Soap making is a fun and useful hobby. But making lye soap can be rather dangerous, so it’s not exactly suitable for children. However, that doesn’t mean that youngsters can’t get in on the soap making fun. There are other ways to make soap that are simpler and less hazardous. Here’s a recipe for glycerin [...]
Craft: Winter Sun Catcher
Winter is most often associated with cold weather and snow. But even though it’s chilly outside, the sun still shines beautifully on some days. This frozen sun catcher takes advantage of both the sub-freezing temperatures and the sunshine to add beauty to your porch or lawn. What You Need Water Food coloring in a color [...]
Movie Crafts for Kids
When our kids find a movie that they love, they like to watch it over and over again. Sometimes tearing them away from the TV screen seems like a lost cause, even though they have already watched the same movie dozens of times. Is there any hope? If you can find a way to incorporate [...]
Shoe Crafts for Kids
The right shoes can be the icing on the cake of a great outfit. Funky, embellished shoes are quite popular among the younger set. This provides a great opportunity to bring out kids’ creativity! Here are some shoe crafts that your kids will love (and that you can enjoy with them as well). Paint Your [...]
Crafts: How to Make a Seashell Candle
Seashells are a favorite souvenir of beach goers. If you’re willing to look for them along the ocean side, they don’t cost a penny. These beautiful products of nature make great souvenirs and gifts on their own, and they can also be used in all sorts of craft projects. Have you ever seen those candles [...]
Crafts: How to Make a Takeaway Beach
A trip to the beach can be the highlight of one’s summer. Children are especially captivated by the sand, water and beautiful scenery. When it’s time to go home, they may not want to leave. And for that matter, you might wish you could stay, too! Moving to the beach might not be an option. [...]












