Spring Crafts for Kids: Decorate Terra Cotta Pots

child-painted terra cotta clay pots

My kids really enjoyed stenciling their names onto these terra cotta clay pots, and I think they make beautiful Mother’s Read more…

Green Kid Crafts + Tips for Helping Siblings Share Kits

opening a Green Kid Crafts kit

My kids love craft kits and I’m a fan of not wasting resources, so I was happy to Read more…

Craft-A-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects

Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows that we are a craft-loving family. So I was thrilled to receive a review copy of Craft-a-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects. This book lives up to its description beautifully! I Read more…

Dye Yarn With Kool-Aid!

Balls of Kool-Aid dyed yarn

We learned a new skill on Saturday: dying yarn with sugar-free Kool-Aid! This workshop was a highlight of our Wool Days visit to Old Sturbridge Village, and I Read more…

A Book for Mom!

two year old book

Emma asked me to help the kids make Mother’s Day presents for me, and so I thought it would be the perfect time to make the craft I Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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