Every year I look forward to getting Christmas cards – they are always one of the highlights of my holiday season! Now that Lily is a little older, I love putting cards as they arrive on the table in a stack – and telling her that she has some mail to open. She is always … Read more
Every year my friend Amy and I attempt to make some sort of Christmas tree ornament with the kiddies. Last year we made cinnamon applesauce ornaments. This year our ornaments were simply going to be throw-color-and-sparkles-into-glass-balls-and-write-kids’-names-and-year-on-back ornaments. But when we got knee-deep into the project, we realized that the balls were not coming out the … Read more
So if you know me in real life, you know that I am NOT an overly crafty person. It’s not that I lack the inner desire to know how to sew, knit or master the fine art of puffy painting. The desire is there. The skill is not. I came across this idea for a … Read more
Whether you are celebrating the actual Olympic Games or hosting an Olympic-themed party of some sort, we all know that favors add that extra something special to any event. And when kids are involved, the best favors are either edible or arts and crafts related. Ever since I picked up this heap of Crayola Crayons … Read more
Our house is PUMPED for the upcoming 2012 Summer Games in London. My favorite part of any Olympics is the opening games, followed by a bunch of the actual events, including gymnastics and equestrian competitions. Be sure to check out my Olympics Fun Pinterest Board for all SORTS of craft, activity and snack ideas to … Read more