Have your kids been collecting natural treasures all summer? My kids have collected shells (from two beaches and the playground sand), rocks, seed pods from the park, acorns, nuts and seeds, even foreign currency they found washed up on the shore. … [Read more...]
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$10 Decorating: 5 Living Room Updates Using Spray Paint
Never underestimate the power of spray paint. So says Shelli of a la mode in describing her side-table makeover. And she's right. A can of spray paint can do wonders to remake old furniture or decor, and update your living room in a flash! Here … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Ideas by Deborah Taylor-Hough
As the years go by, it seems to become more and common for parents to be expected to give gifts to their children's teachers at school. For many families, there's a fine line between showing appreciation and going broke. Finding just the right … [Read more...]
Paper Mache Craft for Kids by Kimberly Danger
PAPER MACHE 2 parts water 1 part flour 2 Tbsp. salt Newspaper strips Mix water, flour and salt to make paste. Boil paste mixture over low heat and stir until thick and glossy. Use forms to create desired shape. Dip newspaper strips in paste … [Read more...]
Searching for Spring Break Activities? Try Egg Carton Crafts!
While looking for something fun to do outdoors this Spring, I decided to recycle an egg carton into a fun craft and nature activity for my preschooler. Egg carton crafts are simple and frugal, and you probably already have one on hand. We … [Read more...]
Kids Craft: Edible Finger Paint
One of my current goals is to get my baby more involved in art projects. He is 15 months, which is apparently a great age for finger painting, because he really enjoyed this art project. Here is what I did to make this craft easier with a … [Read more...]