Space Sand

I was poking around Lakeshore Learning at Great Hills because that’s what I do when they send me a coupon.  (Truly, sad I know, but it’s such a fun store!)  Of course being the science nerd, I immediately walk down the science aisle, always in search of something interesting to show my kids.  That’s how [...]

Crafty Dab Shimmer Kid’s Paint: product review

We have discovered another paint product that is easy to use for toddlers and preschoolers!  The Crafty Dab paint dabbers are not unlike the dabbers that hard core bingo players use, except these are made with washable paint.  I found these at Teacher Heaven, but they can be purchased online.  I have not looked for [...]

Decorating cheap wooden cars

The two hours before dinner time are the witching hours in our household.  It is the lovely combination of fatigue, low blood sugar, mixed in with a twinge of boredom by 4-5 pm.  This is also about the time that I am doing the massive pick up around the house and trying to get dinner [...]

Perler Beads, old school fun

I am loving the fact that my preschooler is at an age where she can be entrusted with small objects without fear that she will put them in her mouth, up her nose, or in her ears.  This opens up the world of arts and crafts, beyond just the foam stickers, glue, paper, crayons, markers, [...]

Digital Scrapbooking, a way to preserve your children’s photos

The Cricut (paper cutting machine) informercial just kills me everytime that it comes on television.  I love die cut machines, and to have one at home, that would be heaven.  Every scrap of paper in this house would be cut just for fun; I kid you not.  I priced out the cheapest machine at just under [...]

The Art Pad, mosaic art studio

The torrential rains this weekend forced our family activities indoors, and we decided to take our kids to The Art Pad. The Art Pad is an art studio housed in an old stone house, within walking distance to the oh-so-yummy Upper Crust Bakery, on Burnet.  They hold art classes in the back room of the [...]