Thoughts on Failure and Honesty
It’s confession time – Sometimes I’m discouraged when I read other people’s blogs – especially creative blogs where every resulting project is perfect and looks like Martha Stewart helped in the final styling. I’m dying to know what happens behind the scenes. Do they ever mess up? Is their house a disaster? Mine is. But I’ve shown you those pictures before. For posterity though: Someone … Continue reading Thoughts on Failure and Honesty
St. Patrick’s Day Lacing Cards | Shamrock and Rainbow Lace Ups
It’s been a while since I posted a free printable. Fancy some St. Patrick’s Day lace up cards? I couldn’t find any printables online so I whipped up my own. You’ll have to excuse my less than perfect attempt in Photoshop, but it gets the job done. I’m thinking this is far less of a craft failure then my puffy paint to soap crayon attempt (sorry, couldn’t help … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Lacing Cards | Shamrock and Rainbow Lace Ups
Easiest Letter Activity EVER
Earlier this morning, I was in desperate need of a quiet, mess free activity for Claire so I could nurse a cup of tea and fight off the cold my mother so kindly shared (thanks Ma). The fact that I managed to sneak in a little literacy lesson on Read Across America Day (happy birthday Dr. Seuss!) was an added bonus. A random piece of … Continue reading Easiest Letter Activity EVER
DIY Nesting Material Dispenser | Backyard Birding with Kids
Some of the most spoiled birds in the northeast live right in my backyard. During the past few months we’ve faithfully provided gourmet food , braving ice and snow to access the feeding station. Claire spends hours snug in her pajamas gazing out the living room window laughing at the antics of the tree clinging nuthatches and the clever tufted titmouse. You’d be hard pressed to find … Continue reading DIY Nesting Material Dispenser | Backyard Birding with Kids
Friday Finds – Feb 25
Another week and another group of fantastic ideas from around the web! After spending lots of time traveling in the car this week, I’m looking forward to setting Claire loose to work off some energy. Thanks for sharing your own strategies via Facebook and Twitter. It seems I’m not the only Mom out there who loves audiobooks for kids and snacks to get through long … Continue reading Friday Finds – Feb 25
Crafty Treasure Unearthed Deep within Cellar
Nearly half a year has passed since Claire’s great-grandfather died (you can read my long rambling post on taking Claire to the viewing and funeral here). We’ve been slowly cleaning out the house preparing it for sale and I can’t help but smile at some of the things found beneath a rather thick layer of dust in the basement. Record players, dresses, cameras, a plastic … Continue reading Crafty Treasure Unearthed Deep within Cellar
How Make a Colorful Venn Diagram
I’m planning a little something special this week with an old favorite – crayon shavings and wax paper sun catchers! I thought I’d post this little tidbit for those people about to teach color combinations: (two separate circles – they’re overlapped in the photo) If you could make a few of these in primary colors (and manage to get the shavings more even than I … Continue reading How Make a Colorful Venn Diagram
Chalk In My Pocket 