Hey Reader, Some of my favorite memories from when my kids were little were our zoo days. Not only did we get to see and interact with amazing animals, but we usually went with good friends too. Zoo days are the absolute best! On one of our most memorable visits, we were so excited to see the new baby polar bear, and apparently it was excited to see us too...because as we were looking through the glass into the underwater part of its habitat, it swam right up to my son and tried to give him a...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I love those old timey movies where people are just hanging out by the local watering hole...shoes off, fishing, swimming in their skivies, just enjoying life. It feels like simpler times where they don't even know the meaning of stress. Let's take a little trip to the pond today with these fun and simple crafts. TODAY'S FREEBIE One of our favorite pond life animals is, of course, the adorable ducky. You're going to love crafting with these duck coloring pages... DOWNLOAD YOUR...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, One of my favorite memories from when my boys were little was when we visited a dairy farm (which is a little ironic since my oldest is super allergic to milk 😆). My youngest was so quiet the entire time...very out of character for him. Later we realized it was just because he was so mesmerized by all there was to take in. He talked about that trip for MONTHS afterward...maybe years. Visiting a farm is an experience I would highly recommend. TODAY'S FREEBIE The best way to craft...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week we've finally begun to see some rising temperatures here in western PA, and all of the animals are out and about! Our backyard is like a freakin' fairytale. My husband has even adopted a chipmunk that he feeds on the back deck every morning. (This is what happens when the kids don't live at home anymore...we need to amuse ourselves somehow.) He even chirps to ask for food...it's adorable! So, today's email is going to be all about our favorite little woodland...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This seems like the time of year when all of the major sports are intersecting. The NHL is in the middle of the playoffs, basketball is winding down, baseball is going strong, the NFL just has its draft, tennis is in season, and is there ever a time when soccer isn't being played somewhere? I've noticed lots of requests for our popular sports puppets. So, here is the lsit for you to grab your own to make this week... CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, My one regret for this upcoming summer is that we don't have a single beach trip planned. Oh, how I miss the sound of the ocean! The weather her in Western PA is absolutely gorgeous, but I really do long for some lazy days on the beach... TODAY'S FREEBIE One of my favorite grab and go crafts are coloring pages. They're so versatile...leave lots of room for creativity...great for practicing fine motor skills...and enjoyed by kids of all ages. Today, your freebie is a set of beach...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, May the 4th be with you! We're big Star Wars fans in our house. One of our boys was even born on May 4th. Today we're all about Space crafts...and I have to tell you...these are some of our MOST POPULAR crafts no matter the time of year. TODAY'S FREEBIE Star Wars is nothing without the stars. Grab this collection of constellation crafts. We used salt painting to connect the stars, but you can also use washi tape or glue and glitter or simply draw the lines to create the...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I always joke that my husband and I have made it work and still are crazy about each other after more than 30 years together because we agree on the really important issues in life... Pepsi or Coke? Toilet paper over or under? Eat the oreo cream or cookie first? Cats or dogs? (The answer is both...always both!) And we both absolutely agree that we love MAY because it means more sunshine, more days outside, more days on the water...It's a glorious time of year! Once we agreed on...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, It's a beautiful sunny day...and so cold! That's Spring for you in western PA. Tomorrow is supposed to be 75 degrees and sunny. Then Saturday will be 35 and overcast. I heard a town over they had hail yesterday! No matter what the weather is, it's always a good day to make a craft with the kids! TODAY'S FREEBIE Spring is a time of rain showers, flowers, rainbows, and the sun coming out to play. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE SPRING COLORING PAGES HERE For some great tips on upping your...
7 months ago • 1 min read
