Upping the Scrabble ante
Many years ago as a young mother, I was big into cooperative games. The other members of my competitive family were not. They played Scrabble® ruthlessly, entirely focused on points, while I was interested […]
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More enticing envelope designs
My cousin Julie set in motion my current obsession for making fun envelopes when she sent an article she wanted me to read in an envelope of a rose with only the address label […]
Jump Starting Your Imagination
People have a tendency to think they need to solve puzzles created by others – crosswords, Sudoku – to keep their brains active, but using your imagination is even better. The goal in brain […]
Food Art Intro
In spite of my culinary limitations, playing with food has always been deliciously appealing to me. I’m impressed by restaurants that pay attention to the presentation of their food, not only because of the […]
Making Envelopes from Magazine Ads
Making an inviting envelope from a Four Seasons ad Goal possibilities: Repurpose magazines for fun Create an envelope that says, “Open me!” with its inviting exterior; then write a positive message to place inside […]
Chalk Painting on Leaves
An easy and lovely craft to do with older adults or intergenerationally is leaf painting using chalk markers. The markers work like other felt-tip markers, but look more like chalk and can be rubbed […]