Whether you go camping, enjoy gardening, or just spend some time outdoors, you will inevitably find yourself at some stage with a cold and/or wet backside and wish you had a quick and easy solution. Today Kallista will show you her easy step-by-step kid-made upcycled sit-upon to keep you warm(er) and dry. First, you will need your supplies: This post contains affiliate links. Plastic bags; if you have a ... Read the Post...
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7 Upcycled Homemade Musical Instruments
Children love to play with musical instruments, but they can be costly! Why not upcycle and make your own homemade musical instruments with things you probably already have lying around? Here is a collection of instruments the children have made, we hope you enjoy them. I made these very simple knitted jingle wristbands about 4 years ago, and the children still get them out to use from time to time. They're ... Read the Post...
Upcycled Backyard Croquet For Kids
It's almost officially spring, and we're certainly looking forward to it! Kallista has even been making our calendar as spring because it's close enough for her. The recent lion days of March haven't stopped us from getting out and having a few minutes of play here and there. The children's most recent outdoor game is a simplified version of croquet. Or as Tristan now calls it, "Rainbow ... Read the Post...
Visible Mending; Joyful Mending
Oh wow, what a fun afternoon I just had! It was sunny so I decided I'd take a break and sit outside and read. I picked up a couple of Tuttle Publising books, and became inpired to start working my way through the mending pile after looking through Joyful Mending: Visible Repairs for the Perfectly Imperfect Things We Love! by Noriko Misumi. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a ... Read the Post...
10 Ways to Use Christmas Leftovers
Most everyone who celebrates Christmas loves the big dinner, and there are always lots of ham or turkey remaining, which is something not as many people are in love with. Thankfully, there are many creative ways to use these traditional Christmas leftovers. 1. Sandwiches The traditional turkey sandwich is the first thing that comes to mind. Turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing layered between slices ... Read the Post...