Tag: DIY

Step 1: Put the shirt on your head inside out with the tag sticking down. Hold the sleeves out to the side (we used long sleeves) Step 2: Take the sleeves and tie them in a knot behind your head. Step 3: Fold the top part of the collar up and under, close to your … Continue reading “Ninja Masks from T-Shirts”

While we were in the Ozarks last week, there were acorns everywhere. The boys started collecting them in a little basket we had brought along on a nature hike, and upon further inspection, we learned that many of them had begun to sprout and take root while resting on top of the rich fertile forest floor. … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Acorn Growth Progression”

Recently, we ran out of store-bought play dough and I realized that I kind of hated that stuff anyway… so I didn’t buy any more. But play dough in general is a hot commodity around this house; soon after we ran out, I had several little boys asking me for more. I decided to finally try to … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Fall Spice Play Dough & A Blogging Break”

Oliver is currently in the middle of a “needy” phase. It involves some backsliding on independence. Suddenly he needs help getting dressed, putting on shoes, reaching things, brushing his teeth. He needs help getting buckled into his car seat, something he has been doing on his own lately. He insists on being carried from the car into … Continue reading “Hammering Stuff/Butting Heads”

Some days it is best to just fill up the old outdoor kiddie pool with warm water and lots and lots of soap, turn on the jet attachment on the hose, and make a bubble city!  And though it is no longer warm enough around here for this, you’d better believe I’m stashing this idea … Continue reading “Extra Bubbles”