Kids love crunching into sweet, ripe apples. Though we eat them all year round in our house, fall is definitely apple season! Living in Florida, I've never actually seen an apple tree or have had a chance to visit an orchard. It's a bucket list item for me for sure! I loved the story of Johnny Appleseed when I was growing up and my kids do too. I've rounded up some … [Read more...]
Halloween Fun for the Family
I know it isn't October yet but I couldn't wait. Halloween crafts are so fun! Take advantage of the excitement to inspire your kids to create. Make some bats and spiders. Play with pumpkins and oobleck. Prepare for a fun and safe Halloween! This easy homemade oobleck from Pool Noodle Jack O Lantern has so many Halloween uses! The last time we made some Pork Chop and his … [Read more...]
Simply Clever Autumn Crafts
Autumn leaves, pumpkins, orange and black decor, and inspiration from nature are recurring themes when it comes to fall arts and crafts. But every once in a while, I come across simple and unique crafts that impress me! Luckily for me, several cute and quirky fall crafts were linked up to last week's Family Fun Friday. I know I just featured Fall crafts but the one's I … [Read more...]
Fun Thanksgiving Window Clings Craft For Kids
This Thanksgiving Window Clings craft was first shared in 2014. It has been updated and revised. (September 27, 2020.) The unexpected result of making Halloween DIY window clings, like the bats and jack o'lantern we've previously shared, is that the bare windows stick out like a sore thumb once you take them down! Our neighbors are BIG on holiday decorating. … [Read more...]
Decoupage Idea: A box full of Thanks
The holidays are all about traditions. My very large family always has Thanksgiving dinner together each year at my uncle's home. We also have a lively gift exchange the Saturday before Christmas. Crafting as a family is also one of our most favorite things about the holidays. This year we did an elegant decoupage project. As I get older, I value these traditions more and … [Read more...]