Dian’s ideas are simple. They are simple enough so that children and adults can enjoy them together. They are simple enough to be fun instead of stressful. They are simple enough to be a springboard for your own creative ideas. They are simple so that you can focus on the enjoyment you’ll have doing them and sharing them with others.
A Creative Outdoor Solution If you want to keep kids from tracking dirt into your house during your next pool or sprinkler party, just construct an instant outdoor dressing room. All you need is a large, sturdy umbrella with a hook handle, two shower curtains [...]
Combining Gardening and Playtime With the weather warming comes the opportunity to till the soil and begin planting the garden. Here are some fun ideas that also pass for fun places for the kids to play. Green Bean Tepees: A Jungle Adventure for Kids [...]
How to Build a Snow Dome How to Build a Snow Dome Activities for me have been the key to enjoying the cold and snow. When we get a big snow storm one of my favorite activities is to build a snow dome. This is [...]
It’s mid-summer and easy for the kids to get bored if they do not have enough to do. Here are fun summer projects that both kids and parents and grandparents can enjoy. Pioneer Dolls July 24 is Pioneer Day when we celebrate the pioneers coming [...]
Why Choose DIY Indoor Party Games? Clowns, pizza parlors and indoor amusement parks are great fun for children's parties, but they are expensive and will only lead to high expectations for other children in the family and for their friends. And they probably afford no [...]
Why Healthy Lunches Matter According to one school lunch worker, an increasing number of children are spending their lunch money on junk food. Help your child start a new "good-for-you" trend in school with these nutritious foods. Yummy-Dip Lunch For a twist on the classic [...]
Peanuts are an American favorite. One of the most interesting trips I have taken in my career was to the peanut fields of Alabama. I had no idea where peanuts came from until Jimmy Carter became president. As far as I knew, they came from [...]
For "starter" pets for your child or for a home or school project that will hold his or her interest, here are two ideas for "pets" that you may not have considered recently. An ant farm and a frog habitat are fun, hands-on ways to [...]
One of the challenges of being a parent is taking care of children when they are sick. Here are some imaginative ways to take the strain off Mom and Dad when children are sick in bed. Communication and Monitoring To monitor a bedridden [...]
Creative Communication Ideas Grandchildren coming for an afternoon visit, a one-night sleepover or a long weekend? Grandchildren live far away and can't visit too often? You know they can watch TV and videos anytime, and you want the time you spend with them to be [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
