It’s going on 10 days with 100+ degree temperatures, it’s too hot for the kids to even play in the pool, and you’re all going a little crazy in the air conditioning 24/7. What’s a mom to do?
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Seeing red, white, and blue
Hard to believe it, but summer is here! The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner, a favorite decorating time for Americana fans! Planning outdoor activities? Get the kids involved. Here are some great sites to find fun … Read More ...
TV show promotes Youngsters crafting
It is so refreshing to see a television show for kids that encourages crafting and using their imagination instead of commercialized products! The Sprout channel has an evening program that shows kids how to create craft projects that coincide with … Read More ...
Cinco De Mayo Crafts
Are your kids having a Cinco de Mayo party at school? Need craft ideas? Here ya go!
Ojo De Dios Medallions. These are pretty easy to create, just wrap the floss around the sticks to create very pretty creations.… Read More ...
This is different
I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s a “twist” on those bread ties we toss out. The are call Art Fun Twists and you can bend and shape them into anything your heart desires. Wouldn’t these make a cool … Read More ...
Dying Easter Eggs
How much fun is it to dye Easter eggs with your kids? We always poured hot water, food coloring, and vinegar in butter tubs and plop in the eggs. We had more dye on us and everything else than the … Read More ...
Update
Just wanted to let you all know that our Elvis Benefit Concert for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center was a HUGE success! We raised about $3,000 for the center with ticket sales, concession stand, a raffle, and our silent auction. … Read More ...
Bulk Craft Kits For Girl Guides and Classrooms
www.makingfriends.com is filled with great craft kids and ideas and they are very reasonable. They have a sale page where I found this great project that you can share with your child’s entire class….and then some!
The kit has everything … Read More ...
Hippity Hoppity Easter is on it’s way…
How cute is this Easter cottage! Finished, it is 6″ tall and is made out of pre-cut foamies, which are great for little hands. The cute little bunny and Easter eggs add to the cottage’s charm. The best … Read More ...
Helping others…
Wow…it’s been a while since I’ve had a post, but I have been a busy bee! I’m always trying to help out others, it’s something that I feel is very important to teach my children. I’ve been working with a … Read More ...
Kwik Crafts Website Review
Just found this site tonight while looking for cool new stuff, www.kwikcrafts.com. It has tons of projects for the kids and great prices too! I have requested a catalog and can’t wait to go through it with Lindsey. I … Read More ...
For Little Hands…
Do you remember making paper chains when you were young? Well now even the smallest of fingers can create colorful chains. These pre-cut strips of paper are pre-gummed, so all you do is wet it and stick it! You will … Read More ...
To get them started
This is a great way to get your child’s craft box filled to the brim. It’s called Collosal Box of Crafts. t has sequin, google eyes, craft sticks, feathers, glue pens, a project book, and lots more.
This is great! … Read More ...
Kids ARE crafting!
I was browsing Ebay when I ran across some of the cutest polymer clay dolls I have ever seen! I was so amazed by their detail that I had to buy one. Here is an example of one I found.… Read More ...
Hobby Lobby update
I contacted Hobby Lobby, by email,to let them know that the paint-by-number kit I had purchased was dried out. I just wanted to let them know so they could check the rest of the kits. I was so surprised when … Read More ...