I did a post last year with ideas for learning about snow, but there’s always more out there so let’s look deeper into some projects using or talking about snow.
If you have snow where you live there are … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
Snow Globe Learning Activities
Last year I did a post all about snow globe crafts, but this year let’s try to make it a little more educational with some learning activities with a snow globe theme.
This snow globe letter find from Kindergarten … Read More...
Snow Globe Cross Stitch Patterns
While some of these snow globe cross stitch designs have a bit of a Christmas feel to them, others could definitely get you through the rest of winter with time to still display them before spring comes along.
On the … Read More...
Granny Square Wearables
Step into the wonderful world of Granny Squares with Brenda K. B. Anderson as your guide! In this exciting class, Brenda will unveil the magic of crocheting Granny Square Accessories, showcasing two fabulous patterns: the Granny Square Confection Beanie and … Read More...
Because We Always Need to Knit More Fingerless Gloves, Right?
I have a bit of an obsession with knit fingerless gloves. I have pairs all over the house and have made them a bunch of different ways. My most recent fingerless gloves pattern is perfect for beginners, worked flat in … Read More...
Games and Challenges to Make with Lego
Sometimes when the kids are home from school you need some little games and time fillers to keep them entertained while waiting for some event or something else is going on. Since most people seem to have a cache of … Read More...
Learning about Dominica for Kids
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica Basics
Dominica is part … Read More...
Sweet Baby Blankets to Knit
It seems like there is no end to demand for cute and easy to knit baby blanket knitting patterns (lots of people have been checking out this post about how to knit a baby blanket recently), so let’s take a … Read More...
Temperature Cross Stitch Patterns
As the turn of a new year happens it seems like lots of people are thinking about different ways to document the year to come. One crafty project that has become a popular way to chart a year is temperature … Read More...
Fun Winter Printables and Games to Keep Kids Entertained
Winter break is a great break from our everyday routines, but it can be tricky to keep the kids entertained because it’s generally not the best weather. On the rare occasions we get snow it’s usually awfully cold, so my … Read More...
Snowman Learning Activities for Kids
If you live somewhere that gets snow (and really even if you don’t!) you might want to incorporate some snowman learning activities when it’s cold outside. There are lots of fun snowman themed worksheets and activities so let’s dig into … Read More...
Winter Animal Cross Stitch Patterns
If you’re in the part of the world where it’s winter right now, it’s winter for the animals, too, so let’s stitch up some cute winter animal cross stitch patterns.
Some of these projects are more literal than others, but … Read More...
Creative Gifts to Make for Kids
I started to call this post educational gifts to make for kids, but it’s really more about things that can help you and them express your creativity, explore the world and have fun together. These are great to make for … Read More...
Christmas Themed Coffee Cup Cozy Knitting Patterns
A couple of years ago I made a couple of Christmas tree coffee cup cozy knitting patterns as an introduction to knitting stranded knitting and intarsia. I love little projects like this because they don’t take long to knit but … Read More...
15 Stunning C2C Crochet Blankets You Need to Start on Right Now
A few months ago we create a roundup of the latest C2C corner to corner crochet blankets, well we decided to make another list up too.
After the overwhelming response to our previous roundup, we were inspired to seek out … Read More...
These Viral Baileys Christmas Cocktails Will Warm Your Soul
There’s nothing quite like the creamy indulgence of Baileys to add a little magic to your holiday season. Whether you’re cuddled up by the fire or hosting a festive gathering, these viral Baileys Christmas cocktails are guaranteed to impress. From … Read More...
Learning about Djibouti for Kids
Djibouti is officially the Republic of Djibouti and it is a country on the Horn of Africa that is heavily influenced by Arabic and French traditions (and those are the nation’s two official languages). Let’s learn more about Djibouti!
Djibouti
… Read More...Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Every year my daughter’s school does a holiday market where the kids (I think it’s either first or second grade that does it) make the things they sell and the proceeds go toward holiday gifts and food for those in … Read More...
13 Easy Zig Zag Baby Quilt Patterns
Zig zag baby quilts are one of those lovely quilting projects that always feel fresh, cheerful, and wonderfully giftable. Whether you call them zig zag quilts, chevron baby quilts, or simply “that cute wavy-looking quilt I saw on Pinterest,” … Read More...
Christmas Tree Knitting Patterns
This is one of those posts that’s hard to title because it’s about knits that are shaped like Christmas trees, some of which are ornaments and some of which are bigger. But if you’re looking to knit some little Christmas … Read More...