” It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up” Babe Ruth. For the past few months I have been trying to catch up on things, and blogging is one of those things. Blogging is at the top of my list when it comes to my favorite hobbies. The best part about blogging to…
DIY Nature crafts.
Look what you can make using nature’s supplies…a little sail boat. You will be amazed at what you can find out in nature to create with. Just put on some walking shoes and look around where you live for items that you can create art with. I found some of these sea pods and a…
ASD table crafts.
This activity will help children who need a little extra help with speech and language skills. It also covers fine motor skills and some sensory play. You will need:Air drying clayassorted paintsOne fine tip black sharpie penGlueClean TP or paper towel rollsscissorspencilpaper strips for paper macheyarn (optional)card stock or card board. To make your little…
Talk a walk with me.
It’s another early morning walk to the lake. The butterfly garden is alive with so many flying critters. The garden has grown so much. It towers over me now. Each flower and blade of grass is buzzing with life. God’s tiny little winged creatures, butterflies, bees and dragonflies all working together. I try to capture…
ASD table time crafts.
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…
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…
Our Little Red House 