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Chances are if you have children between the ages of 5-10 you’re already familiar with perler beads. They’re fun plastic beads that you arrange on a grid (creating some kind of picture or design) and then use an iron to melt the beads together. My children love perler beads! If you’re looking for a nice […]

It’s fun to think up simple toys to make at home that my children can enjoy. Especially when the weather gets to be too hot, it’s nice to have something quiet to play with indoors. This marble maze was made with my seven year old son, Owen, in mind. Owen (like most boys and girls […]

Children love creating handmade gifts, and get especially excited when the gift is for mom. When deciding what to do for my own mom this Mother’s Day, I designed up these cards and had my daughter help in the painting. Nana will love Audrey’s special touch on the outside of the card and my words […]

Although we live in a digital age and my children love playing games on my phone or the iPad as much as their friends, I’m still very conscious of the amount of time they spend doing so. I try not to hand them my phone just to keep them quiet while waiting in a doctor’s […]

Simple packaging is one of my favorite things. While wrapping a few gifts earlier this week, I came across a roll of chalkboard contact paper in my stash and decided to put it to use creating gift labels. You can also use this same technique to create place cards for your Easter dinner or name […]

by: Danyelle of Dandee Designs It’s official, spring is here! Bulbs are waking from their winter slumber, trees are blooming and Easter is just around the corner. To celebrate, try your hand at these darling origami bunnies and create a cute little garland.

by: Danyelle of Dandee Designs One of the easiest and least expensive activities my children and I enjoy doing together is watercolor painting. I’ve learned that if I give them something to paint (like the letters in their names) the activity not only lasts longer, it’s fun and educational too.