Learn how to make an easy origami greeting card by following these simple steps. As a teacher who enjoys introducing students to the art of easy origami, I’m happy to be able to share this fun project with you. Think origami paper folding is difficult? Not when you follow the directions here. You’ll have an … Read more
Learn actionable, common-sense financial tips that are easy to implement. These financial tips for 2024 aren’t glamorous or complicated, but they will save you money every single day if you make them part of your life. As a person who has had over 30 years of experience managing budgets, saving money is a huge priority … Read more
Add some new ideas to your favorite family holiday traditions, or refresh the traditions you have observed for years. Family holiday traditions are a great way to make memories, but sometimes interest in keeping the traditions wanes. Learn how to keep family holiday traditions fresh and interesting for everyone in your family. Keeping Holiday Traditions … Read more
Whenever someone asks me what I would like to receive as a gift, I have a hard time thinking of ideas on the spur of the moment. I also have a difficult time remembering my gift ideas for others unless I write them down. I decided to make this holiday gift guide as a preemptive … Read more
Learn how to make a super simple jingle bell reindeer ornament craft, perfect for kids to make as a reindeer or holiday party activity. It’s also a great gift for teachers to make for students. The supplies are inexpensive, and the ornament comes together quickly. As a teacher and mom, I’m always looking for fun, … Read more
Please don’t hate me for this, but I inherited my build and metabolism from my dad’s side of the family, and, during my first 40 years of life, never had to worry about what I ate. I could eat as many of my favorite guilty pleasure Nacho Cheese Doritos or Dairy Queen Blizzards as I … Read more
Learn how to make a gyotaku fish print shirt with simple gyotaku fish printing supplies and instructions. Once you are finished, you will have a keepsake to be treasured for years. Does the name gyotaku (pronounced gyou-ta-koo, emphasis on the ta) make it seem too complicated? If I, a very artistically challenged person, can make … Read more
Learn how to create colorful, easy pointillism art work with some simple pointillism projects. These easy pointillism art lesson plans are perfect for creating beginner pointillism art. Not confident in your artistic skills? No problem! Get the tips and steps you need to complete a beautiful masterpiece of your own or teach a pointillism art … Read more
Sometimes, in the busyness of life, someone else’s birthday sneaks up on me. When I realize I’ve forgotten to buy a card, I make one. One of the easiest cards to make is one with pressed flowers. If you have read any of my previous posts about my being artistically challenged, you know that if … Read more
Do you long to get more organized? Learn how to get organized efficiently, get results quickly, and feel good about your organizational skills with these simple tips for different areas of your life. Maybe you have been asking yourself these questions: How can I improve my planning and organizing? How can I get organized at … Read more