Get ready to super-size your gardening game with our collection of 15 DIY large planters that are not only a feast for the eyes but also a smart way to save your hard-earned green. These substantial planters are a testament … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
Hood Knitting Patterns
Knit hoods and bonnets are trending this winter, both because of cuteness and because they are a great way to keep your head (and sometimes your neck, too) warm without as much of a risk of hat head or the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Cross Stitch Patterns
Gnomes are a fun way to decorate for any holiday, but it seems like they are especially welcome at St. Patrick’s Day. Are gnomes Irish? I don’t know, but they are pretty cute in green.
This one from Favorite Gnome… Read More...
50 Lady Bug Crochet Patterns
Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting world of crochet with our delightful roundup of 50 Ladybug Crochet patterns! Ladybugs, also known as lady beetles or ladybirds, are iconic insects that have captured our hearts with … Read More...
Football Learning Activities
If you live in a city with an NFL team or just like football, now is a great time to add some football themed learning activities into the mix ahead of the big game.
ABCs of Literacy has some cute … Read More...
Learning about the Presidents for Presidents Day
While Presidents Day is in February because of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, it’s really meant to be a holiday that represents all presidents, so it’s a great time for kids to learn about different presidents, especially … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Ramadan
Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer and religious reflection, and adding some Ramadan cross stitch to the mix is sure to help you reflect on the season. Check out these Ramadan cross stitch patterns to stitch before or during … Read More...
30 Easy Things To Make For A Brunch Potluck Share A Plate
These delicious brunch recipes will persuade you to return your Sunday ritual to the kitchen. From tasty pancakes to savory waffles to egg bakes, these recipe ideas make enough to feed a crowd and are far more exciting than your … Read More...
Knit a Snake for the Year of the Snake
Lunar new year is here and it’s the year of the wood snake. If you want to celebrate with knitting, here are some fun snake knitting patterns for you to try.
Stitch up a snake dishcloth or add it as … Read More...
35 Fun Wonky Quilt Patterns That Break All the Rules (In the Best Way)
If you’ve ever stitched a perfectly precise quilt block and secretly thought, “Well that was a bit too sensible,” then you are going to love wonky quilt patterns. There’s something wildly freeing about crooked seams, tilted log cabins, and off-center … Read More...
Celebrate Haiku Month in the Classroom
The other day I learned that February is Haiku Month. Maybe because it’s the shortest month and they are really short poems? I don’t know. In any case it’s a great time to learn about, read and write haiku in … Read More...
Funny Valentine’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
The other day I shared some more typically romantic Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns with hearts, but if you don’t want to go that route, there are lots of other options.
And some of them are still super cute, … Read More...
Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns
A little while back I shared a dog sweater knitting pattern with little fish on it, but just in case that’s not your style I wanted to share some more dog sweater knitting patterns for your furry friends.
If you … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Crafts to Make for the Classroom
I love an easy craft that you can have all the kids make and use to decorate the classroom or even make into gifts for the holiday to give their parents. These crafts are mostly process art activities that could … Read More...
Learn about Burundi for Kids
Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in southeast Africa. It’s a nation with a long history that has been marked in modern times by coups and ethnic conflict.
Burundi Basics
- Burundi is bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania
Cross Stitch Hearts
For Valentine’s Day this year I wanted to do a post focusing on patterns with hearts and one without hearts (coming soon!) so you have the option of being traditionally romantic or less so.
You won’t be surprised to know … Read More...
Projects to Knit for Valentine’s Day
It’s kind of funny to me that I can come up with different things to share for Valentine’s Day every year, but here we are with another roundup of Valentine’s Day knitting patterns. (For some old ones, check out hats … Read More...
Wrap Yourself in Comfort with These Stunning Lap Blanket Quilt Patterns
There’s something so comforting about a lap blanket—a quilt that’s just the right size to drape over your legs as you cozy up with a book, enjoy a movie night, or add a decorative touch to your favorite chair. In … Read More...
Stone Soup Activities for Kids
I don’t know why I was thinking about this the other day, but one of my favorite times at my daughter’s preschool was when all the families were invited to make stone soup. Stone Soup is a classic story … Read More...
Easy (and Free!) Hat Knitting Patterns
If your budget is tight but you still need to keep warm, these free hat knitting patterns will get you there. These hats are easy to knit for newer knitters and will get your head cozy in no time.
Note: … Read More...