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 […]

Leaf Creatures

Now is the perfect time of the year to explore the great outdoors.  So, grab a bag (plastic, paper or canvas) and head outdoors to discover fall treasures.  After your expedition, come inside and have a show and tell of what each person found.  This is a great time to share feelings and thoughts about why […]

Jar of Gumballs Costume

I thought it was a grand idea!  It was quick, easy, inexpensive and most of all fun!   I had seen the idea in a magazine and was eager to try it out.  Although it wasn’t the best traveling costume,  I felt it was worth the inconvenience.  This was twenty five years ago, but my son […]

Jack-o-Lantern Fun!

I just recently returned from a trip “up north”.  The colors were amazing and the air was crisp and cool!  It seemed that about every mile, we passed a produce stand.  It was glorious.  One stand had an old fashioned scale with weights and balances, like the kind you could find in doctor’s offices.  It […]