how to make super-easy, beautiful flower pens It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, a time I really believe teachers should get a little love, a pat on the back for all of their hard work, effort, …Read morehow to make super-easy, beautiful flower pens
scratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun Every year the kids and I have a really fun time searching for cool Valentines to make for their class party Valentine exchange. We don’t go …Read morescratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun
fun dip valentines Judge me if you will, but I have finally given in to the pressure of Owen and Cora. I’ve held up for quite a while, though, and for that …Read morefun dip valentines
valentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0 For many years now I’ve been roped into being Room Parent for my kids’ classes, and though I do love the opportunity to meet other …Read morevalentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
quick and easy flower wish boxes It’s amazing how easily you can create sweet and easy gifts sometimes when you have a bit of inspiration. Sometimes it’s a walk in the …Read morequick and easy flower wish boxes
teacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers Friends. Teacher Appreciation gifts can sometimes break the bank, and I know that can be hard. But being a teacher myself, I can tell you that …Read moreteacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers
secret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I’ve had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older. But I still want them …Read moresecret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool
halloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget) I’ve said it before–spooky Halloween is not my thing. So this weekend, when our family was officially BOO’ed for the first time, a …Read morehalloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget)
easy homemade stamped pencils: plain pencils go from boring to BAM! It’s hard to find ways to send our littles off to school with a bit of love once they become tweens. So these easy homemade stamped pencils are a …Read moreeasy homemade stamped pencils: plain pencils go from boring to BAM!
backyard painting–with nature Originally published June 16, 2011, I stumbled upon this post today, and it was a good reminder to slow down. No matter your child’s age. We …Read morebackyard painting–with nature
teacher appreciation–finger print note cards Originally posted on May 6, 2010, this post has been getting so much traction on Pinterest lately, I thought it was worth …Read moreteacher appreciation–finger print note cards
melted crayon valentines These cute melted crayon Valentines have been floating around the web for years now, but this is the first time we’ve tried it. Our own take on …Read moremelted crayon valentines
easy snowman footprint craft for kids I am so thankful that my sister and her boys have been on a cool and crafty streak, because lately my kids and I haven’t been feeling the crafty …Read moreeasy snowman footprint craft for kids
proud mama moment: two new videos (starring my kids!) Things have been so super busy over here lately, and quite honestly, I’m just doing what I can to breathe. Like everyone, I’ve got a to-do …Read moreproud mama moment: two new videos (starring my kids!)
handmade gifts for the whole family Friends. You know I’ve been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it’s been a blast. A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event filled …Read morehandmade gifts for the whole family
5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make Let’s face it: we’re all busy–even our kids. As they get older, they’re juggling homework, activities, sports, lessons, chores …Read more5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make
Klutz handmade for the holidays twitter event Klutz Handmade Holiday Twitter Event, 11.17.15: Who: Parents, crafters, caregivers, and YOU! Klutz: @KlutzBooks Scholastic: @Scholastic Amy …Read moreKlutz handmade for the holidays twitter event
halloween bookmarks: make your own I’m always looking for quick and easy Halloween crafts, ones that are perfect for class parties and playdates. And this year, …Read morehalloween bookmarks: make your own
craft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to work with Klutz this year through my writing with Scholastic, and now? Now I am thrilled, over the …Read morecraft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids
teacher gifts for the last-minute parent This week, my kids are out of school, but before they busted out of those doors, we wanted to give their teachers a tiny token of our …Read moreteacher gifts for the last-minute parent