I’m a sucker for rice krispie treats. I could seriously eat a whole pan of them. Not something I’m proud of, but it’s totally true. I’m also a sucker for most things red, white, and blue. I love Americana and patriotic décor, crafts, clothing & accessories…. you name it! So why not combine two ofContinue Reading
4 Essential Oils for Helping Treat Depression
If you or someone you love suffers from depression, chances are you’d like to find something to help with your symptoms. Maybe you’ve already tried traditional treatments and they didn’t work, or you didn’t like the side effects. Some people find benefits to treating depression with essential oils like CBD Oil, for instance, and ifContinue Reading
Satisfying Strawberry Breakfast Recipes
Hands-down, strawberries are my favorite fruit; one of my kids’ favorites too. It used to be an annual tradition for our family to go and pick strawberries at a local farm. Oh how I miss doing that. We moved a couple of years ago to Texas from New York and have yet to find aContinue Reading
Cute DIY Magnets Kids Can Make
Here is a very simple craft that can be done by a wide range of ages. It’s also very versatile; kids can create magnets that showcase their interests and style. Supplies needs: Clear Glass Stones Adhesive Magnetic Buttons Clear Glue Paper, multi colors and designs Googly Eyes Stickers Directions: First trace circles using the stonesContinue Reading
Simple Cardboard Tube Flower Craft
With springtime comes flowers. With Mother’s Day comes flowers. And my girls are at that age where they are totally into crafts, so we whipped up these simple flowers out of some construction paper and empty toilet paper rolls. They are my kind of flowers because they don’t require care, they don’t die, and theyContinue Reading
Beginning Readers for the Christian Family
You and your children will find learning to read easy and fun with the “Daddy, I Want to Read” books. They are beginning reading books recommended for new readers ages five to seven. These delightfully illustrated books begin with a child who does not know any letters, and take the child to “beyond fourth grade”Continue Reading
Brown Bear, Brown Bear Story Time Activities
This month’s story time activities all center around the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. *See all Story Time posts here. Printable Card Pack from A Moment in Our World Story Telling Stones from Montessori Beginnings Brown Bear Slime from Preschool Powol Packets Button Snake Retelling from IContinue Reading
Craft Stick Napkin Holder
If you are looking for a simple craft to make with your kids, this one is not only easy to make, but is also functional. It would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or Grandparents Day. Craft Stick Napkin Holder Supplies: 38 wood craft sticks decorative washi tape adhesive craft letters hotContinue Reading
20 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
Do you own an Instant Pot? I’m still on the fence about whether or not to get one. As much as I hear my friends raving about them, I’m sure it won’t be long before I break down and give it a try. I’ve also seen some pretty delicious looking meals people have made withContinue Reading
Cute & Creative Flower Crafts for Kids
Flowers make a wonderful gift. But unfortunately they don’t last very long. Instead, consider making your own flowers. Not only will you have fun making them, but these heartfelt keepsakes will brighten the receiver’s day, or rather days, much longer than a bouquet of fresh flowers can. Here are some cute flower craft ideas thatContinue Reading
