Category: DIY Fun

Have you ever been pushing three kids through a store trying desperately to get the stuff you need and get the heck out of there as fast as humanly possible when suddenly you spot the perfect deal and your entire afternoon just comes together? Well, that happened to me. True story. Over two pairs of … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Monster Gloves”

The leaves have just started turning their beautiful fall colors (most are still green, as evidenced by the below picture of Oliver) but there are enough fallen leaves on the sidewalks to notice. I figure in about a week or two, it will be spectacular. Earlier this week, we went for an after-dinner walk and … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Alphabet Leaf Project”

Tuesday afternoon was a rough one. We’re still trying to find our groove with preschool and Emil’s nap time and when oh when do I get to sit down? I was feeling more than frustrated with the state of affairs over here… poor Emil has caught Oliver’s cold and wants nothing more than to take … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Signs of Fall Nature Hunt”

It was a beautiful day on Monday, the big boys’ official last day of summer vacation, and I wanted to do something super special with them before the preschool routine began. We trekked to the zoo in the morning, climbed the apple tree to collect what will be one of our last harvests before the … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Lessons in Thixotropy (or Rheopexy?) with Magic Mud”

Last weekend we were stuck inside for a couple of days because of some much-needed rain. And out of fear that something (or someone) would be broken, I pulled together the old indoor obstacle course plan and the rest of the afternoon was a piece of cake! All you need is your imagination and some … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Indoor Obstacle Course”