Looking for a simple, colorful craft that kids (and adults!) can enjoy? This DIY “stained glass” craft is perfect for all ages. My 12-year-old son tried it, and he had a blast experimenting with colors and designs. The best part? You only need a few affordable supplies from the dollar store! This craft is idealContinue reading “DIY Stained Glass Craft: Fun for Kids of All Ages”
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🐉✨ Whisk Magic: How to Make Dragonflies from a Whisk!
Looking for a creative craft that uses everyday materials and sparks BIG imagination? This whisk dragonfly craft is the perfect mix of art, creativity, and hands-on fun! Kids will love transforming a simple kitchen whisk into a colorful dragonfly that can fly onto a wall or perch in a plant. We really enjoy making theseContinue reading “🐉✨ Whisk Magic: How to Make Dragonflies from a Whisk!”
Delicious and Simple Homemade Pretzels
My mother loves to bake. I am not the biggest fan of baking. I can bake, but sometimes it is a bit much for me. When I get wind of a recipe that is made with simple ingredients and simple instructions, I am all in! My mom shared this recipe with me for homemade pretzels.Continue reading “Delicious and Simple Homemade Pretzels”
Quilted Flowerpot
I have a lot of pots left over from starting my seedlings this spring. After transferring the vegetables outside into the garden, I am left with many pots of many sizes. The boys love to plant seeds all year long, so I always make sure to keep these on hand. Lately, I have been thinking about ways to upcycle these pots and create a neat craft to do at the same time.
DIY Air Fresheners: Kitchen Chemistry
I came across this project one afternoon when I was trying to come up with an activity to do that included items I already had on hand. This was a simple concoction of only 3 ingredients. However, with gelatin being one of those ingredients it lent itself to a science experiment at the same time.
Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer
With summer arriving here in the Midwest our weather is all over the place. It is such a great season to talk about meteorology with the kids. We can have 90-degree days and then a sudden drop in temperature along with severe thunderstorms. The humidity can be crazy high and hard to breathe in. ThereContinue reading “Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer”
Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard
This year I’ve decided to include my own version of nature school for the summer months. Usually, we take the summer off of “school” even though we are learning every day. However, living in the Midwest we don’t have a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities that do not involve snow. So, taking advantage ofContinue reading “Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard”
Awesome Pour Paint Projects
I find myself wandering the craft aisles at any place that has one. I’m always looking for inspiration and something new. We get tired of doing the same projects over and over again. As part of my curriculum I am constantly looking to expose my boys to something new. I also love to include theContinue reading “Awesome Pour Paint Projects”
Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster
One day when my boys were younger I came up with this idea. They were so bored and it was raining buckets outside. On these days I have to come up with something creative for them to do for my own sanity. Living in the Midwest we always have gloves hanging around that are missingContinue reading “Finger Puppets: Ultimate Boredom Buster”
DIY: Homemade Shrinky Dinks
When I was a kid I loved doing Shrinky Dinks. It didn’t happen very often, but when my mom brought them home it was such a treat. They were so fun to color and even more to watch shrink in the oven. A few years ago I had a nostalgia for these crazy things andContinue reading “DIY: Homemade Shrinky Dinks”