Oh spring is in the air! And with this simple spring craft, spring will be on the walls, doors, and kids too! These simple 3D paper flowers were a blast to make today. The boys wanted to do some crafting and I have a serious case of spring fever so opted for a spring craft….
Seed Germination for Kids
As I mentioned last week, our vegetable seeds arrived for our summer garden. This was our very first sign of spring around here… as we are still covered in snow. So, of course, we took the opportunity for a spring activity right away—with this seed sorting and comparing activity. And, trying to pace myself so…
Seed Art Ideas for Kids!
This week marks the beginning of Spring! Though there is nothing at all spring like around these parts yet. We have snow on top of our snow, and ice below that. This has been one long winter. But it will end. One day we will wake up and it will not look quite so white…
From One Knit Square
Sammy’s school is hosting Mayfair and I had offered to do a little crafting. Sewing, knitting, painting, I said I would be most happy to try my hand at whatever was needed. The verdict was knitting. Gulp. You might remember my knitting struggles of the past – which I (sort of) began to overcome this…
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 can’t wait to share some of the cutest and most engaging knitting projects for kids. If you come here often you might recall my struggle with knitting hats last year. The struggle…
Constellation Activities for Kids
These constellation activities are out of this world! BIG eye roll. But they will really add a twinkle to your little one’s eye. Maybe even make them feel like a star. Come on Mama, let’s rock it! (you know, like rocket?) Okay, I’m done with that now, I promise. We are doing a little learning…
Calming Lavender Lotion Bar
As you may know, we are taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle as a family. We are living simply, trying to slow down, and “make our own” whenever we can. The big trick? I need it to be easy. So much of the “making our own” is hard! But THIS, my friends—this is easy….
DIY Pebble Art Tutorial
We are big on crafting around here. I love creating, and I have passed that love along to my own little ones. This afternoon, while the boys were resting and Madeline was busy, I did some creating all on my own. And it was lovely! I found a picture of this pebble art idea on…
Painting Salt Dough
We have a new favorite dough around these parts …. Playdough is still our go to for most things, and of course our couldn’t be easier no cook playdough recipe still gets used almost weekly. But this new dough in town has some interesting fun added features – You can bake it and paint it. …