Children on the Autism spectrum love sensory play and crafts. The trick is, is that you have to figure out which type of sensory play they will tolerate or want to do. Some like messy play and some don’t, but it’s always good to expose all children to different things, to learn and experience through…
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A sweet treat from nature.
Did you know that mint can be used as a natural bug repellent around your garden? But butterflies and bees love it, which is great because we need our pollinating friends. It’s rich in nectar and pollen and helps to pollinate other plants and crops. Some people use it for medicinal benefits. Please check with…
Sewing tips.
Hand sewing is so calming and so much fun once you get the hang of things. It’s a skill I believe every child should be taught, just the basics of sewing. The back stitch is a really easy stitch to begin with. When I make my miniature teddy bears I use the back stitch to…
A stranger’s kindness.
‘ ” The earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I started writing about the lock downs and what that time in history was like about a month ago. I think it’s time, it’s time to heal. Writing and speaking about it, is all part of that process. More and more people are coming out…
Dandelion DIY’s.
You know those little yellow flowers everywhere? You know…the ones some people get really upset about and go around killing them off, yeah, them. They’re pretty little things too. Well, it turns out they are actually really helpful little plants. First I need to get one thing out of the way before I go on…
Dollar day do over.
I picked up a little clear vase at the thrift store, but it wasn’t a dollar item, it was even less…fifty cents. You may have one of these vases in your home laying around. All they need is a little update, just change things up a bit. You would be surprised at all the items…
Apple cake doughnuts…blogmas day 20.
Recipe:1 cup of all purpose flour sifted1 tsp. Baking powder (aluminum free)1 pinch of salt1/3 cup of sugar Mix all dry ingredients first. Wet ingredients:1 egg2 Tbsp. Melted butter1 tsp. Vanilla extract.1/3 cup of milk Mix all wet ingredients then add to dry ingredients. Peel and core two apples then chop into small cube like…
Dollar day do over.
Well, darn it…dollar days are officially over everyone. There’s a new sheriff in town lets just say and prices are no longer what they used to be. Instead of dollar stores there are $1.25 stores and up. Instead of Dollar days at your favorite local thrift store there are $2 days now. Everything has increased….
Old toy packaging becomes a new toy.
————————————————— Have you ever looked at the packaging your items come in? Food packaging, toys and other products always have plastic packaging that usually can be turned into molds. One time I had a slime ball of some sort that I bought for my children years ago when they were little and looking at the…
DIY a rope/yarn basket.
This is one of my favorite craft projects to work on. Also a fun project for older kids ages 10 and up, depending on level of the child. Once you get the hang of it you can make all kinds of baskets over the summer. It’s a great project to work with your hands on,…
Our Little Red House 