Last year we did a great big vegetable garden in our backyard – and loved it! In fact we still have some tomatoes and green beans in the freezer. I absolutely loved being outside in my garden, and probably for that exact reason, so did my kids. I never had to ask for a helper…
St Patrick’s Day Craft: Pepper Stamping!
We really don’t celebrate St Patrick’s day. I said it. The cat is out of the bag. I am a Mom who blogs about activities for kids and I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I am not anti-leprechaun at all (in fact, if anything I would be completely pro-leprechaun). It is just that March is…
Books About Death for Kids
Books about death for kids. As a teacher, a parent, and a blogger about resources for young children there are some topics I feel I NEED to write about, but I don’t particularly WANT to write about. As many of you know, we lost our baby at the end of October. Since then we have…
The Story of Delilah
I have decided I need to tell you a story. The story of Delilah. You might recall that name as I used to write about our little duckling here once in awhile. Little Delilah came to us when she was 3 days old. There is nothing quite as cute as a duckling, so when I…
Pretty Valentine’s Day Flowers
The countdown is officially on to Valentine’s Day. Fourteen days to go! We are still making little creations to send to Grandma and Gigi for Valentine’s Day. With some Valentine’s made with celery stamping, and some cozy yarn-wrapped hearts already set to go, I thought we would make some non-heart valentines. Before we get into it,…
Loofa Snowmen!
I do believe I have found the recipe for getting my creativity flowing. The key seems to be a glass of wine and a shower (Don’t worry – I shower at night, so the wine is reasonable). I tell you – SO many inspired crafts come to me in the shower. Actually, I would love…
