Guest post by Emily Graham (1/20/22) Raising physically and mentally healthy children in this modern-day age is a little more challenging than what parents in the baby-boomer era had to deal with. Technology has created computers, the internet, smartphones, and numerous interactive social platforms and applications that you and your children use to your benefit every …
Matt and the kids were at it again yesterday, creating their latest version of a St. Patrick’s Day family tradition: a leprechaun trap built entirely of LEGOs. This one comes complete with guards, an Irish flag and a touch of gold from Middle Earth. Whaddya think? Check out the related posts below (You might …
Welcome to Tips ‘n Tidbits! If you happen notice the dates on our most recent posts, you’ll realize that the majority aren’t recent at all. Work and homeschooling have kept us incredibly busy the last few years, making it a challenge to share some of the fun things Matt and the kids have worked on …
Since Matt created these hats, I’m sharing his post instead of writing a new one. You can find the original at Bohan Art, along with several of his paintings, sketches and step-by-step watercolor demonstrations. This is the sixth year that I’ve made Halloween costumes for one or both kids. I guess they really haven’t been …
I recently shared images of Snowflake Ornaments; now it’s time for Christmas ideas—and a few more snowflakes. Except for the owl and turtle, these are original creations. The turtle was inspired by a picture included with one of the Perler Bead kits, but the Santa hat it’s sporting was Kelly’s idea. I think the owl was …