a Bald Eagle sounded like the perfect symbol of freedom to add to the mix. This fun project turned out to be my little guy’s favorite of all time. HE LOVES HIS EAGLE.
A weekend roundup of TEN activities for kids! Included are activities that help develop fine motor skills, a couple crafts that grandparents will love, along with homemade Play Dough and Fun Foam. Who doesn’t love creating with the squishy stuff? You likely have the supplies in your kitchen to make Play Dough or Fun Foam. And if your kids like Fruit… Read More
This Caterpillar Clothespin is a fun project for all ages! These handmade clips add a cute touch to the refrigerator and serve a real purpose when it’s time to tuck open bags back into the pantry. They also make a great handmade gift for grandparents, neighbors, and teachers. To find out what you will need… Read More
The book The Very Hungry Caterpillar (by Eric Carle) is a favorite at our house. And a perfect craft to go along with reading this colorful Caterpillar book is painting and creating your own colorful Egg Carton Caterpillar!
This preschool age activity is perfect for working on fine motor skills while practicing counting, sorting, naming colors, creating patterns, and enjoying a sugary snack while learning. It is a busy time activity that will keep those toddler & preschool minds as busy as their little fingers.
