I love scrapbook paper (even though I don't scrapbook--go figure). I also have a long time love of decoupage. Paper and glue just go together and I have been combining the two as long as I can remember. It is also easy enough that the kids can help. They like to "paint" the glue on for me. A spring craft-a-palooza is about to start here in the corner so I thought I would … [Read more...]
Easy No Dye Easter Egg Idea
I eat a lot of hard-boiled eggs. It's part of my healthy eating plan. I like egg "whites"--but pinks, blues, and greens not so much. I get the icks when I think about eating eggs that have been hidden in piles of leaves. Then I get grossed out by eggs that have tinted whites because of the dye. Maybe it's just me but I think a lot of eggs are wasted on Easter. I am … [Read more...]
Faux Suncatcher Easter Egg Kid Crafts
This spring break we have been having a crafting bonanza. My kids LOVE arts and crafts and we have been coming up with some masterpieces. This craft is easy and inexpensive. It's perfect for the busy mom or even the absolutely hates crafting kind of mom. You'll need Liquid Starch (I use Sta-Flo Liquid Starch which can be found on Amazon or … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Seed starting Preschool Project
Spring is coming! It comes a little earlier here in the Sunshine state so I may have gotten a little bit of a head start but since I am not much of gardener, I probably needed it. My preschooler loves to play in dirt, look at flowers, and be outside. She and I both love salad (I know--it makes me so proud) and lettuce grows quickly, which is great for keeping kids … [Read more...]
Easy Filled Heart Valentine’s Cards
Last year I bought Valentine's cards. They were much less work for me. However, I couldn't help but notice that all the other parents shop at Target too. There were many duplicates. This year I decided that we would make cards for my youngest's class and use printed ones for my son's class. (My son's kindergarten teacher made filling out the cards with each student in … [Read more...]