I sort of dropped the ball this year when it comes to great fall projects. We always do autumn crafts and art activities and we try to venture out for pumpkin-picking and other fall fun. But this autumn was packed with more weddings and funerals, travel and sickness, and overall BUSYNESS than … [Read more...]
Do-It-Yourself Book Snowballs
While I'm trying very hard to acclimate myself to the world of e-books, there are few things I find warmer and lovelier than an old-fashioned hard-copy book. I love the look. I love the feel. I even love the smell! And the more the pages yellow and become dog-eared, both … [Read more...]
ROCK MONSTERS! Plus Tips for Making Crafting with Kids Less Stressful
Kids love crafts. Moms often DO NOT! Let's be honest--trying to do a craft with multiple children of multiple ages can quickly turn into multiplied chaos! And of course the younger the children, the more your project is liable to try your patience! But these Rock Monsters made for an easy, … [Read more...]