Dried Oranges for Christmas. A few years ago I saw Lisa from the Farmhouse on Boone come across some dried oranges in one of her thrifting videos. I loved the idea of decorating with dried fruit. This year I decided to give it a shot. I don’t have a dehydrator so I decided to try […]
Category: Around the House
Making a Golden Snitch Piñata on a Budget
Check out how JV made his own Golden Snitch Piñata.
A Harry Potter Party Making Platform 9 3/4 on a Budget
You will need:
A cheap plastic table cloth ($1 at Walmart) Red, brown and gold paint.
A rectangular sponge.
Making a Honeydukes Express Food Trolley and Butter Beer.
What’s a Harry Potter Party without a Honeydukes Express Trolley? See how we but one together for our Son’s 12 birthday party.
Homemade Birthday Banner
Your banner can be as simple or elaborate as you would like. You can hand cut your banner or use a circuit or a Silhouette Cameo to cut out your flags and letters. You can use mix matched scrap book paper or construction paper.
Embracing Winter in Iowa Survival Tip 3
I have found that February is one of the toughest months to homeschool. I am a bit bored with my curriculum. My son is a bit bored with our routine. Spring break and Easter seem so far in the future. It is often cold and sometimes too cold to go outside without the fear of frost bite.
Embracing Winter in Iowa Survival Tip 2
If you are spending a lot of time at home during the cold months in Iowa intentionally embrace the winter time by creating a living and learning environment that is warm and inviting. I have found this is done best by enticing all of our senses. Stay warm and cozy ~ Bridget Anne
Embracing Winter in Iowa Survival Tip 1
The Winter Basket is our family solution to keeping all these items close at hand and readily available when needed. This basket has made caring for our skin much easier.
Decorating for Fall
There are two places in my home that I re-decorate seasonally. I like to add a little hint of the season to the the kitchen and the front porch.