With a week of cool, rainy weather, I finally pulled out a stack of new books sent to us for review. Up first was a fun Pinterst-y project book, The Paper Playhouse: Awesome Art Projects for Kids Using Paper, Boxes, and Books: A fun blend of crafty projects using paper, books, boxes and more, it… Continue reading Crafts With My Boys: Paper Crowns
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Handcrafted Cherry Lemonade Fruit Snacks
I've been working on ways to boost Alistaire's protein intake, but to stay within his allergy needs. While there are a few brands of fruit snacks (the little pouch ones) that he can have, they are not exactly good for him! At least in this I can control his added sugar intake and as well… Continue reading Handcrafted Cherry Lemonade Fruit Snacks
Building a Gnome Garden
Every garden needs a garden or fairy grove - tucked into a corner, or maybe in the middle of everything. This one is Walker's lil' garden: It has 4 "ponds" with paths between them, with features: Walker saw a fairy garden kit and asked for it - it came with a tiny metal fence to… Continue reading Building a Gnome Garden
Waldorf Nature Crafts: Leaf Crowns
Who knew a "simple" project would lead me to a new hobby. It started simple enough, I said yes to doing a set of leaf crowns for the children in my sons preschool (16 of them!). Making the crowns out of wool felt was simple enough, but what the wool for, that was in the… Continue reading Waldorf Nature Crafts: Leaf Crowns