When I wrote my post about art challenges for kids and adults, I knew I wanted to share some more creative challenges for kids that you might want to try while everyone is home. Why Use Creative Challenges? I like creative challenges because they give us a starting point for a range of themed activities. […]
Take an Inspiration Walk
It’s spring break here at ODC HQ, which means fitting in work and creative time around lots of outings and activities with the girl. Yesterday we visited to local botanical garden, went to a park, took a walk by the lake, bought plants (more about those tomorrow) and took a walk to dinner. We were […]
Weaving on a Stick
This perfect stick was sitting on the sidewalk in front of our house for a few days. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. That Y would be great for a little bit of weaving, I thought. And when I came across this collection of pictures of weaving on a stick, I knew I had to […]
Rock Painting
Yesterday I told you while you were out gathering leaves to paint that you should pick up a rock, too. We’re going to use it today in a simple rock painting activity. All you need for this one is a rock, some paint and a paintbrush or two. I decided mine kind of looked like […]
Make Dinner Easy and Get on to the Fun Fall Stuff
It feels like life has been super crazy busy lately, more even than normal. The girl has after school activities three days a week, it’s a busy time for husband and me at work, and it’s also the time of year we most want to be outside because it’s still light and cool in the […]
Appreciate the Changing Seasons with a Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Getting Creative at the Museum
We are so lucky to have, a relatively short drive from home, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. This place is not something you’d expect in a place that’s still sometimes thought of as the middle of nowhere, but it’s great to be able to see amazing art (we have “Rosie the Riveter” and the […]