We've already started opening Christmas gifts in waves. Because our family lives far away, presents have slowly arrived. It's been great. Some of our loved ones have asked that they open their gifts immediately. That way the kids can enjoy the gifts before getting inundated Christmas morning. ALREADY I'm overwhelmed with the wrapping paper. While I love the tradition … [Read more...] about Kids Activities to Recycle and Reuse Wrapping Paper
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Easy Fall Lantern Mason Jars
There is something about Fall that gets me itching to craft. I collect gourds, pumpkins, dried leaves, pine cones, and excitedly make anything and everything my kids, Pinterest, or I may come up with. One of my first go-to's is making these Fall Lanterns. Honestly, they're SO easy to make and turn out beautifully. Not only that, my young kids can make these with next-to-no … [Read more...] about Easy Fall Lantern Mason Jars
Nature Scavenger Hunt Crafts: 7 Activities To Do Afterwards
We love nature scavenger hunts in our family. It's one of the ways to truly experience the wonderment of life through a child's eyes. We've made lists and gone out with bins, basket, or bags. But there have also been times we've been stuck outside, waiting for an event or an appointment and I've simply made a verbal list of things for my kids to collect with their hands. … [Read more...] about Nature Scavenger Hunt Crafts: 7 Activities To Do Afterwards
ABC Christmas Ornaments
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. The price you pay is the same. However, I receive a small commission.Recently, when I walked into the dollar store and saw clear ornaments meant for crafting, I got excited!Christmas has a much of a hold on me now as it did in my childhood. Everything from the purchase of advent calendars to thinking up gifts for … [Read more...] about ABC Christmas Ornaments
DIY Distressed Frames, Shelves, and Furniture
When we were newly married, we got ready to say goodbye to the bachelor apartment of my singledom. Soon after our wedding day, we found a gorgeous remodelled suite. It was nestled into a dense evergreen forest with a path that came straight from our building's entrance to a river that followed us all the way to the beach. The parks, proximity to Whole Foods, and natural beauty … [Read more...] about DIY Distressed Frames, Shelves, and Furniture