We were up North visiting family for the weekend and I felt quite like my Mother. My Mom would always (always) be knitting away when we went on long car rides, and this car ride I was doing just that. Now, there is one humongous difference of course. My Mom is an experienced and excellent…
Christmas Ornaments to Make with Kids
I must say, even though I know it is early for most, we are totally into the Christmas spirit over here! Garlands are hung, lights are lit, and that woodstove is burning strong day and night. Last year, my boys had so much fun making Christmas ornaments. So much so, in fact, when we were…
A Pretty Winter Lantern Craft
You know when you have an idea for a craft that you think will turn out super cute and then, well, it doesn’t? I bring you, my lantern craft. Actually, it still turned out pretty, just not as I had intended. But I’m jumping ahead a little. We have been invited to participate in a…
Knitting for Kids
If it seems unbelievably ridiculous that I am about to write about knitting – hold onto your hats – because here I go. I am excited to partner with Oak Meadow today to bring you some of the cutest and most engaging knitting projects for kids. If you come here often you might recall my…
Make a Treasure Chest!
Do you have a little collector or two at home? I sure do. A lot of our homeschool learning activities don’t happen with pencil and paper, but instead with art and projects and paintings and creating lots of lovely and wonderful ‘things’! These two points, of course, mean that my little collectors will not be…
DIY Puppets
Puppets! Goodness, I had forgotten about puppets! With our most recent quiet bin (the puppet making one below) I have been reminded of the important role puppets can play in children’s play. Letting little ones create their own characters is a fabulous means to helping them immerse themselves in the beautiful land of make believe….
Cottage Craft Ideas
We head away each summer to a cottage with my parents, sisters, brother, and all the spouses and kids between us. It is always busy, but something I look forward to every year. Lots of time to laugh and visit and catch up. Last year, the apple juice cups outnumbered the wine glasses. And this…
Valentine’s Day Playdough
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. We whipped up a batch of my favourite no-cook playdough this week (I tell you friends, this recipe is the best! It takes 3 minutes to make and keeps for months.) I added a few jewels, cupcake liners, and heart shaped cookie cutters…
Woven Heart Basket: A simple tutorial
We made these simple and beautiful woven heart baskets again, so I thought I would share this post again too! Hard to believe I first wrote about these two years ago. Boy time flies, and apparently very little actually changes in our house … well except the house. Anyways … Here it is: We have…
Waldorf in Our Home
We are beginning to move full swing into the holiday season and I have been planning the two weeks we will all be at home. With some down time I thought it would be a great chance to plan a few activities with my little ones, and since I do love all things Waldorf, I…