I'm currently homeschooling my 5 year old and 11 year old. I'm always looking for new S.T.E.M. projects that we can do at home. The projects need to be easy, educational and fun to hold my children's attention. Everything that we need to do the project needs to be within my home or easy for me to … [Read more...] about Just Add Baking Soda Organic Science + Art Kit from Griddly Games
craft projects
Kid’s Crafts: DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder
Last month we had a sleepover with our grandchildren. Every time they come over we like to sit down and do a quick & easy craft project. This DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder is really easy to make. You can have it completed in less than 1 hour and you only need a few basic supplies to make it. The kids … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder
Hand-Painted Flip-Flops Design River Rocks
My 10 1/2 year old granddaughter enjoys various arts and crafts. During our weekend visit we headed into my craft room to paint a few river rocks. She's a big flip-flop wearer during the warmer months of the year and commented that 2 of the rocks were shaped like her favorite pair. … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Flip-Flops Design River Rocks
Kid’s Crafts – Painted Seashells Fall and Winter Designs
We enjoy collecting seashells off of the beach when down at our summer house. We use the shells to decorate our home, yard & garden areas...and we use them in craft projects too! Over the years we've made Christmas ornaments, paper weights, refrigerator magnets, garden yard art, door wreaths, … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Painted Seashells Fall and Winter Designs
Conch, Whelk and Seashell Cleaning Tips
Last month we headed down to North Wildwood in New Jersey for some much needed rest and relaxation. Every time we go down I take along my "shelling kit" so that we can go shelling while we're there. One of the best areas for shelling is in North Wildwood on the beach behind the Hereford Inlet … [Read more...] about Conch, Whelk and Seashell Cleaning Tips
Kid’s Crafts – Painted Seashells Spring and Summer Designs
We enjoy collecting seashells off of the beach when down at our summer house. We use the shells to decorate our home, yard & garden areas...and we use them in craft projects too! Over the years we've made Christmas ornaments, paper weights, refrigerator magnets, garden yard art, door wreaths, … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Painted Seashells Spring and Summer Designs
Upcycle Old Greeting Cards into New To and From Gift Tags
How many of you save the greeting cards that you receive? I do! I store all of them in a plastic box in my craft room. I like to use them for various craft projects throughout the year. You can use those old greeting cards to make bookmarks, new greeting cards, refrigerator magnets, postcards, to … [Read more...] about Upcycle Old Greeting Cards into New To and From Gift Tags
Kid’s Crafts Hand-Painted SLOTH Design Seashells
My granddaughter is really into SLOTHS this year. She thinks they're adorable and has been buying t-shirts, hoodies and other items in a SLOTH design. Last week she spent a two hours over on YouTube watching videos on this adorable animal. Here's a fact that she learned. Did you know that SLOTHS … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Hand-Painted SLOTH Design Seashells