Solution For Broken Crayons ~ Crayon Wax-Melting A...

What mother of preschoolers or other children hasn’t found broken crayons in the couch, under the couch, and all over the floor? You may even have been frustrated to find a crayon in the laundry, way after it’s too late to salvage the clothes in that load. Help your child create crayon wax-melting art to keep from having to throw all the broken crayons away. Melted wax is dangerous for anyone, especially for...

Ten Cheap Supplies to Help You Get Organized...

When it comes to getting organized, you can get there one of two ways – you can buy the most expensive items or you can choose the frugal route. There’s really no need to spend a large amount of money when there are at least ten cheap supplies to help you get organized. 1. Calendars – Calendars are the number one item for keeping family and yourself organized, at least as far as appointments are...

I Want a Hobby – Where Do I Start?...

In today’s stressful times, we all need something to do that we enjoy. It helps take our minds off of our troubles and focus on something more pleasant. Crafting is an excellent hobby choice, but there are lots of different crafts to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you? Most hobbyists are not born with a burning desire to pursue their chosen crafts. They may have acquired their hobbies from...

Kids Chirstmas Craft- Cards...

Christmas cards are always a great craft.? Provide the kids supplies like construction paper, card stock, scissors, glue, glitter (the bottles of glitter/glue in one package are a very nice low-mess way to dress up a project), pencils, crayons or markers and old Christmas cards. Let the kids use their creative energy to make wonderful handmade cards that can be shared with family and friends. By cutting pictures out of old...

Quick and Easy Oreo Bark...

I love to make candy with the kids, not only around the holidays often times just because. If you ask me its a great time to spend with the kids and enjoy the bonding that comes with it. One yummy treat that is easy to make is Oreo Bark. I Love these to me the oreo bark tastes like the Mothers frosted animal crackers. Ingredients 6 cubes of Vanilla Almond Bark About one line of a pack Oreos (more or less according to your...

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies...

For many families the holidays mean a time for baking cookies, and pies often times with the rush of todays lifestyles we aren’t getting the chance to make homemade cookies as often as we like. This is an easy recipe me and my daughter love to make together, so this recipe is totally Kid Friendly.? These are not only yummy they make the house have that holiday smell while baking. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2...

Hanukkah History...

Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew word meaning dedication. The history of Hanukkah begins with Alexander the Great who, after conquering Syria, Egypt and Judea, allowed all people to continue to observe their chosen religions. It wasn’t until later that the successor of Alexander the Great, Antiochus IV, caused a great upheaval in among the Jewish population. Under the reign of Antiochus, the Jewish people were required...

How You Can Get Organized with Daily Routines...

Apparently Americans are an unorganized lot because there’s a lot of talk, both online and offline, about how to get organized. You’ll find magazines with featured articles about it and television shows devoted to nothing but organizing your home. If you listen to many of these sources, you’ll find that one of the easiest ways to get organized is with a daily routine. What is a daily routine and how can it...