What You’ll Need: Glue Construction Paper or Cardstock Paper Craft Sticker Crayons or Markers Cup or Jar Instructions: Using construction paper or cardstock paper, cut out flower designs and decorate On each flower cutout, write a job that can be done for your Mother (Grandmother, etc) Glue the flower cutout to a craft stick Using construction paper or cardstock paper, ...

When I was growing up, our family had a large garden.  We grew everything from squash, tomatoes, peppers to radishes and cucumbers.   My great-grandparents who lived less than a mile away also had an extensive garden.  The garden was the first place we would go to when we would go for a visit because that’s where we would usually find ...

To make your own paper kites you need: Two wooden dowels (ours were 1/4″ and 1/8″ in diameter because we used what we had on hand), cut to 33″ and 24″ lengths. 36″ wide sheet of paper (or several smaller sheets taped together to make a large one) Acrylic paints, crayons or markers Twine Tape Ribbon or fabric scraps Optional: ...

I just stood there and stared. The picture of innocence who captured my heart the very moment he took his first breath now fills our lives with amazement and joy. Our last grandchild has grown so quickly from his 13-pound birthweight to a tall, handsome 8-year old who thinks he’s 18! Momentarily stunned at how fast the years have passed, ...

Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour ...

What do you think about when you think about St. Patrick’s Day?  Green?  A leprechaun and a pot of gold?  A shamrock shake from McDonalds?  Or maybe corned beef, cabbage and potatoes? If you ask most people, even those who proudly claim their Irish blood, they typically have no clue who St. Patrick was.  (Next person you see, ask them ...

What you will need           – seeds – cardboard egg cartons – scissors – sharp knife – toilet paper rolls (empty) – potting soil (I used “container soil”) – water Steps           Using the scissors, cut the lid from the base of the egg carton – set the lid aside     ...

A few mornings ago, I was trying to leave the house to run errands with my two young children.  Not a big deal.  This should be easy and simple right? If you’re a mother, you probably already know where I’m heading.  Once that first cute baby enters your world, easy and simple no longer mean the same thing as they ...

Laura Ingalls Wilder – Grandma Minnie’s Sunbonnet This little girl’s paper sunbonnet is fashioned after the cloth ones my grandmother used to make and wear when she worked in her garden. To make a pattern template that will stand up to repeated use, you will need a 12 x 16 piece of tagboard. Cut out the half pattern included with ...

Try out this fun Valentine’s craft with your kids.  A perfect gift for any loved one who loves birds! Supplies: 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Bird Seed 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup water Heart Cookie Cutter Drinking straw, cut into a length of 1″ Cord or string for hanging Boil the water. Add in the gelatin and stir until ...