Birthday Tree Fun

We are planning a new birthday tradition this year – a birthday tree. I think it will be a big hit with all the kids. If I would have come up with the idea before the little guy’s birthday, I would have started it with him, but I didn’t think of it til halfway through [...]

Wordless Wednesday – What’s New at the Zoo

Plumpton Park Zoo had a few new friends (and some favorite old friends) for us to visit this time around. Since this is Wordless Wednesday, I will try, for once, to avoid writing a book and just let the photos speak for themselves. Here are a few of our favorite animals:

Gardening With Kids

I am stuck inside with this rainy weather, so I am writing about the garden instead of actually doing anything garden related. (Well, I am starting sweet peppers a bit late. I’m going to grow them in containers and overwinter them indoors since they may not have quite enough time to mature.) I wanted to [...]

The Scottish Games at Fair Hill

The Scottish Games at Fair Hill Fairgrounds are not the least bit frugal. Admission is $15 for anyone 12 and over and parking is $2. But if you are looking for some good fun, great food, amazing feats of strength and some really good Welsh Cookies, (Next time, I am so hitting the inFamous Welsh [...]

Shenandoah National Park Vacation – Wordless Wednesday

I was putting together a lens about the beautiful Shenandoah National Park and Luray, Virginia and I thought I’d share a photo with you for Wordless Wednesday. I tell you, I don’t know how people that live in the Appalachian Mountains get a lick of work done with all of that beauty hanging about. I’d [...]

Rainy Day Crafts for Toddlers

Looking for a way to entertain your toddler when you can’t head to the park? Try some of these rainy day craft ideas from our guest author: Fun Rainy Day Craft Ideas for Toddlers There’s no doubt about it – toddlers can be a bundle of energy. And if you add rain to the mix, [...]

Popsicle Stick Treasure Box

Do you have popsicle sticks left over after making a picture frame craft? If so, our guest writer has another great project for you to try. How to Make a Treasure/Jewelry Box with Popsicle Sticks Children love to find things while walking around the neighborhood, in the park, or around the house. Often they want [...]

Make a Popsicle Stick Picture Frame

Eating a lot of popsicles yet? We’ve gone through a pack already. Now, what to do with the sticks? What about making a picture frame for Father’s Day? How to Make a Cool-Looking Picture Frame with Popsicle Sticks Children and Popsicles seem to go together in the summer time. If your children are like most, [...]

Making Papier Mache Crafts

Do you remember making a papier mache craft as a child? I remember the helmet we made. It was supposed to be for a knight, but it looks more like the helmet that alien from Daffy Duck was wearing. Papier mache was so much fun! Recently, we made some little cats from papier mache over [...]

Nature Collage Craft – Science Unit Study Craft Idea

I loved exploring science by hitting the hiking trails when I was doing homeschooling with my brother. He learned more from a week in the Smokey Mountains than he ever would have learned in a book. Even if you can’t take a vacation in a National Park, though, there are plenty of chances to learn [...]

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