Making Easter eggs is an annual tradition that let’s me do a couple of my favorite things – play with color and play with kids. The little ones always seem to enjoy the unpredictable surprise that each egg can bring as you work on it and truth be told, weRead More
Homemade Play Dough Recipe
Today’s recipe for homemade play dough came about because of a couple other old things in my life – some old crayons and an old recipe. Yes, I still have my 30 year old recipe for how to make your own play dough. Back before Pinterest . . . BackRead More
Make Your Own Glitter Slime {For Kids}
Sometimes it’s good to let the kids play in a way that let’s them squish and smash, or stir and dump, or just be a bit messy in general. Fun, hands-on activities of this type are a great way to bring out their creativity. I loved these kinds of activitiesRead More
DIY Sensory Play Snow
Most years in the middle of January we have more snow than we know what to do with here in Michigan. In fact three years ago it was almost piled up to our roof! But this year? Not so much. This year we’ve had a strange January with lots ofRead More
How To Make Natural Easter Egg Dyes
I was reminded again this past week when I made my homemade natural Easter egg dyes, that nature isn’t about instant gratification. Things often take some tending and patience before you see the fruits of your labors. And so it is when you make your own Easter eggs dyes fromRead More
Homemade Play Sand {Moon Sand}
My little grandson loves to be outside. This past summer he very much enjoyed playing in the sand at the beach and being by the water. When I’m on babysitting duty he brings me his shoes and points to the door. C’mon Grandma! Time for our nature walk! So withRead More
Make And Print Your Own Coloring Pages
Coloring pages and coloring books for grownups are seeing a surge in popularity right now. Adults are remembering again that it’s fun to color! And more than just being fun, it can be a low cost way to relax and get a little stress relief by creating beautiful designs andRead More
How To Dye Easter Eggs – With Kool Aid!
Even though I don’t have little ones at home anymore, dying Easter eggs is something I’ve still had fun doing the last few years just for the joy I get from playing with color. You’re never too old to get a little thrill from watching your white eggs transform intoRead More
How To Make Your Own Font
Every so often I like to do a “Make Your Own” project just for the fun of it. Not because I need it or because it will save me money. I just like the fun of having a crafty moment and finding out what I can make on my own. That’sRead More
How To Make Homemade Watercolor Paints
Today’s recipe started off being a just-for-fun idea to see if it would work, and instead ended up being cheap therapy. No kidding. I’ve been wanting to test this recipe for how to make your own watercolor paints for awhile now. Because I don’t have any little kiddos around myRead More
Make Your Own 3D Glasses (with Sharpie Markers!)
Every now and then I get in the mood to try a project just for the fun of it. Not because I need it. Not because it will greatly enhance my life. No, there’s just no good reason except it sounds like fun and I’m just a little too curious for myRead More
Online Fun – Make Your Own Kaleidoscope
And now for something completely different. I came across this entertaining gadget thinking I was going to learn how to make an old time kaleidoscope like I remembered from my childhood. Something with a cardboard tube and little colorful pieces tumbling around inside, you know? Instead it turned out toRead More