via familyfun.go.com Easter is a time of renewal, a rebirth. It’s also a time for pretty dresses, patent leather shoes and chocolate bunnies. However, I also try to avoid artificial dyes in my diet and that includes when I am dying Easter Eggs. Instead of breaking out my recipe book, I decided to share this […]
Feature Friday: St. Patrick’s Day Fun
March 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I love St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrating his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century on March 17th is quite the tradition. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick’s Day, we now have festivities that include Chicago releasing 40 pounds of dye […]
Feature Friday: Handmade Wall Art for your Kid’s Room
February 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Russian Dolls canvas for child / baby nursery. Matryoshka dolls painting for girls room. Personalize and customize by Wallfry As seen on HGTV.com – Canvas Growth Chart – Woodland Gnome – Boy – FREE Personalization by InkTreePress Boys wall art nursery decoration colorful “Whiiii We’re Flying” (Rectangular) by jolinne You Are My Sunshine Poster by […]
Feature Friday: Do-It-Yourself, DIY Family Craft Kits
January 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pink Kitty Doll DIY Kit by DotoriShop TREASURY ITEM DIY toy sailboat by owlandpussycat 5 Kids Super Hero SUPER FRIEND Valentine Cards or birthday DIY craft kit party mask packs by frogsandflowers Just for Boys – Card Making Kit by capturingcreativity DIY Kit – Fairy Door by TaDaaStudio Yarn Sheep Craft Kit by CraftsForKids Mini […]
Feature Friday: Handmade for Valentine’s Day
January 7, 2011 by 11 Comments
Heart Frosted Cookies – Design Your Own by GourmetPlay Personalized Boys’ Dumptruck with Hearts Valentine’s Day Cards by myduckduckgoose Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids – 5 DESIGNS SHOWN by milelj love letter shirt by bchildrenswear Valentine’s Day Card – You’re a Hoot – pink owl – PRINTABLE only by greenapplepaperie KooL KiD LegS–Will You Be […]
Holiday Craft Kits for Kids
December 21, 2010 by 1 Comment
With all the holiday activities, parties and new toys around our kids should never get bored during winter break, right? Yeah right! Help keep your stress levels low and your kids occupied by keeping a craft kit on hand. Craft kits are a great way to keep your kids busy and away from the TV while you […]
Getting Crafty for Christmas
December 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I was thrilled to have my twelve year old niece stay at our house this weekend! We usually only see her once a year on Thanksgiving. Puddin’ is now getting old enough to start remembering his cousins so it was great to hear him calling her by name. He had so much fun see her […]
Feature Friday: Handmade Edibles
December 17, 2010 by 2 Comments
Cooking is not really my thing but I love to bake especially around the holidays. With so much going on during this time of year heading to the kitchen to whip up a batch of your favorite cookies may not be an option. So, here’s another option……Instead of heading to the nearest grocery store to […]
Giveaway: Scotch(R) Double Sided Tape #clevercrafts
November 3, 2010 by 9 Comments
Thanks to Scotch(R) Double Sided Tape for sponsoring my writing about crafts! Add your comment below to be entered for a chance to win free sample rolls to help with your upcoming holiday needs. Two winners receive 5 rolls each. Giveaway ends Friday, November 12. Last year a good friend of mine asked me to […]
How to cook playdough in a hurry!
October 5, 2010 by 1 Comment
This month we are the family in charge of supplies for my son’s pre-school class. One of our assignments is to make a fresh batch of play dough each week. I haven’t made this since I was a little kid! So, last night we were frantically searching for a recipe and gathering up all the […]
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