Yearly Archives: 2018

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These apothecary jars are SUPER easy to make! Free printables for labels,

Super Easy Apothecary Jars

Are you looking for a Halloween craft that is super easy? One that doesn’t take lots of time to prepare for? One that is cheap, cheap, cheap? One that the grandkiddos will absolutely love? Then, I suggest you make these apothecary jars! They aren’t your typical Halloween craft — which […]

The children's book Pterodactyl Show and Tell buy Thad Krasnesky is absolutely delightful! A must for every family's library.

Book Review: Pterodactyl Show and Tell

Did you ever have show and tell when you were in school? (I didn’t . . . but that was because I was born in the Mesozoic Era and show and tell hadn’t been invented yet!) But my kids had show and tell. And, as I talk to my grandkids, […]

Gently press the paper. This ensures that you get a good copy of your whole print.

Monoprint Mandala

What do you think when someone says printmaking? Do you think of a long, arduous process? Something that is really difficult to do? Maybe something that takes special equipment? Equipment that is expensive? And probably something that you wouldn’t consider doing with your grandkids? Well, hold onto your horses, Nellie! […]

Decorating a notebook is a quick and easy craft that kids love to do!

Decorate a Notebook

When it comes to crafts, I like the ones that are easy to prepare for, easy to do (read that to mean not complicated or taking lots of time to complete), and inexpensive. Over the weekend, we had a family reunion at Bear Lake. I always have a craft for […]