I’m so looking forward to a summer of process art with my kiddos but even for me, seasoned preschool art teacher and mother of four art loving kiddos, the thought of all the materials and supplies, and yes the mess, can be incredibly overwhelming. Hopefully this post makes you less overwhelmed and even more excited to get started! For my introduction to this camp-at-home idea head to my first Process Art Summer Camp post. What kind of materials should I have on hand for Process Art Summer Camp? Because summer is long and funds are usually short (amiright?!) I am suggesting as many recycled materials as I possibly can. When you start to look at every single thing you throw away ... read more
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Every fall as far back as I can remember, we make pumpkin seeds from all the carved pumpkins we create for Halloween. I always get a little sad because they’re one of my favorite seasonal snacks that I wish we made all year round! Crispy roasted chickpeas might be the best year round fill-in that I’ve found. I am totally a savory/crunchy snacker so anything that fits in those categories is great in my book. Generally speaking I love sweets. I keep chickpeas stashed in my pantry for this chickpea based cookie dough (it’s so delicious!) but this isn’t what I was craving today. I’ve been reaching for any savory snack option lately but getting kind of board of plantain chips and ... read more
Polymer Clay Basics
One of my all time favorite things to do as a kid was make Sculpey with my friends or my brothers probably every single day for years after school or on weekends. Sculpey is my favorite brand of oven bake polymer clay. It's easy to manipulate and stays soft forever until it's baked in the oven. It's so easy for kids to use. Currently, Sculpey is a major favorite in our house. Not just with Lilly either (she's 9 and in 3rd grade) but with Gracie who is 7 and in 1st grade and with Sally too who is 4. She has loved making things with Sculpey for awhile now though so that started when she was just 3 years old! We look at lots of inspiration on Pinterest. Here is a link to my Sculpey ... read more
Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Festival 2019
If you are local or drivable distance away from downtown Pittsburgh, My 16-19 is the annual Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Festival. This is one of our family’s favorite yearly events and something that makes our city so special! The last one we were in town to attend was the Children’s Theater Festival from 2017. If the weather cooperates, wear your walking shoes, bring a stroller and pack a baby carrier because there is SO much to do and see in our beautiful city. The Cultural District of Pittsburgh is home to some city’s best theaters, restaurants and events and is even fun just to take a walk through. This wonderful festival is designed to celebrate theater for ... read more
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