Lego stamping is a fun alternative to finger painting and it creates the perfect effect for painting maize! My mom went to Oregon to visit my Grandma, and before she left she mentioned that "Mimi" was hoping to get more fun crafts from the boys like the ones we … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Craft for Kids
Ahhhhh......Spring is in the air! I love March and April. They are absolutely the BEST months to live in Southern California! The weather is just gorgeous-sunny and warm during the day (it was HOT today!) but the mornings are cool and the evenings are perfect for sitting … [Read more...]
25 Recipes, Crafts and Ideas for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday centered around food, family and a grateful heart. It has the tough job of going up against Christmas and sometimes gets a little lost in the fray. I've put together a collection of crafts, ideas for kids, snacks, side dishes, desserts and … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Did you know a group of turkeys is called a rafter? It's also called a gang. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. Maybe it has to do with wild turkeys vs. domestic ones? Anyway, I made this rafter of turkeys in anticipation of Thanksgiving this year. I am hoping … [Read more...]
Pointillism Painting with Pom Poms
There's a show on Amazon that is an instant hit in our house! Creative Galaxy is about a little alien boy named Arty who travels around with his pal Epiphany (I loved this little sidekick) solving problems with art! It really plays towards a child's natural inclinations to … [Read more...]
Owl Gift Bag-Guest Post
Today I am so excited to introduce you to Mary Kate from Christianity Cove, a fantastic resource for Sunday School lessons, homeschool resources and all sorts of cute crafts for kids (not just "churchy" ones, in case you were wondering) :) After checking out these … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments: Vol. 2, Day 43
I have a love/hate relationship with today's post. You see, we decided to have an ornament exchange for our co-op's Christmas party and I was excited to try these DIY Painted Ornaments I had seen floating around Pinterest. The clear globes were so popular this year, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Story Bead Bracelet
A few years ago, my oldest son, Bryce came home with a bead bracelet on his arm. He was not very verbal at the time (he has autism) but he was able to communicate the Thanksgiving story to me by looking at the beads on his bracelet and remembering what each color stood for. It … [Read more...]
