Beaded wind chimes are such a beautiful decoration for your porch, patio, or gazebo. They’re perfect for placing in the garden and make a lovely gift. I love the soft clinking sound of the beads brushing against each other and the subtle chime of the bells when the strands move back and forth. You can […]

It’s easy to focus on the turkey and mashed potatoes and other delicious foods but the heart of Thanksgiving is gratitude. This Gratitude Chain is a Thanksgiving activity for families and friends to come together and see just how many things there are to be thankful for. Gratitude activities are the ideal focus for the […]

The list of things you’ll need for this project is short! An assortment of fall leaves Various sizes of googly eyes (and glue if they aren’t self-stick) Black markers That’s it! First, take your kids out on a nature walk to collect the falling leaves. Let them each bring back three or four of different […]

This craft is a particular favorite – mostly because it’s so straightforward and requires very little instruction.  Seriously, just look at the illustration and the steps become clear. The only real limitation is imagination! Things you’ll need: 1 large roll of brown paper. The number of children you’re working with will determine how many rolls […]

These Homemade Bird Seed Ornaments are easy to make, and your backyard birds will love them. A few simple ingredients are all it takes for this great nature activity. DIY birdseed ornaments are a fun winter project to do with the kids too. What you will need: Cookie Cutters 2.5 cups bird seed 2 packets of unflavored […]

This is one of those great projects that really is as easy as it looks!  You will need: clothes pins white paint red paint blue paint paint brushes (1 wide and 1 fine for each child) Begin by painting the blue background and then the white background with the wider brush. With the fine brush, […]