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, I’m also thinking about our […]
The Halloween Skirt without a Pattern
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. So it is with this […]
Notions: Cooking with Kids Edition
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 would be good sometime for […]
Use What You Have to Make a Fort Kit Gift
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 also like to find ways […]
Encourage Kids to Try New Vegetables with this Fun eBook
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 lucky that she eats as […]
Simple Foam Jack o’Lantern Play
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 I needed something simple to […]
Notions: Halloween Crafts and Games
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 for your kids. If you […]