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Notions: Creativity and Kids

There’s a well-known quote attributed to Picasso that says all children are born artists, the trouble is keeping them that way when the grow up. These days, it’s also apparently a problem to keep them as artists as they are growing up. Because I’ve been thinking about creativity for moms, …

The Halloween Skirt without a Pattern

Sarah White October 20, 2015 Holidays / Kids / Sewing3 Comments

It’s well documented that sometimes I have an idea for a project and am not really sure how it’s going to turn out. Usually I don’t take pictures at all when I’m doing such a thing, even if I hope to be able to blog about it when it’s done. …

Notions: Cooking with Kids Edition

Sarah White October 19, 2015 Cooking / Kids / Notions4 Comments

My husband’s birthday was Friday (as I have mentioned), and we celebrated with his family on Saturday, which always means his mom makes pineapple upside down cake. I’ve had the recipe for years but I’ve never actually made it because, well, hers is surely better. But I mentioned that it …

Use What You Have to Make a Fort Kit Gift

Sarah White October 12, 2015 Crafts / Fabric Crafts / Kid Crafts and Activities / Kids / Make Do and MakeOne Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringingInnovation #CollectiveBias As a crafter I feel like the aim of at least some of what I do is to help the environment. While I do make things out of new things I …

Encourage Kids to Try New Vegetables with this Fun eBook

Sarah White October 9, 2015 Kids / ReviewsLeave a comment

There have been times — and there still are — when food has been a struggle for us with the girl. We like a much more varied menu than she does, and would be a lot closer to vegetarian without her influence over our meal planning. Still, I know we’re …

Simple Foam Jack o’Lantern Play

Sarah White October 6, 2015 Crafts / Holidays / Kid Crafts and Activities / KidsLeave a comment

The other morning, after we had been out on a date, the girl woke us up just a little entirely too early. She was totally ready to go and we totally were not. As husband made pancakes, I offered the girl a project I’d been saving for an occasion when …

Notions: Halloween Crafts and Games

Sarah White September 28, 2015 Crafts / Holidays / Kid Crafts and Activities / Kids / NotionsLeave a comment

I know I just wrote about pumpkin crafts last week, but tis the season for lots of fun fall things so I wanted to add a few more in case you’re still looking for ideas to do as we gear up for Halloween or if you’re planning a Halloween party …