What would Mother's Day be without an assortment of homemade crafts being given as gifts? In the first part of this series, we had two simple crafts that make wonderful presents. However, if you're looking to give your mom something different this year, how about making items that she can use to pamper herself?
Bath Salts for Mom from KellyAnn Bonnell of Phoenix, AZ
What you need:
1 bag of Epsom salt
bath dye*
bath scent
craft sticks
plastic bag
ribbon
disposable wine glass, optional
Directions:
Have the child scoop some salt onto a tray. Add a couple drops of dye and a couple drops of scent, and mix it
Archives for April, 2010
Graduation Party Themes
by Anna P. April 29th, 2010 | Party Ideas
Graduating from high school or college is a big deal, and chances are you know of someone who is ending their high school or college career within the next two months. If you are the parent, grandparent, or even the graduating student, its time to start planning a graduation celebration. The best way to start planning is by choosing a theme and taking it from there. Using a theme will work as a base of ideas, but don’t be afraid to get a little creative! Read below for two stellar themes.
Carnival Party Theme: Does your graduate love a good
Carnival Party Theme: Does your graduate love a good
Free Comic Book Day
by Ronald A. Rowe April 27th, 2010 | Holiday Events
It isn't a well-known holiday. It isn't in most people's top ten, or twenty, holidays a year. But it ranks up there behind only Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Valentine's Day as my fifth favorite holiday.
I am talking about Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), which is a real holiday that takes place on the first Saturday of May each year. Unlike Christmas, which requires both the giving and the receiving, FCBD involves only receiving. It isn't' like a "Buy one get one" kind of free. The comics are actually free for the taking. Not all the comics
I am talking about Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), which is a real holiday that takes place on the first Saturday of May each year. Unlike Christmas, which requires both the giving and the receiving, FCBD involves only receiving. It isn't' like a "Buy one get one" kind of free. The comics are actually free for the taking. Not all the comics
Mother’s Day Crafts
by Michele April 23rd, 2010 | Craft, Mother's Day
With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what you're going to give to mom this year. Sure, moms love homemade presents from their children, but these presents are even nicer when they're something that mom can use for herself, in her kitchen, or as a decoration. If you are the adult who gets to help the kids make Mother's Day gifts, you'll like that all of our ideas are simple, just a little adult supervision required.
Apron for Mom from Parenting Press
What you need:
butcher-style cotton apron
fabric paint, crayons, or markers
buttons, ribbons, etc.
glue gun
Directions:
Option
Apron for Mom from Parenting Press
What you need:
butcher-style cotton apron
fabric paint, crayons, or markers
buttons, ribbons, etc.
glue gun
Directions:
Option
Zero Waste Picnic
by Jane Wangersky April 20th, 2010 | Earth Day
Earth Day events try to focus our attention on the environment, while the coming of spring may have started us thinking about picnics. You can celebrate both with a zero waste picnic. It takes a little more work and planning than a spur-of-the-moment picnic, but it’s guilt-free (at least environmentally – your diet is your lookout).
Cabrillo National Monument in California has some guidelines for visitors who want their lunch to generate zero waste. Planning a picnic like this can be a learning activity for a class or group outing.
Possibly the best way to plan is to work
Cabrillo National Monument in California has some guidelines for visitors who want their lunch to generate zero waste. Planning a picnic like this can be a learning activity for a class or group outing.
Possibly the best way to plan is to work
