ABC & 123 Alphabet Cookies- Teacher Appreciation week is coming up. Looking for something fun and tasty to give to your favorite teacher? Bake a batch of these cinnamon
sugar cookies to say "Thank You" for all
of their hard work.
ABC Salt Dough- Making gifts from salt dough is fun and creative. Make these easy salt dough alphabet letters for your teacher. Whether you simply add a magnet or your glue them to something more elaborate like a wall plaque, she will appreciate the work you put into them!
An Apple For The Teacher- - Here's an adorable little craft for your preschooler or Kindergartener to take with them on their first day of school. What a warm way to begin the school year!
Blooming Flower Pen- This attractive flower pot is actually a pen in disguise. Just pull out the flower, write your message and put it back for a lovely addition to your desk. Use any color you wish in order to compliment your home or office decor.
Class Act Apple- Here's a fun and easy Teacher Appreciation gift to make with your child. Their teacher will hang this gift in their classroom with pride!
Coffee Filter Daffodils- Daffodils are a sure sign of spring. Make your own sunny bouquet out of water color paint and coffee filters! Easy to put together and so pretty you could even give them as a gift.
Coffee Filter Flower- Make a beautiful flower bouquet. These flowers are quick, easy, inexpensive and fun for all ages. Use your imagination to come up with your own varieties!
Floral Trinket Box- Looking for a fun Mother's Day craft to make for Mom or Grandma? This pretty little box is not only lovely it's also useful! A great container, this pretty gift will hold cherished jewelry, car keys, extra coins or other small bawbles.
In Our Forums- Teacher Appreciation week is coming. We have things
we are doing for our preschool teachers to say thanks. Do
you have any new ideas?
Knowledge Garden- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we bring you this fun and creative craft that will light up that special educator in your child's life. Our version was created to honor all of the teachers and administrators at school, but you can personalize yours to fit an individual teacher if you prefer.
Puzzle Frame- Have an old puzzle that is missing some pieces? How about some photographs that need framing? If you said yes, then you and the kids have a fun project ahead of you! These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.
School Days Frame- This creative picture fram e is great for heading back to school! Many parents take pictures of their kids on the first day of school. This picture frame is the perfect way to capture those memories forever.
School Days Pin- Here's a cute little pin that's easy to make.
Scrapbook Photo Box- Is it a fancy box? Well yes, but hidden inside is a very cool scrapbook. They make great gifts for an expecting mom, grandparents or a teacher. Make them for your children to have as memories of trips your family has taken. This one has a travel theme but you could use whatever theme you like.
Spring Bouquet- Make this fun craft project and add some spring to your home. This will make a lovely gift for mom, perfect for the kitchen counter, bedroom side table or even a nice addition to a working mom's desk!
Teacher's Key Ring- This cute key ring is a great gift for your child's teacher. Makes an ideal Valentine gift considering its heart shape. This can be made in different shapes too, and would also be great for Teacher Appreciation Week or a birthday present! Alternatively, you can skip the key ring step and glue a magnet on the back to display on her filing cabinet.
Yo-Yo Angels- These adorable yo-yo angels are the perfect gift for Mom, Grandma, your best friend, or anyone you feel would appreciate their comfort. A special thanks to Eileen , the artist, for sharing these adorable angels.
Thanksgiving
The leaves are almost done falling and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, or costume ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...
Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!