A clever cardboard Christmas Christmas is fast approaching and with it the shop shelves are filling up with all manner of plastic toys, games, trinkets and stocking fillers. Many of these gifts will be played with until their novelty wears off and then discarded, or litter toy … [Read more...]

Crafting Calm: Projects for creativity and contemplation

One aspect of my former life that is now missing is crafting. I used to be a fiber artist. There is something very meditative and calming about spinning wool or weaving. Unfortunately, the busyness of motherhood has pushed this aside, and every summer I pledge to bring … [Read more...]

Green Kid Crafts Discovery Box: Nature

We all like to think of ourselves as green, crafty moms...but the truth of my busy life and probably yours, is that I rarely have the energy or creativity to think of and complete green crafts with my kids. Green Kid Crafts has the perfect solution with their award-winning … [Read more...]

Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Made Easy: Eco-Eggs Egg Coloring Kit

Two years ago, I tried dyeing eggs naturally. I had experience coloring wool with natural dyes with much success, so I was not worried about the eggs. Unfortunately, our naturally colored eggs were a disaster full of disappointment. This year, I am excited to try the … [Read more...]