Babbs takes a page out of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book and makes a batch of snow candy out of maple syrup.
Christmas isn’t all about gifts, but if you’re still looking for something nice for that special person, Rogue Preparedness has a few ideas!
We dip into the archives to find some of our favorite Thanksgiving posts, to help encourage our readers’ joyful, holiday spirits.
Finding herself with extra Mod Podge and a bunch of dried leaves and flowers, along with a few white pumpkins, Babbs and her sister whip up these DIY Mod Podge Pumpkins.
Our favorite teenager, Anna, spent time grave rubbing in old cemeteries in New York. Find out how to do this interesting and revealing task.
Babbs and Grand #8 get busy making donut hole acorns for fall treats. Find out how easy and fast this recipe can be, and add it to your tailgate or church potluck contribution this fall.
Babbs whips up some nutritious Jack-O-Lantern fruit cups with the grands, and also highlights past Halloween crafts you can do with your kids.
Babbs breaks out the snacklebox on a family boating trip. Find out what she packed, and how she became the perfect purveyor of snacks.
Learn how to make these easy and inexpensive DIY Spindle Corn decorations for your home this fall, using just a few items.
Jackie Richardson rounds up summer crafts from the archives. These activities will help you beat the heat while you spend time indoors.
Jackie Richardson uses the Hugelkultur process to fill her new raised garden beds. This sustainable method saves time and money.
Learn how to make these easy and vibrant Valentine’s Day Cards, using plain white greeting cards, markers and coffee filters.
Jackie Richardson enlists the help of her kids to decorate Thank You Cards, and reflects on the importance of mailing out appreciation.
Are you ready for Christmas? We’ve rounded up a few crafts, decor and recipe ideas to help you enjoy the holiday.
Jackie Richardson digs in her craft cabinet to find the materials for these cute and easy Pinecone Gnome Christmas Ornaments.
Our teen writer, Anna, uses pokeberries and wood cookies to make this natural and beautiful wood Christmas ornament craft.
Jackie Richardson reflects on what she’s most thankful for, as she sets her Thanksgiving table using meaningful items.
For this year’s Thanksgiving table, Jackie Richardson decided to try her hand at DIY Shibori cloth napkins. Find out how to make your own.
Jackie Richardson digs out leftover fall leaf decor and Mod Podge to whip up these super simple, and colorful, Falling Leaf Pumpkin decorations.
Jackie Richardson turns trash into treasure by upcycling this discarded bike wheel into a wreath for fall. Learn all the steps for this festive craft.
Babbs walks you through how to make a clever and quick mushroom spore print craft.
Jackie Richardson visits a family dump yard and finds trash that she turns into a treasure. Learn how to make a bicycle wreath.
Looking for a craft for girls’ night out? Michelle Cerino created Fancy Painted Face Pots for some of her friends.
Jackie Richardson explains how to grow your own borax crystals, while creating an educational experience for kids.
Babbs details how she makes lavender flax seed bags, which make perfect gifts for any occasion.
In need of a quick, fun and delicious Easter dessert? Maybe something that you can do with your kids? Check out this Easter bunny cake that Jackie Richardson made.
Brenda Dronen describes how to make a lovely frozen suncatcher.
Wander Woman – Kansas founder Jessica White walks you through how to forage for cattails and make them into a delicious relish.
Babbs enjoys making DIY lavender soap, with lavender that she’s dried, along with essential oil and goat’s milk melt-and-pour soap.
Featured blogger Rogue Preparedness walks you through how to make a DIY oil lamp.
Find out how to do a cool DIY pounded flowers craft. Babbs and the grands — ages 3 to 9 — did this one in a few minutes and liked the results.
