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…
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…
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…
An early morning swap meet visit.
One morning I got up super early and headed out to one of my favorite swap meets here in the city. I took my camera with me and took all kinds of colorful photos. You can always find something interesting at the swap meets to practice taking photos with. Swaps meets are a great place…
ASD table time crafts…bean bags.
Bean bags are a fun sensory toy to use for playtime skills with your children with ASD. And they are so easy to make. You can use beans, rice, plastic pellets and even tiny weighted Bee bee’s. Just draw out some simple shapes and sew inside out, then turn right side out and fill with…
Lil wooden box remake.
Found this little box on one of my dollar day thrift store days. It was a brown /yellow color so I painted the whole thing white and then decoupaged it with some pretty floral paper. This is a really easy way to update something old. Just repaint it. Repainting and adding some pretty papers are…
Updating vintage wooden blocks.
———————————————- Supplies needed: Old wooden blocks Assorted paints- spray paint, chalk paint, paint pens, or acrylics. Small wooden rectangles (for doors and windows) Assorted fabrics Decoupage glue- Mod Podge or watered down school glue paint brush or sponge brush First you have to find a bag of old wooden blocks. They are usually at yard…
It’s time for some pom pom crafts.
An old craft from the past, some of you will remember these adorable little Spring time pom pom animals I made years ago. I got the idea from Steiff toys. I believe Steiff started in the 1920’s but you will have to look that up, I could be way off on that. It’s a company…
Our Little Red House 