This Thanksgiving why don't you let the kids make their own placemats for the Thanksgiving dinner table? It's a fun DIY craft idea and the kids will LOVE it! Here are 15 DIY Thanksgiving placemats: Printable Thanksgiving Placemats Thanksgiving Placemat Coloring Page Placemat DIY Placemat Craft Turkey Placemat Give Thanks Placemat Draw your favorite food placemat Color Page Placemat I am thankful for...placemat Activity Placemat Kid made placemat Printable Kids … [Read more...]
Patriot Day: Preschool Flag Crafts
Patriot Day is coming up quickly. Which to me means fun and exciting preschool flag crafts with my Little Man. Did you know that Patriot Day is this month? What is Patriot Day? In the United States, Patriot Day observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 killed in the 2001 September 11 attacks. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, President George W. Bush, proclaimed Friday September 14, 2001, as a National Day of … [Read more...]
Bible Journaling Ideas
What is Bible Journaling? Bible journaling is a way for a person to worship God through written words and artistic writing and drawing. There is no set way, or correct way for that matter, to journal through the Bible. I use the ESV Bible for Bible Journaling. You do not have to be an artist to do Bible art either. This is is simply a creative outlet to study God's word and meditate upon scriptures. You can find font ideas and clip art online to even trace or copy. In fact, if you just … [Read more...]
5 Easy Girl Hairstyles For Those Hurried Mornings
I find it rather unfair that we girls have a bad reputation for being tardy. If anything, we are top-notch multitaskers. On occasions when we reach late somewhere, we ought to be excused. Ask any man to do his morning essentials, cook meals for the family, pick out a smart outfit keeping the day’s schedule in mind and ensure that his shoes, makeup and hair is on point. I bet my life, half his day is going to be over just figuring out what his outfit’s got to do with the day’s schedule! … [Read more...]
DIY Greeting Card Box
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias. We have several family and friend birthdays during the summer months. I like to give unique gifts that are fun and practical. I know a standard gift card is so much easier, but putting some thought into a gift is so much more fun. Don't you think? I don't know about you, but I love when someone puts thought into my own card and gifts. Getting personal … [Read more...]
Summer Beach Party (Fun Party Ideas!)
We are on vacation in Southern California this week. We are spending time at the beach and at the pool. My kids love the water - they are both little fish. Growing up in Southern California, my husband is a surfer, my daughter now loves boogie boarding and my son is happy playing in the sand. Me? I just love the sunbathing the most! So in honor of our family vacation to Southern California, I thought I'd round up some great beach party ideas. Who doesn't love a great beach … [Read more...]
Patriotic Eagle Foam Handprint Craft
Summer break has been fun and fairly busy so far. In our down time, both of my kids love making crafts. I featured a patriotic beading craft that my daughter loved making together. My son and I made a foam craft that is perfect for preschool age children - Handprint Patriotic Eagle Craft Kit. Don't you love a great handprint craft? I sure do! [Tweet "If a glue stick is involved my #preschooler is happy! @OrientalTrading #crafts"] Let your creativity soar with this Handprint … [Read more...]
