Author Archives: Homegrown Adventures

        What is there not to like about safety pins? Safety pins are used to keep torn clothing items together, fasten cloth diapers, or to temporarily fix a broken zipper. But that is not all safety pins … Continued

Teaching your child to love everyone, even those that have hurt them is very important to do.       It is written in the bible….       Now loving others especially those who are grumpy, who make fun … Continued

It is so fun to make your own rings. It only takes a minute to make these beautiful rings. They make great party favors or you could simply make them for yourself. Your ring will be one of a kind. … Continued

Knowing how to tell time can be challenging for a child. I will show you a few clock tricks I use to help my children master telling time.   First let your child know that :   There are 24 hours … Continued

Teaching your child to write their name can be fun. When they are young they want to explore the world around them. Touching and feeling different textures while writing helps your child to learn to write their name. More importantly … Continued

I have always enjoyed the sound wind chimes make when its breezy outside. So when my niece came over last weekend I knew that this would be a great crafty project to make.   To get started…1. You need lots of neckties. We … Continued

It is important to have a first aid kit handy when hiking, camping, or simply living life. Accidents do happen and it is good to be prepared to assist a family member who might need assistance. It is never too … Continued

Right now is the perfect time to go to a creek or pond and collect some tadpoles. The life cycle of a frog is so intriguing  that even mom will be looking forward to see the changes that these little guys … Continued