I love a good mess. There is something that is comfortable about it to me. Paint and little cuts of paper are a pretty normal sight around my house. BUT, every other week or so I do have an OCD melt down where I clean it all. We then create it again. I love crafting in a clean house. So weird. There are times though, where I want a quick, no mess craft. I have found that having some of these on hand can change-up my day and even help entertain my kids on days where I am needed something. I Continue Reading
DIY Initial Art
When you do something new (that you love), aren't you so proud of it!? One of the things I love about homeschooling our kiddos is seeing their excitement when they get something new for the first time. You have these moments all the time as parents. The first steps, the first drink out of sippy cups, and even the first #2 on the "big girl potty" are all big deals. Can you tell we have been potty training this summer by that last one? This week, I let me boys do two things that I have always Continue Reading
When A Project Bombs
When a project bombs, you want to... admit you never tried it... crumple it up and stomp on it... keep going till you perfect it... do anything but admit it didn't work... at least that was me tonight. I stared at that alphabet and silently threatened it. "I will beat you," I kept thinking to myself. It's my own fault. I waited till the night before we start our school year to try to make a new alphabet poster. So, maybe that is part of my frustration. Since most of our school supplies Continue Reading
Our First Year of Homeschooling
When I look back on our first year of homeschooling, I am very proud. I do lots of art and projects, but there is nothing like trekking through a school year of teaching your child that gives the same reward. My son is reading. It might not be perfect and Lord knows I could have done a WAY better job at teaching him, so it was a smoother transition, but we were learning together. I am thankful I have such a bright son, and who as I tripped on explaining rules and sight words still managed to Continue Reading
Out of the Box Art Studio {+ a chance to win Summer Art Camp}
I love using my kids' art to decorate our home. I think it is such a special way to celebrate and applaud their creativity while capturing and appreciating this special season of them being little. I know I have shown you my art wall in a lot of posts. There are only two pieces on my art on that I did. I'm sure you can't tell which two they are ;). Most of the art on this wall my boys created at my favorite local art studio, Out of the Box Art Studio. Have you heard of Continue Reading
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