Though celebrations should be about the season and togetherness rather than materialism, a wonderful way to help children enjoy holidays is through the exchange of small, meaningful gifts, especially ones that may help clarify the idea behind the festival for them. One such gift is a book to be read and enjoyed as a family. […]
Craft Ideas For Spring: Egg Candle Decorating!
March 3, 2015
Looking for craft ideas for spring? Surprisingly, at our family’s last Spring Festival, this activity proved to be the hands-down favorite attracting participants who routinely pass on crafts. Simple and lovely, egg-shaped candles sitting in holders designed to keep them steady are decorated with super thin sheets of beeswax cut or molded into shapes of […]
Creating Spring Craft Stations!
March 1, 2015
One of the most important considerations to successful crafting in groups is how to make it appealing and approachable, especially for those who are not regular crafters. Challenge yourself to aim for the involvement of everyone! Below is a great system for optimizing enjoyment…
Magical Fairy Side Table!
April 4, 2012
“Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame.” ~William Butler Yeats What could be more fun or better add a touch of magic to any season’s decor than a […]
Spring Family Bonding Activity
April 16, 2011
Interested in possibly encouraging an even deeper connection? Activities need not be limited to crafts. One of the most amazing traditions we have cultivated in our family is the lighting of candles. For most of our seasonal holidays, we incorporate this activity or one very similar. We arrange candles (usually seasonally colored petite tapers) on a […]
Spring Kite Making
April 16, 2011
With the coming of spring, nicer weather that’s still not prohibitively hot, vivid natural colors, and the ever increasing length of the days, outdoor activities have an undeniable lure. As was famously sung in the movie, Mary Poppins, “Let’s go fly a kite!” Even finer than flying it, what about creating it yourself? The link below […]
Happy Spring!!
April 4, 2011
Though in some parts it may not feel like it, spring has officially sprung in the northern hemisphere! Spring is an inspiring time of year… for optimism and the blooming of new ideas! Family festivals centered around spring are a wonderful opportunity to appreciate new growth in the world around us, support the budding creativity of […]
