Showing affection and caring can be shown in many ways. Do you have a child that doesn’t want to be hugged anymore? Is your child embarrassed if you hug or kiss them in front of their friends or in public! Is there someone in your life that is going through a rough time and you […]
You will fall in love with Magic Slates! No matter what age you are, these amazingly, simple bags of “squish” will delight you. Squish them, draw lines in them, chase the bubbles or hold up two different colors to the light to mix colors or just let the sunlight filter through them to put a […]
Excerpt from the book Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes by Becky B. Baxa p. 25-27 “The light dimmed as we descended the stairs. I could feel the cool damp air on my skin. I looked around in anticipation. It was then that my eye stopped and stared. It sat looking forlorn and unloved with […]
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? It’s not too late to add one more. A resolution that will benefit you and your family forever. How much time do you spend each day interacting and communicating with your family? Spouse? Children? Most people overestimate the number of minutes they spend daily with their […]
I love after Christmas shopping, don’t you? The bargains you find are not only fun, but economically attractive. This year we ran across a recordable story book for less than $10. Of course, that book came home with with us along with great ideas sprouting within my mind. Last night my husband and I recorded […]
For years, when the kids were younger, we had a family tradition between Christmas and New Years Day. Granny would arrive with a bag full of pine cones she had collected from her yard in the fall and we would begin mass production of bird feeders. Each person had a job and an assembly […]
Today is National Flashlight day… who would have guessed? I stumbled across this tidbit of information when looking for flashlight visuals to go along with today’s miraculous, magical moments activity ideas. In addition to the safety tips provided in this web post, try the fun activities that follow from Hidden Splendor! “When : Always December […]
At this time of year, our mind frequently thinks about angels. Angels can be found hanging on Christmas trees, sitting on shelves as decoration, located in nativity sets, arranged in yards illuminated with lights, hanging on walls and on the front of Christmas greeting cards. Angels play a large part in the Christmas […]
Handprints can be combined around a circle to make a wreath. Fingerprints can be added for berries. This creation can be made on paper, a decoration on the front of a shirt or on a fabric banner to hang on the wall. What a great way to keep memories. Make sure you sign and […]
Entertaining Shadows Sooooo big! Copy Me! What do you see? Dinner was done and I was cleaning up the kitchen. Sounds of visiting and happiness filled the air. And then, giggling and laughter swirled around me elevating to a level that just had to be investigated. What did I find? The end table […]
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