When my children were little, they loved to play outside in the summer. The more messy and creative the activity, the happier they were. They especially loved art projects and had a habit of inviting the neighborhood children to play with them. In the summer, it wasn’t uncommon for me to have 6 to 10 ...
Needed: 1 cup flour 1 cup salt Warm water Food coloring or paint (optional) Toothpick, straw, or nail Salt dough isn’t all that sophisticated. You mix it up and it can be molded into any shape that you want. Often used to make ornaments, salt dough shapes can also be jewelry, zipper pulls, curtain tie-backs, ...
The days of summer can be long, especially for parents with bored kids. Instead of letting them sit in front of the television for three months, why not try an activity that’s both entertaining and educational? Making mosaics can teach kids about art and ancient history. Mosaics were originally made by the Romans. Cut tile ...
The word “kitchen” conjures images of delicious food and the aroma from that food wafting throughout the house. It wouldn’t be unusual to walk into someone’s kitchen and find a pie sitting on the counter. It would be a little unusual, though, to use that pie as a decoration! It’ll never last! You’d have to ...
Looking for a rainy day project for yourself or the kids? How about salt dough home decor items? Salt dough is easy to make: just mix a cup and a half of salt, four cups of flour and about two cups of water. Mix with a spoon until it starts to become well-stirred, then continue ...