Category Archives: Crafting With Children

Hopeful Holidays

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Free spirited fun cheerfully ignores the template Cultivating Creativity My dear grandchildren have been with me quite a lot lately and I’ve been delighting in noticing how they are changing as they begin to grow up. Quite literally, as they … Continue reading →

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Natural Magic

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Finding magic is a garden gift In Search Of Gratitude This morning, the sky is grey, the air is full of gentle, misty drizzle and I am grateful. As I walked around town doing errands, I overheard people grousing about … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Paper, scissors, and nimble fingers (or get a grandkid to help!) Making May Baskets As a girl growing up in New England, I loved the tradition of making May baskets for neighbors. We kids would make little baskets, from cones … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Natural Magic

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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When losing a tooth was cause for celebration… Remembering Wonder Since the continuing rain and bitter winds are still limiting my outdoor time, my fleeting glimpses of the garden feel more precious than ever. Because I’m not out there every … Continue reading →

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