Visiting The Incredible Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings
The Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings are INCREDIBLE!! They are awe-inspiring structures made by a people that built around nature and used this for their advantage. In modern construction if there is a rock or tree stump in the way, we just move it or blast it out. Not the Ancestral Pueblo people. They built their […]
Create Your Own “You Have Been Candy Bombed” Surprise!
You have been “candy bombed”!! HA HA What does it mean to be “candy bombed” and what is the story behind it? This candy bomb simply represents kindness, love and hope in a brighter tomorrow. Here is the story behind the candy bomber if you don’t already know… The Candy Bomber’s Story Once upon a […]
The HUGE Importance of Unstructured Play Time!!
What is unstructured play time, and why is is so important for your children? This article is simply from my experience as a mother of 5 boys. I have witnessed first hand in the importance of unstructured play time and the endless benefits that come from that unstructured play time. The first time I started […]
Fun, Delicious Gift Ideas To Say HELLO
Are you looking for something fun to make to take with you when you visit someone, or just some simple gift ideas to say hello? In my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there is a great focus on ministering to those in need. We are to look over a couple […]
The Dynamic Homopolar Motor Especially For Kids
A Homopolar motor is one of my boys favorite things to make!! These motors are so fun to learn about and to experiment with. My boys and I have been playing around with them all week and we have learned a couple things to make it a little bit easier for you to create your […]
Secret Decoder Wheels To Encourage Writing
Through out history, there have been many types of decoder wheels that have been used to send secret messages. These decoder wheels prevented the message from falling into the wrong hands. If you had the decoder wheel, then you were able to decipher the code. Otherwise, it would just appear to be a mumbled, jumbled […]