Creating a home that's nourishing, creative, and fun
Out of the dozens of cardboard tube crafts we've made over the years, we've never made a turkey. Go figure. So, this was the year to correct things (and use of that supply of cardboard tubes we've accumulated) and make a cute and very colorful ...
Have you thought much about cranberries other than cracking open a can and serving them with cranberry dinner? I'll admit, it's definitely not something I think about often. But, around November I start seeing them and my mouth starts watering ...
We've made so many turkey crafts over the years. They're so cute and so much fun. But, there are other fun things you can do for Thanksgiving, like this cute Cardboard Tube Pilgrim Hat Craft. So grab a few supplies and let's get ...
Sometimes you just need a print-and-go activity. You need something to take along to a waiting room or something quick to fill in a gap of time in the classroom. The solution: word searches. I love to work them as an adult and I know that kids ...
We've been on a bit of a suncatcher kick lately. I love to see them hanging in the window. Even on the cloudiest days, they can bring in a bit of cheery sunlight. We've made them for Halloween, Easter, and any day in between. Now we just need some ...
How often do you talk about gratitude with your kids? I try to make gratitude an ongoing conversation at our house. I don't ever want my girls to take our wonderful life for granted. Even though we have had some trials and some not-so-good days, ...
How does a turkey tell time? With a turkey clock, of course! Okay, okay... I know none of us are trying to teach a turkey how to tell time. But, I know plenty of kids that need to learn. A Turkey Clock is a fun Thanksgiving math activity ...
My nine-year-old learned about fractions with pizza. That's such a yummy idea. But now that Thanksgiving is coming soon, I needed to come up with another - but equally yummy - idea for fractions. I thought round and I thought delicious. I ...
I don't just love to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. I love to decorate with them too. Since my favorite things to decorate with are kid-made, I've rounded up a batch of fun turkey crafts for Thanksgiving. Take a look. Which one should my girls ...
How often do you talk about gratitude with your kids? I don't know about you, but I don't do it often enough. Every November, it hits me. We need to talk about gratitude. I don't focus enough on it the rest of the year. It's time to get on ...
