The Crafty Collaborative

Jello? Playdough? Or Both?

We’re having a huge cold spell. Wait it’s not a cold spell, it’s that thing we call winter. I’m not sure who’s more stir-crazy; the kids, the dogs, or me. I’m counting the days until Memorial Day, an official sign that summer is here. It seems like we do the same projects over and over. Bake… Continue reading Jello? Playdough? Or Both?

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Winter Play & Mommy Guilt

I was at a loss this weekend. The boys were bored and there was nothing I could think of to do with them. Let me correct that, there was nothing I felt like doing with them that they would totally enjoy. It’s snowy and cold outside. The back yard is a dog poop nightmare due… Continue reading Winter Play & Mommy Guilt

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A Boys Terrarium

Winter can be borning. Sometimes it’s just too cold to play outside. Sometimes they have had enough of the painting, Play-Doh, reading books, and baking cookies. They have had one to many dinosaur battles or rounds of pirates. Logan asked if we had a box the other day. I replied, “Sorry honey, nothing you can… Continue reading A Boys Terrarium