Let's start this off with a tale.....one where a girl never celebrated any holidays growing up, because her parents followed a church that didn't believe in them. Growing up in a world where people took a zealot fervor of never letting children have imaginations, nor pretending anything. As I grew into adulthood I toyed with… Continue reading Fear and Loathing of Halloween & The Teal Pumpkin Project
Category: children
DIY Wool Felt Crowns
DIY Wool Felt Crowns, a project you can make simple or be elaborate with. I chose to make it with two colors, one a felted color, the other a solid. While I used a sewing machine, this can be sewed by hand if you have the patience. It would be pretty as well top stitched… Continue reading DIY Wool Felt Crowns
Crafts With My Boys: Paper Crowns
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
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