When it comes to making things to keep, I like a dough that is really smooth and clay-like. My recipe for cornstarch clay makes a very smooth and slightly sticky white dough that takes color well. Most recently we used it for a hands-on lesson in color {read more}

We’ve had our share of snow lately, but it’s also been terribly, terribly cold, and the kids haven’t wanted to spend more than a few minutes outside (leaving a lot of time to burn off inside).   We put this sweet little garland together {read more}

(image via tamelyn) Six pounds. We came home with six pounds of candy between our two kids. Now while I could, conceivably, eat that giant pile of deliciousness I certainly couldn’t let my already sweet children binge on that much high-fructose {read more}

In our house love means cookies. Bad day? I’ll make you some oatmeal cookies. Going on a trip? You’ll find some chocolate chip cookies in your carry on. Crisp fall day? Let’s make some gingersnaps! Things to keep in mind when baking {read more}

Making prints is a simple way to learn about reversing images and a fun way to liven up painting for the very young. A variety of materials work well, but bubble wrap is a lovely, no-fail way to begin. We used bubble wrap with small bubbles (it’s {read more}