A Dickensian Christmas🎄 I have seen A Christmas Carol almost every year on Christmas Eve since I was around 10-years-old. I have never, however, read the book. This year I decided to read the book to my children as our Christmas Season homeschooling novel study. (Side recommendation: Whenever we read stories for school I always … Continue reading Victorian Christmas Wreath
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DIY Wreath from an Old Christmas Tree
With LOTS of pictures!! My husband and I got a new Christmas tree the first year we were married, that made it 14 years old this year. About five years ago my husband had to go through it and replace almost half of the lights. It took hours! So, this year, when we set up … Continue reading DIY Wreath from an Old Christmas Tree
Parfleche Craft for Kids!
Week Four of our study on Canada's Natives Long Ago. We made a fabric parfleche. This little purse-like bag was used by men and women. This is a craft that can be completed by all ages!
Soap Carving
Native Studies: Inuit of the Arctic First, let me tell you that you are joining us on week two of our series, "Canada's Natives Long Ago." For more information on this series you can check out my previous post, "DIY Wigwam Craft." Last week I showed you our conical Wigwam that we made when we … Continue reading Soap Carving
DIY Wigwam Craft
Every Thursday morning my children and I meet my friend Janet (the artist behind our DIY Valentines and Easter Colouring Pages) and her homeschooled children for combined studies. Janet teaches The Human Body, and I teach about Native Canadians using this curriculum, "Canada's Natives Long Ago" by Donna Ward. Each week we end with a … Continue reading DIY Wigwam Craft
DIY Halloween Pumpkin Bag
Halloween is this weekend! WooHoo! While this year may look very different out there on the street, we're still going to give Trick-or-Treating a go. We always give the kids some reusable shopping bags for their candy, but this year we're going to DIY our own Halloween Bags. The idea is to reuse some of … Continue reading DIY Halloween Pumpkin Bag
Frozen Birthday Party
Frozen Birthday Party! 7 years later and it's still going strong! Take a look at how we celebrated our 4-year-old's birthday with everything Anna and Elsa!
Crafting During Covid
During the coronavirus lock-downs I seriously needed my crafting time as an outlet to stay sane! Take a look at the signs I designed and made during the last 6 months.
Cardboard Play House
Well, I have had a lovely summer off! I didn't mean to take the summer off, and I could hardly believe my eyes when I looked at my last post and saw it was on July 24th. Where does the time go? Anyway, my family is back to our fall schedule! We started homeschool this … Continue reading Cardboard Play House
Spy Codes for Kids!
I've been giving my kids codes to solve when I have an appointment I can't bring them to, while my husband works at home. These are so easy to throw together, and they keep the kids entertained for ages! Come take a look! Great for Preschool to great readers!