This craft is a great way to get rid of leftover yarn and is pretty easy for little fingers. The whole project will only take you about 10 minutes–now that is my kind of commitment. You’ll need: Brown yarn Googly eyes Small red or black pom-pom Tiny bell Candy canes Glue Tape Directions: Tape two Read More >>
10 Pumpkin Carving Tips
This time of year always puts me in a good mood. There’s something uplifting about candy, costumes, candy, jack-o-lanterns and candy. When the kids were younger, we used to spread out plastic table clothes and make a whole evening out of carving pumpkins. I’d roast the pumpkin seeds, and we’d snack on them as we Read More >>
Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids – Use Old Milk Jugs to Make Spooky Ghosts
Looking for some fun Halloween decorations that don’t cost a penny? Check out these Spooky Halloween Ghosts my daughter made last night. All she used were some old milk jugs, a black sharpie, and 1 strand of Christmas lights. What fun! How to Make Milk Jug Spooky Ghosts Collect 6-8 milk jugs, wash with soapy Read More >>
Easy Kids Crafts – Chalkboard Paint Jars for Back to School Storage
Yesterday, The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird organized the school supply closet for her and Monkey Boy. Each fall we load it with supplies with things like pencils, paper, markers, scrapbook paper and poster board {for class presentations} so there’s no need for a last minute run to Target before the doors close. I bet there Read More >>
Simple Crafts & Recipes For Easter
Photo Credit Here is a quick little re-cap of all the Easter crafts and recipes I have blogged about over the past 2 weeks. I hope you have a wonderful Easter, and remember, be kind to the chocolate bunnies. Easy Easter Craft Project For Kids: Peeps Easter Treats in Glass Jars How to Dye Eggs Read More >>