Hidden Splendor Blog

Christmas Gift Idea: Inspirational Book

Are you looking for a special gift  for that someone special?   Do you want your gift to have meaning and have an uplifting effect on the recipient ? If so, check out Becky Baxa’s latest book.  It is sure to entertain and inspire you! What Kind of Chocolate Are You?   The parallels of chocolate and […]

Christmas Gift Idea! Family Activity Book

Family Activity Book Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes:  Over 500 Quick, Easy Activities for Adults and Children to Share  by Becky Baxa Available from Amazon.com see details below.   This book is available from http://www.Amazon.com in both paperback and electronic versions. This book would make an excellent Christmas gift! Order your copy today from  http://www.Amazon.com […]

Play-Dough Snow!

As I opened the cabinet door a small tube of glitter hopped out and bounced across the counter.   What a marvelous idea!  Today is a perfect day to make “snow” play-dough.    This is a perfect activity, both in the making of the play-dough  and also in continued play, for the holidays.   Making and playing with […]

Snowman Building “Kit”

We had our second snow of the season yesterday.  It included a slippery layer of ice that shone in the sun like glass.  Our outdoor view was transformed into a sea of diamonds in the sun’s reflection.  Yes, winter had arrived with a mighty announcement that the season was here to stay. Then it struck […]

Traditional Handprint Turkeys

The traditional hand print turkey never gets old.   Today we re-visit a post from November 27, 2013.     This activity is fun for both young and old and is a classic treasure. Each year when my kids were little we would make a hand print turkey. The boys would write their name under their creation […]

Developing Successful Adults!

What life skills can you teach your child today?    There are many chores that children can do around the home. Not only do chores prepare children for independent living, it teaches responsibility and assists in developing a positive self esteem.  Create the motto, “a family that works together has more time to play together”.  Do […]

Family Activity Book Makes GREAT Christmas Gift!

Order today so your book will arrive before Christmas!   Family Activity Book Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes: Over 500 Quick, Easy Activities for Adults and Children to Share  by Becky Baxa Available from Amazon.com see details below.         This book is available from http://www.Amazon.com in both paperback and electronic versions. This book […]

Pine Cone Turkey

Here is a fun idea to do with pretty leaves from your yard.  You can use fresh leaves or ones that you have pressed, dried and preserved between clear contact paper.   Lay a pine cone down on its side.  Stick in leaf “feathers” at the widest end of the pine cone.  Use white craft […]