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Once a week, I make an afternoon snack for all the grandchildren. Usually, it’s something not too healthy. I decided to fill Mason Jars with fruit. It’s a bit time consuming but nutritional.

I used cardstock scraps and decorated the tops of the jars.

 I then added ribbon.

  

Of course, the snacks need to be refrigerator and eaten soon. These were chowed down within hours. Below is a picture of jars I filled with cake, pudding, and cool whip, probably their favorite snack. I may fill the jars with carrots, celery, broccoli, and other vegetables for an upcoming treat day. Maybe you have an idea.

Enjoy!

Where I live, we are covered in snow.

 

It’s a great time to think about spring planting and new additions to flower beds. I thought I would share some perennial pictures from my yard. Many plants attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Coreopsis

Bee Balm – Buttercups – Purple Cone Flowers

    

Black-eyed Susans

Clematis

To beat the blues, why not plan a new flower garden or think about a hydrangea to fill an empty spot in your yard?

Hydrangea

It’s fun to get children involved in spring planting. They will love to see their project grow and bloom into a beautiful flowering plant.

I’m anxious to see my tulips peek above the ground. I planted several new varieties last fall.

Think Spring!

 

 

Frosting, disinfecting wipes, and other containers can be repurposed to make vases. Children will have fun creating their own designs.

Supplies needed:

• Empty containers, washed and dried
• Glue sticks
• Cardstock paper
• Ribbon
• Variety of fresh flowers

Children may want to design their own wrap with crayons or stickers. My cardstock paper did not completely cover the large container, so I added a strip of scrap paper to the front.

As you can see, I made these specifically for Valentine’s Day. I think I’d like to do the same for Mother’s Day.

Have fun creating.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Just a few more weeks left for after-Christmas shopping. I’m a big sale shopper, and finding a deal makes me smile.

Last week, I found dated Christmas ornaments at 90% off. I took a closer look and realized the date could be removed, and I would be able to gift them for Christmas 2021.

If you’re out and about and find dated ornaments, check to see if the date can be removed.

Have fun!