Category Archives: Crafts
Works for Me Wednesday: Make your own Boo Boo Packs
If you have kids, you know they get hurt….often! I don’t know why that is. For some reason they try to disprove gravity, head on, several times a day. Sometimes they win, and some times gravity wins. When kids get hurt they need hugs, kisses, a band aid, and sometimes an ice pack. I [...]
Summer Craft: Beach Wreath
Alot of you know that we have been spending a ton of time at the beach lately! We are lucky to live close enough that we can go whenever we want. The downside is ….I have enough sea shells to open my own shop. My kids love collecting the darn things, but we have no [...]
Christmas Craft: Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
OH, I love to make these with the kids. They are easy and smell so wonderful! Just make sure everyone knows that they are not cookies and they are not edible. Just ask my brother in law ! To make these ornaments you will need: Equal parts of cinnamon & applesauce – I suggest 1 [...]
Freebie: Pumpkin Carving Patterns
I thought these were a great thing to post! It gives you guys the opportunity to try something new on the old Jack O Lantern this year! I would love to see what you come up with! Hersheys.com offers patterns by level of difficulty. DisneyFamily.com has 6 free character patterns that include Mickey Mouse, Tigger [...]
Halloween Craft: Make your own SLIME
Time for a fun Halloween Craft. It is also great for homeschoolers, because it is science related! We are going to make slime! 2 different versions! The first reminds me of GAK! You know the stuff that they used to sell that they had on Nickelodeon. Yes…back in the day! It is super easy to [...]
Halloween Craft: Stuffed Frankenstein
I saw this and I knew I had to make it…..well, my kids had to make it! It is super easy, wallet friendly, and what kid doesn’t like to paint?! Here are the easy directions. You will need…. 2 Large piece of paper (I used painters paper. You could use newspaper.) Green paint Black paint [...]
Tide You Over Tuesday with a Twist: Homemade Playdough
This week we are doing something a little different. This isn’t an edible recipe, but one that I am a firm believer everyone should have on hand! Homemade playdough is made with ingredients that you have in your pantry and costs pennies compared to what you buy at the store. OH….but the smell of Playdough! [...]
