We love collecting treasures at the beach, but the problem is what to do with them when we get home. They often end up in a bowl or down...

My daughter had a blast customizing the hair, spider legs and sun rays on these fun cardboard and stick structures. How we made them: I...

Where is fairy dust made, you might ask? Well, we discovered a fairy dust factory in our yard, which my daughter was very excited about!...

Have you ever made your own stepping stones? We created simple stencils from cereal box cardboard, placed them atop wet plaster and...

I love being inspired by nature and the surprising things we find on our walks together. We had fun repurposing a large tree segment that...

My daughter is undeniably a girly-girl. She loves dresses, she loves dolls, princesses, bows and makeup. Recently, I was cleaning out a...

Did you know that small rocks make awesome mosaic pieces? Their varied smooth and pointed edges fit together like tiny puzzle pieces. So,...

With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d share a fun invitation to play for your little ones. Now, I’ll be honest...

Often, I’ll hold onto little fabric remnants, interesting packaging, or tiny bits of ribbon that are too short to tie around anything....

I’ve talked to parents who avoid Art projects all together, because of the mess that they create. I totally get it! Sometimes I’m...

One question that I often ask myself while planning projects is how do I keep my kids entertained for a long period of time? If the...

Handmade decor and gifts are not only resourceful (and frugal), but sometimes prettier and more thoughtful than store-bought items. As...

There is so much to learn from art, from problem-solving skills to self-expression, to developmental skills to self-confidence. Really,...

Do you like to reuse or start fresh? Do you like to minimize or accumulate? I don’t know about you, but I to feel a little overwhelmed...

If you haven’t noticed by now, I love being creatively resourceful. Personally, I find it extremely inspiring and satisfying to repurpose...

I love contrast. It could be because that’s what I see when I look in the mirror: fair skin and dark hair. It’s probably also why my...

I've never been a "sporty" person. I was that girl who got hit in the head with a softball...or soccer ball...or volleyball. Hand-eye...

I plan my week by my phone’s weather app. One thing I learned in my college education classes is to anticipate problems. So, If I see...

Integrating art history into your child’s daily activities can be fun and enriching, even at a young age. When I was a teacher, this was the

I'm a bit biased, but New Hampshire has some of the best and most beautiful farms around. When you're living on a budget, this is...

The Reggio-Emilia philosophy is a nature-based and self-guided approach to learning. It puts the child in the driver’s seat, challenging the

One thing the kids and I love to do when the weather gets warmer is visit playgrounds in our area. Each one has something unique to...

It was one of those perfect days: mid 70s, sunny, light breeze and not a cloud in the sky. The weather in New Hampshire can be a bit ...

I loved opening the windows and letting the rain be our soundtrack for this morning. I kept the lights dim and let the weather dictate ...