How to Make an Always Treasured Mother’s Day...

Most moms love flowers, and all love photos of their families. Why not combine those two ideas to give her flowers that will never die and feature cherished photos of her children? These Mother’s Day photo flowers are sure to make Mom’s big day extra special. Even small children can make them with a little help with the cutting. Supplies Construction paper, colored card stock or patterned scrapbook paper Glue...

Baby Gourd Rattle...

Most people think that baby rattles have to be shiny plastic do-dads with little plastic beads in them. Unfortunately these types of rattles, while bright, colorful and cute, can break, causing potential harm to the infant. Babies need safe toys to play with. This adorable craft idea will help you make a toy that is colorful, fun, and safe for any baby. The gourd baby rattle is a natural alternative to the many dangerous...

Kids Christmas Craft – Snow Globes...

Snow globes are everyones favorite to make and receive. These are great gifts for grandparents or for mom or dad. We do these every year for mantel decorations. The kids love creating them and I love seeing the progress each year of their advancement of skill and imagination. If you want to make your own, gather glass or clear plastic containers, like baby food jars or mustard or mayonnaise jars.? Wash and dry them...

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...

Kwanzaa Gift Ideas...

Since Kwanzaa gifts are mainly given to children, here are some gift ideas for the holiday. One of the key components in celebrating Kwanzaa is to recognize one’s heritage, culture and history. To this end, one of the most important gifts you can give a child is a book on African history. This serves to enhance a child’s knowledge on African culture and reinforces the continuity of education as a primary source...

Get A Letter From Santa? Yes Your Child Can...

While I was looking around for some fun Christmas presents for my children I came across this site that provides personalized letters from Santa. You get to choose the font, the letter your child receives so if you have more then one they don’t get the same one, the paper. It is so neat to see all the possibilities to make the little ones smile and to help keep the spirit alive. The small Catch is you have to order the...

Make Dad a Tie Snake for Christmas...

Sometimes Dads are hard to buy for. Children may not have any ideas and sometimes Moms aren’t much help. They may give Dad ties for Father’s Day but after he has worn it once, they may never see it again. Well, here’s a way to give Dad a tie he’ll use more than once. Make Dad a tie snake for Christmas. Most likely you’re asking, “A tie snake?? What on earth is a tie snake?” Actually,...

Key Chain Christmas Ornaments Do Double Duty...

If you’re like most people, you have at least one set of keys. Keys for your home, your vehicle, and possibly keys for your spouse’s vehicle. Why not make key chain Christmas ornaments for friends and family. They’re a gift that accomplishes two purposes, so they are a double-duty gift. One type of key chain you can make that would also work as a Christmas ornament is a beaded key chain.? They can be made...