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Stained Glass Ornaments
- November 13, 2013
Do you remember being a kid and making those stained glass ornaments that were really just melted beads? I absolutely adored them so much, and I begged my parents to buy them for me every year. And of course every … read more
Microwave Play Dough
- October 18, 2013
We make a lot of crafts around here. Because of that I am always looking for easier ways to do things. So when I heard about making play dough in the microwave I jumped at the opportunity to give it … read more
Pumpkin Spice Play Dough
- October 11, 2013
It is officially that time of year again. The time of the pumpkin. Pumpkin spiced everything. You can’t turn the corner without being bombarded with the sight and smell of pumpkins. I’m not really complaining, I happen to love pumpkins. … read more
Shake Painting
- October 9, 2013
My kids enjoy painting. Sadly the activity doesn’t last as long as I wish it did. Perhaps it’s because I let them do it too often, so it is no longer a novelty. So to keep things fresh I like … read more
Send a Hug
- October 2, 2013
My parents live pretty far away from us, and with the economy what it is we don’t often get the opportunity to visit with them. Thankfully we live in a cool age of technology so we can FaceTime or Skype … read more
Salt Painting
- August 30, 2013
My three kids are budding little artists. We cannot get enough art projects done around here. One of our new favorites involves school glue, salt, and colored water. This is an easy afternoon experiment, not exactly an art project because … read more
Playing Cards
- August 23, 2013
Summer time for me always brings back memories of spending time at my grandparent’s house. More specifically I remember learning to play all manner of card games with them. Nowadays it seems that the fun of playing cards has been … read more
Soap Races
- August 21, 2013
It is hot. All I want to do is sit outside in a pool with a drink that has an umbrella inside. My kids have other ideas though. They want to run and play, and get dirty. I am for … read more
Water Play Yo-Yo
- August 19, 2013
Summer means being outside and playing in the glorious water. My kids, much like me, love to play in the water. And they really love water balloons. Their love of water balloons, and my love of keeping them active and … read more
S’mores in a Solar Oven
- August 9, 2013
My brood of kids just returned home from camp. Along with all of the fun stories and games was a gem I wanted to pass along. Solar Oven S’mores. This really is as awesome as it sounds, and easy. I … read more