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 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 […]
