Month: November 2016

Snow Day Activities to Do During Snowpocalypse

One day to go to a January 2016 major winter storm they are calling the storm of the century.  Named Jonas, some people have now nicknamed the storm system Snowpocalypse!  We will see.  Sometimes there is a lot of hype but it almost looks like a sure super snow storm headed for the Northeast corridor, […] Read more…

kids art project snowflake quilling

Wooden Snowflake Craft Project for Kids

We love creative art and craft projects. Sometimes allowing your kids (or yourself) to have unplanned or organized craft or art time is important for creativity, but other times it’s helpful to give kids a prompt or plan a project with them.  Projects help kids follow directions, learn about different art styles and techniques and […] Read more…

yogurt berry parfait

Christmas Berry Parfait

This yogurt berry parfait will jazz up any holiday breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s also a great dessert for Christmas.  For a simple dessert that is both healthy and easy to make this parfait fits the bill. Items needed: Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla flavor) Fruit preserves Red raspberries Kiwi Instructions: In a small, clear […] Read more…

kids art project with tape and paint

Winter Kids Art Project using Tape and Paint

  This is a good example of how the contrast of white on dark can really have a lot of visual impact. 1. Tape a border around the edge of a square of watercolor paper with 1″ painter’s masking tape. Cut thick and thin strips for trees that touch the top and the bottom of […] Read more…

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