To all the Dads, Papas, Grandpas, and other father-types out there, Happy Father’s Day! Here’s hoping you get lots of hugs, some cute and funny
Year: 2013
Back when I did theater improv, there was a “Yes, and…” rule. You could not shut down someone’s ideas with a “no.” Instead, you had
When my husband was branched Field Artillery, we spent some time at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. We watched some violent storms and had some tornado warnings
We craft a lot “from scratch” but we also do some crafting from kits. We prefer open-ended experiences but crafting kits save me prep time.
“Lead with your values” is good advice for a well-lived life. As it turns out, it is a good practice for brands, too, according to
Everyone’s favorite mouse has been kind enough to host my family on his newest cruise ships the last two years. This year, after a very
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Hot Air Balloon Craft – Inspired by American Girl Saige
My daughter is really enjoying her Saige American Girl of the Year doll. She’s been reading the second book, Saige Paints the Sky. So, we
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Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Craft
My son asked to make a St. Patrick’s Day craft today. I didn’t have anything planned but I made a few suggestions and he said
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Create your own Dinosaur Fossils
At a recent trip to the American Museum of Natural History, we say this Dinosaur Skeleton Fossil Playset and I claimed it as my own
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Plastic Water Bottle and Tissue Paper Snowman
Both of my kids made this plastic bottle snowman craft in their classes this December. In their classes, they used a 2 liter soda bottle