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.
Crafting Memories with Pioneer Rag Dolls Why Pioneer Rag Dolls Are Special Young girls love to play with dolls and they will love to make these simple pioneer rag dolls. It will be just like the one that grandma played with when she was young. [...]
One of the most innovative outdoor cooking methods (and is excellent to have for power-related emergencies at home) isthe simple homemade tin can stove which can be used for frying,boiling and toasting. It is best used for one or two peoplebecause of its small size. [...]
Why Kick the Can Ice Cream Is So Much Fun Now that school is out and kids are enjoying the fun of discovering the world around them, parents and grandparents are looking for fun activities to do with them. I have spent my career coming [...]
Halloween is upon us and if you or looking for some last minute ideas to inspire you for a party, costume, or just for fun here are some that you will enjoy. Use rolls of toilet paper and decorate them as witches for a centerpiece. [...]
New Year, New Responsibilities: Delegating Household Tasks With the New Year comes the opportunity to delegate household responsibilities. I remember as a high school student this happened in our home. My mother decided that she would go back to teaching and so she did not [...]
A Childhood in the Manti-La Sal National Forest I was blessed with the good fortune to be born near and raised in the remote, breath-taking Manti-La Sal National Forest in southeastern Utah, where my father was the forest ranger. This weekend I took a trip [...]
This week I have taken time to think back over my life and remember some of the gifts that were my favorites. It was not the ones that someone bought me although they were greatly appreciated; it was the ones that took some thought and [...]
There is one thing better than receiving a hand made gift for Christmas and that is receiving a hand made gift made by a special child in your life. Creating this cute DIY reindeer handprint sweater is sure to create a lasting memory for your [...]
Don't let warming chocolate keep you for this next idea! Dipping chocolate is easy to if you take care not to overheat it. Learn all of Dian's tips and tricks to successfully create a chocolate dipped Easter egg basket. Creating The Chocolate Basket What you [...]
This bunny basket is so simple, even preschoolers can make it. 1 (lunch-size) paper bag Pencil Scissors 1 small pink pom-pom Magic marker Pipe cleaners Cotton ball 1 (1/2 gallon) milk carton, washed Easter grass and candies 1 (1/2 gallon) milk carton, washed Easter grass and [...]
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.
