Safety First!

There is lots of information available to make your life safer. The Mayo Clinic has a newsletter with suggestions on how to carve and decorate a pumpkin, improve your costume and accessories, Trick or Treat intelligently, and even how to fix things up around your own home to save others from accidents.
Masks are a lot of fun, but [...]

It’s time to start thinking about…..

October is a time for harvesting, and harvest is celebrated all over the world. But in the United States, many children have traditionally looked forward to October for one reason – Halloween!
Halloween has its roots in myth and religion, but for most people it just means fun, imagination, freedom, and CANDY! Although things have changed, [...]

Remembering Summer

Did you go on vacation during the Summer? Did you pick up feathers, shells, leaves or pebbles, or take pictures and buy postcards? Discover crafts and projects that will help you organize all those memories! Make a scrapbook, use the pebbles and shells in a mosaic, seal the feathers, leaves or flowers in a picture or bookmark, [...]

Feels Like Autumn!

October might be one of the warmest months in California, but there’s something in the air that makes one think of sweaters and knit caps, hot spiced apple cider, and pumpkin decorations. Combine that with the skills and fun of sewing, knitting and crochet and you can spice up your wardrobe and make wonderful gifts [...]

What Really Happened to Humpty?

Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. That much we know. But just how did Humpty fall off that wall in the first place? Humpty’s brother, Joe Dumpty, has his suspicions, and none of them good. He’s sure Humpty was pushed off that wall. But who could have done such [...]