Easter is a beautiful holiday- full of color, joy, and hope. It’s about new life and renewal. And yes, while we love the candy, egg hunts, and chocolate bunnies, combining faith-filled moments with hands-on creativity is a powerful way to help kids understand and appreciate Easter. Getting crafty with colorful DIY projects like these Tie-Dye Easter Eggs is a simple activitiy that brings Easter to life in your home. And, by using baking soda and vinegar, not only do you end up with beautiful, vibrant eggs, but you also get a mini science experiment in the process. It’s double the fun!
DIY Snowman Ornaments
I tend to save scraps and odd pieces that are supposed to be discarded. I always think, “Hmmm…could I make something out of this?” That’s how I came up with these Snowman Ornaments. They are made from Ashland candle jar lids from Michaels (but you can use anything circular).
Every time I get a candle with a lid I [Read more…]
DIY- Sock Garland Advent Calendar
This Christmas I decided to make my own Sock Garland Advent Calendar for my two-year old son. He may not totally understand the concept of the Advent Calendar but I can tell he loves the mystery that surrounds getting to find out what kind of surprise is in each sock. We check it every evening after dinner; it’s quite an [Read more…]
5 DIY Harry Potter Ornaments
Finding ornaments and decorating my Christmas tree is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. It’s something most people who celebrate Christmas have in common. It can be a special and different experience for everyone. Some people have themes, some have multiple trees, and some have a design that never falters. In my household, we have one small tree that has no theme, but I like to think it tells a little story of our lives.
A long-standing tradition in my family has been [Read more…]