learning, creating, and celebrating with your family all year
When my kids were much younger, we always had lots of crayons around the house. In fact, we got to the point where we had a container full of broken crayons or old crayons. I had been reading a lot about recycling old crayons into new, rainbow crayons, and I knew it would be a perfect project for us! Easy and… Read More
It’s great to recycle your aluminum cans, of course. But, another cool thing you can do is make some of these easy recycled can crafts for kids! I found a variety of projects, and I’m sharing a little bit about each one of them. You’re sure to find one that’s perfect for you and your kids to tackle. 20 Cute… Read More
How to Make A Self-Watering Planter for under $10 is a post by Jennifer of Adventures in McQuill-land. My husband and I have joked that we are raising two little farm boys in a town home in Northern Virginia, not an easy task, believe me. Our youngest once devised a plan for keeping a goat in a pen outside our living… Read More
Ten Recipes for Homemade Art Supplies is a post by Tanya of Homeschooling x 3. Art projects can be a mom’s best friend! I know they are for this homeschool mama. Art projects give us something to do on days when we are stuck inside, and keep the kids off of the television and video games when they are bored. While it… Read More
Easter is coming and in our house that means lots of crafts and egg dying. Instead of using food coloring, we use natural Easter egg dyes. Natural dyes can be fun to use on paper, cloth and many other mediums, including Easter eggs! One of the best parts of using a natural dye is experimenting to see what color different materials produce…. Read More
Building Memories with a Thanksgiving Tablecloth Project is a post from guest writer Colleen from Raising Lifelong Learners. Keeping the focus on faith and family in the midst of the craziness of the holiday season can sometimes be tough. We’ve tried to start numerous traditions over the years, and have found that they all eventually go by the wayside. Why? We just don’t follow… Read More