The end of October, the last of the pumpkins… the late harvest is upon us. What an amazing time of year this is. A time of endings and a time of beginnings…
Giving Thanks & Sharing Love ❤❦♪♫
September 9, 2017
Though I adore sharing holiday meals with friends and family, I frequently yearn for additional ways to celebrate and bond. And harvest get-togethers with their focus on thankfulness are wonderful opportunities to do just that! The following activity offers a simple yet delightful and touching chance to appreciate and share on this special day your […]
Share with your Loved Ones the Art of the Corn Husk Doll!
July 26, 2017
August is the perfect time to celebrate the early harvest (grains and berries), and August Fairs are traditions throughout many cultures all over the world. The Native American craft of creating corn husk dolls is a wonderful activity to allow you and your family to create together and to really focus on the gift […]
What Can We Do at an August Fair Besides Eat?
July 23, 2017
We just had our wildly fun and successful August Family Fair! Two of the aspects of this and others of our celebrations that I am most asked about are: “What can we actually do?”, and “How can I introduce the concept of activities to friends and family without it feeling awkward or uncomfortable?”
Celebrating Summer! Sample Agenda
July 1, 2017
Balancing a five-course meal and family bonding activities can be tricky. On the one hand, our family likes to relax and enjoy one another’s company. On the other hand, we frequently have activities planned and don’t want to miss out on them, nor do we want them to feel forced and/or unnatural.
Craft Ideas For Spring: DIY Party Hats!
March 4, 2017
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, Let’s party!” ~ Robin Williams Looking for craft ideas for spring? Look no further! And what says a party like party hats? Their coordinated whimsy invites children of all ages to celebrate! When I decided that hats were a must for this year’s spring fling, I set out to buy […]
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
January 4, 2017
Anxious for more graceful flakes of snow? Why not make them yourself?! This simple, enjoyable, and lovely craft can not only be a fun and bonding family activity, but it can also provide gorgeous seasonally appropriate decorations and embellishments!
Celebrate Winter with Heartwarming Seasonal Children’s Books
January 3, 2017
Feeling a touch of winter blues? Children’s literature often expresses moving, honest, and heartfelt messages. Whether or not young ones are about, reading these seasonal tales can help reattune all of us to the beauty, wonder, and magic of the snowy season…
Winter Holiday Table Setting: Playful & Peppermint!
December 3, 2016
With so many religions and cultures celebrating meaningful moments at this very special time of year, December Solstice is a magical time for a family festivity!
Yule Plaid Jingle Bell Chair Treatments!
November 29, 2016
I love chair treatments. Because they are relatively simple to craft, they provide a fantastic opportunity to personalize yet another aspect of the chosen decor. For this particular holiday, I decided to integrate plaid, bells, and grosgrain bows into evergreen sprays to create traditional yet delightfully playful festive accents.
