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Spring Craft RoundupSpring is in the air! Discover over 20 spring-themed crafts from insects to flowers to make during craft time with kiddos...
May 8, 2019 -
Paper Plate Craft RoundupPaper plates are an inexpensive craft medium for kiddos of all ages. Discover over 60 paper plate ideas to make during...
May 4, 2019 -
C Is for Chicken Paper Plate CraftPaper plates are an inexpensive craft medium, especially for the littlest crafters. At a recent museum class for toddlers, my youngest...
April 26, 2019 -
Family Fun in Iowa: Iowa Children’s MuseumFor my oldest daughter’s birthday last year, my family took an overnight trip to Iowa City to visit the Iowa Children’s...
March 20, 2019 -
Winter Craft RoundupI love winter, but cold weather often means that my children and I get stuck inside. Crafts are a perfect activity...
January 30, 2019 -
Felt Mistletoe CraftMistletoe is a leathery-leaved parasitic plant that bears white berries in the winter. Kissing under the mistletoe is a popular tradition...
December 17, 2018 -
Deco Mesh, Ribbon, and Mesh Tube Candy Cane Christmas Wreath CraftChristmas is my favorite time of the year. I love adorning my house with all sorts of pretty decorations including wreaths....
December 3, 2018 -
How to Make Colored Decorating SugarI love baking during the holidays. Many of my favorite cookie recipes including my rolled sugar cookies, peanut butter blossoms, red...
December 2, 2018 -
Christmas Craft RoundupThanksgiving has come and passed. Christmastime is here! I love making holiday crafts with my kiddos with which to decorate our...
November 25, 2018 -
A Short History of Thanksgiving: From Pilgrim Myth to Modern CelebrationDo you recall the story of the first Thanksgiving? In 1620, 120 passengers including the English Puritans now referred to as...
November 13, 2018 -
Upcycled Beaded Christmas Tree CraftChristmas is my favorite season of the year. I love decking my halls with all sorts of decorations and crafts. I...
November 4, 2018 -
An Open Letter About the Continued Importance of Libraries“You need a degree to be a librarian?” is often the first question I hear in response to my master’s degree...
October 30, 2018 -
The History of Halloween Costumes (Plus Easy Flamingo Costume)The story of the Halloween costume begins with the history of Halloween. The ancient Celtic people lived in northern Europe in...
October 12, 2018 -
What the ‘Induction at 39 Weeks’ Study Means for MeInducing labor at 39 weeks in low-risk first-time mothers does not increase the risk of maternal or fetal complications but does...
August 10, 2018 -
Alleviating Potential Financial Stress with the Jenny Life Insurance AppThank you to Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark for partnering on the following sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Did...
June 19, 2018
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