The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen. ‘Tis the season for baking delicious treats to give away to family and friends, but homeschooling moms like us still need to get some work accomplished. Why not tie holiday baking to your homeschool geography lessons for a fun twist? Recently, my kids and I studied […]
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,And when we find ourselves in the place just right,'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.When true simplicity is gained,To bow and to bend we shan't be…
If you have ever wanted to make a DIY light up marquee but felt a little intimidated, then I have a project for you! You should totally make these DIY string art ornaments. They are very much like a mini marquee in that you’ll use a light from your Christmas tree to light up the…
‘Tis the season to bring out everything pumpkin and have it consume every nook and cranny of your house! These Paper Strip Pumpkins are the perfect project to deck your halls this Autumn!
Christmas Lights Using Chalk Pastel
Beautiful winter process art for preschoolers and toddlers | winter art for preschoolers | winter painting ideas for kids | epsom salt paintings
Check out this tutorial for DIY Valentine Gnomes! With simple craft materials you can make some easy to love Valentine gnomes in no time!
it's a little nutso here at the shed, more so than usual. school is nearly out, Our #2 graduates high school today ('tis a big deal here, he...
Tis' the season . . . for SICK KIDS! It seems like we only get about a month into school before EVERYONE starts to get sick. Today's Safety and Preparedness Family Home Evening is all about . . . Good Hygiene! I put together some cards to help remind family members to wash their hands . . . the RIGHT way. Remind the FAM that . . . This is an absolute after using the restroom! Remind them to wash before eating as well. Here are the CARDS: Get your hands wet . . . Add some soap . . . Sing the "Twinkle Little Star" Song while you work the bubbles along . . . Rinse the bubbles away . . . and Dry them 'til they sparkle! OTHER PRACTICE ACTIVITIES: Have your family follow you into the bathroom for a quick lesson in hand washing. Show them the proper way to sneeze and cough! You sneeze and cough into your elbow so that the germs won't spread as easily as they would if you sneezed into your hand. Use Kleenex to blow your nose . . . instead of your hand. Nothing feels better than a fresh clean mouth. Now is a great time to check teeth brushing skills. Remember to replace your toothbrushes after you've had the flu. Warning Don't Try This At Home: I tried to boil mine so that they would be sanitized, but ended up melting the brissles. So, I ended up buying new ones anyway!!! Remind them NOT to share: Hats, Scarves, or Headbands! I can't even talk about what could happen with this one. It makes my head itch just thinking about it. Moving ON . . . Keep pens and pencils out of your mouth. If you or your children are sick . . . PLEASE STAY HOME! Especially from NURSERY. Maybe you could have your own little lesson at home. Pull out the Living Scriptures movies and let them snuggle up in a blanket so they can rest and recover. (I don't think they'll mind.) I know it's not always easy when you have work or other appointments scheduled, but I have a feeling there will be a lot of grateful people. If you are in the Nursery, here's a fun little door sign for you to use: Here's the PDF: This includes the Hand Washing Cards, the Nursery Sign and the Recipe. Safety and Preparedness Family Home Evening PDF Time for Treats! I decided we might as well follow up with a Fun Bug Treat called . . . Here's the Recipe: 1 Chocolate Cake Mix (Follow the directions to make the batter.) Add cupcake papers to cupcake tins and fill to 1/2 full. Bake according to the instructions on the box. Let cool completely. Use a melon baller to scoop out the center of the cupcake. Reserve crumbs for later. Add a dollop of frosting to the center of the cupcake. Add gummy worms and gummy bugs to the part of the cupcake that has been scooped out. Now just add the crumbs to the top of the cupcake to make it look like dirt. The crumbs came from the part of the cupcake you scooped out. That's all there is to it! ENJOY! I will be posting a "How To" for Pandemic Kits Later Today!
A simple and sweet ornament idea that kids can make. All you need is a few popsicle sticks, colors, glue, and a printable to make this Nativity ornament.
I think I'm just going to go ahead and declare this week SCHOOL week, because there is so much to share and I don't think I can get it into one post. For starters, Aliyah
Well we finally got into Christmas gear this week and there has been a craft frenzy going on here… none of which I can show you at all… ‘Tis the season for extreme secrecy and no cameras behind closed doors!!! But here is one quick bit of craftiness that we can can show you… All …
Lest We Forget. Jacqueline's collection of WWI (1939-1945) prints honours all those that fell or were injured in the Second World War
Tis the season for wreaths galore! Our newest DIY paper wheat fall wreath is the perfect seasonal project to dress up your home...
Snowflake decorations are a fun way to celebrate all the winter holidays! Click for the tutorial and our easy way to create this fun DIY.
From fake cactus to rustic hanging sticks, we've found 19 fun alternative Christmas trees that will fill your house with festive cheer.
Seattle has really been slacking in the snow department--we've only had one snow day this year, and it was all melted by mid-afternoon! So for Christmas, I made some 3D snowflakes so we could still have a "white Christmas" of sorts. I learned how to make these from a girl at my work, so maybe everyone already knows about them...but they were new to me! I think they're pretty cool […]
As a child of 1980s America, I never outgrew my love for steakhouse creamed spinach. Something tells me I'm not alone. Here's how to make it at home.
Everything from Barbie pink to cozy minimalism.
Spider webs are common to Halloween, but this sticky spider web activity can be played all year long. It's a fun challenge to get kids moving!
Me on the Map - Activities, games, crafts, printables - So many activities to keep the kids busy and active this summer!
"Tis the season of giving and oh boy, do I have gifts for you, courtesy of Heather Eddy Art ! If you've ever wanted to create folde...
Toilet paper roll is not the first material you may think about to create Christmas ornaments. You may change your mind after seeing this easy DIY to make
Colourful DIY paper Christmas lights.
I'm not an artist - so trust me - if I can make this painting, it has to be pretty easy! I HAD to try this art project just because it's fun. And cool. And sciency. (My browser is telling me that's not a real word... haha) This salt and watercolor snowflake art project actually teaches you something, and I LOVE that! I'll be the first person to raise my hand and admit, 'I can't draw or paint'. And trying to make me do either of those two things will make me want to hide my head in embarrassment. (I'm
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Goal setting is a life skill that is never too early to start developing. Learning to set goals teaches children to take responsibility for themselves.
Sadie, Sarah, Emily, Hannah and Jessi Proud to announce my Bow-Tie Bracelets are now available at Kiel James Patrick. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest this weekend. I am so excited by the response my designs have received, and will be announcing the lucky winners tomorrow.
