• Homeschooling,  Recipes

    Edible Bird’s Nest

      Edible Bird’s Nest Unit-Safari This fun craft is not only adorable when done, but it’s tasty too! Sit the kids down to make this fun spring project. Be sure to make extras for friends and family. Print Recipe Ingredients… [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Tin Can Lantern

    Tin Cans Photo by Pedro Forester Da Silva on Unsplash

    Safety First! Please exercise caution when making any craft projects. Some of the items used may not be suitable for all children to operate. The best cans for tea candles (short stuffy white ones) are the salmon and tuna cans. … [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Walnut Strawberries

    Walnuts Photo by Jakub Pabis on Unsplash

    You start with a walnut. Then you paint it shiny red. Then you glue tiny pearls all over it like strawberries have those marks seeds. I can’t remember how you make the stem. The end result is really pretty. For … [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Santa Pine Cone

    Pine Cones Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash

    Gather pine cones. Supply cotton or cotton balls, chenille sticks (pipe cleaners), and red, black and white felt scraps, and googly eyes. The bottom of the cone is the top of Santa’s head. The kids can glue red triangles to … [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Yarn Wreath

    Vintage Elves Photo by erin mckenna on Unsplash

    Safety First! Please exercise caution when making any craft projects. Some of the items used may not be suitable for all children to operate. plastic lid (from coffee can, peanut can, etc.) green yarn red pony beads ribbon glue tape… [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Wreath Craft Ideas

    Wreaths Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

    Grapevine Wreath Gather wild grapevines from the woods. Soak them overnight in water to soften them, then shape them into wreaths or even a small manger for a nativity scene. Decorate with ribbons, dried flowers, and moss for a rustic, … [continue reading]

  • Life,  Recipes

    Snacks

    Simple DIY Snack Ideas Originally shared in 1996, this post has been reworked to reflect current context while keeping the focus on simple, homemade snacks that can be adapted to your family’s needs. Easy Homemade Dip Ideas You can make … [continue reading]