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I was recently shopping in a store with lots of antiques and homemade pieces and came across a beautiful bulletin board that I just had to replicate and share. The piece I originally saw used an antique picture frame, minus the picture, and was hugely expensive. But what was so cool about the whole piece is that where the picture and glass once were, there was chicken wire with small clips holding memorabilia. I immediately thought of my kids and … continued…
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It’s funny because as an adult, Valentine’s Day is fun, yes. But as a kid, Valentine’s Day is REALLY FUN! My kids love it. They’ve got to pick out the best cards, which the last few years, have included small trinkets like Silly Bands and themed erasers. Filling out the cards is a whole exciting process. And then, there are the decorations. Again, as an adult, I really don’t need any. But, as a kid, decorations are a must have. … continued…
My girls love to make pompoms. Over the summer, they took a pompom making class and had a blast making adorable pompom animals. Now they’ve expanded their repertoire into making pompom wreaths to decorate their bedroom. They got this idea from my Bernat yarn newsletter and I think it’s a great craft for cold January days; it’s easy and it’ll keep the kids busy while they’re stuck indoors. For this craft, you may not have to make a special trip … continued…
We’ve all been there before. We’ve got a party to attend and we need to bring a dessert. But what tray do you use? You can use one of your own and ask for it back. You can buy a disposable tray and just leave it. But, why not make your tray the hit of the party! Bake your own tray out of round mint candies. Use it to haul your goodies and then once those goodies have been devoured, … continued…
My daughter recently came home from school and proudly pronounced, “Christmas is for all of your senses.” They had been discussing senses at school and she told me about the pretty lights and decorations for vision, prickly needles on the tree for touch, carols for hearing and candy canes for taste. Even with all this stiff competition, the whole class decided that nothing beats the “smell” of Christmas. And I’m pretty sure I agree! This discussion triggered my memory for … continued…
I like the time around Thanksgiving. Fall is usually giving us a last hurrah, but it’s clear that winter’s coming. For me, it’s a cozy time of year with family and friends. It’s a nice break from the frenzy of Halloween and a chance to breathe before the festivities of Christmas. As far as decorations go, November also offers a bit of ease. In this case a little goes a long way; a few colorful gourds and squashes, a bountiful … continued…
Fall leaf color is irresistible, especially for kids. Mine run around collecting as many pretty leaf colors and cool shapes as they can. So, I figured, why not turn this fun into a learning experience and make leaf identification books. This is a great activity for kids of all ages. For younger kids, you can focus on learning colors and counting. As they get older, they can start to identify the leaves by name. Teenagers, can identify the leaves along … continued…
Yes, you can say Halloween is all about the costumes and candy. But, I think it’s the decorations that make it cool! In my house, this is the holiday where my husband loves to join in the planning, executing and enjoying of the decorations. He’s like a kid in a candy store! So, a few years ago, when my mom gave me an article from her Woman’s Day magazine about wine bottle spirits, I jumped at the chance to make … continued…
If you’re like me, you’ve got plenty of empty clear glass jars and vases around the house. I’ve even got a box of generic vases leftover from my wedding. I’ll surely never have a use for most of these items at the same time. In reality, I only use a few favorites over and over again. I recently decided I needed to start using some of my vases in my decorating rather than waiting for the mother-load of bouquets to … continued…
