This summer , you can do a special project to remember the special moments and the crazy days.  A special day to remember those who have died while in service to our country. Making a memory box can be a wonderful way to either remember someone, or even create a special container to put other special...

I came across this wonderful holiday treat today in a new cookbook and just needed to share it with you all before Christmas. Glitter is one of the best ways to decorate candles, presents, and all things crafty but is absolutely a bear to clean up. When we did our huge construction project this past...

The tiny town of Santiago Sacatepequez in Guatemala is famous for its annual gigantic kites festival on el Dia de Todos los Santos, Day of the Dead or All Saints’ Day. The gigantic kites, barriletes gigantes, were originally flown as a way to remember and connect to ancestors. “Up to 40 feet...

Finding the perfect thing to put our favorite people’s pictures in doesn’t have to be expensive or hard to find. Sometimes materials we have on hand are just the right fit, such as using old CD jewel cases. It’s as simple as photo copying a favorite picture, trimming to fit and sliding into...

Here is a fun Halloween craft to do with all your little goblins no matter what their skill level. Turn an empty cereal box into a beautiful glowing ghoulish luminary! What you need to make your own Halloween Cereal Box Luminary: Box (any type and size is fine – a pasta box would work well too.) Pencil Xacto...

There’s nothing worse than not being able to find a pen or pencil when you need one!  This easy project is one that you and the kids can do together and minimize the times you hastily grab a crayon to jot a phone number. All you’ll need is fake flowers, green floral tape and extra...

I absolutely LOVE glitter and my son does as well. In fact, he obsessed with it. Last week we made some absolutely gorgeous glittered gourd decorations and he had a blast. Next week when we he is out of school I plan on making some hurricane lanterns with him (from the dollar store). What you need to...

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to the United States and it it is a time wherein Americans can celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. The month it starts September 15 and runs until October 15. Why the strange dates? Well, it is the anniversary...