My dishes went unwashed today, I didn’t make the bed, I took his hand and followed Where his eager footsteps led. Oh yes, we went adventuring, My little son and I, Exploring all the great outdoors Beneath the summer sky. We waded in a crystal stream, We wandered through a wood. My kitchen wasn’t swept…
Month: May 2010
Easy Craft: Make Paint With Water Pages!
(Art by Victoria) Here’s a super simple craft that’s fun for all ages. Make paint with water pages! Here’s how: Draw a picture with a permanent pen or dark crayon. If you like, you can draw it in pencil first and then go over it with a dark permanent marker. Fill in sections of the…
Certifiable
When my girls were little, I sometimes came up with creative ways to occupy them when I was sick. Between problem pregnancies and long-term illnesses, I spent a lot of time on the couch with little girls who were not the type to sit still and watch Sesame Street. One of the ways I used…
Easy, Beautiful Suncatchers!
I am in love with this darling idea from tales from the corner house! This is just white glue and bits of glass and plastic baubles. Brilliant and beautiful!
Good Stuff
Here’s a bit of the fun things that have been keeping my browser busy lately… Get Your Craft On has instructions for the most darling faux jewelry shirts. I doubt ours would be this fancy, but I’m sure my kiddos would love to make some! Isn’t this the most fun idea ever?!!!! It’s a rain…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Happy Monday! I’m writing this armed with a box of kleenex and lots of hot tea, doing my best to defeat some spring bug that has waylaid half our household (and pretty much losing). So I’ll get right to the good stuff! Here’s a few super simple ways to make some magical memories with your…
Fashion Choices
One of the things I love about children is their fashion bravery. There is nothing quite as wonderful as taking a walk with a winged princess, a superhero or a small child wearing 18 separate patterns. Here’s how my boys dressed for an evening stroll yesterday. Note: It was not raining. I smiled the whole…
Dinner Conversations!
Apparently the link to the dinner conversation starters has been moved. A couple of people asked about it and until I can find its new location or another set, I figured I’d just write up a list of my own. 🙂 Just highlight these and paste them into a word document, print and cut out. …
Happy Pics
I’m back! Sorry to be gone so long and so quiet! I promise to get back to sharing neat stuff tomorrow. In the meantime, here’s a few pics of our week in Nebraska that make me smile. 🙂 Here’s to good friends, field trips, silly fun, English chocolate, dancing in the rain and finding everyday…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Hello from Nebraska! We’re down visiting magical mama Tiffany and her gang again. I’m so sorry to be so scarce lately but here’s a few ways to make a bit of magic for the new week… 1. Get a box of chalk pastels (cheap ones are $2 or $3 at arts and crafts stores) and…