Donna’s Day: Some flag-inspired Fourth of July celebratory fun
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor I eagerly count down the days to the Fourth of July. It’s a special time when Americans gather to celebrate our independence. In my…
Donna’s Day: Fishing for ideas for outdoor fun with dad
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Editor It doesn’t take much to get kids hooked on fishing, and it’s a great activity to get your family safely outdoors during these trying…
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Donna’s Day: Stuffed New Potatoes: a Spanish tapas snack
Do your kids snack all day? Some parents call it “grazing.” And when kids grab a bite here or there, it’s fine, as long as their quick forays into the…
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Donna’s Day: Bake crunchy treats for yours or your friend’s dog
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Editor Much to the disappointment of my snack-starved son, who had just bounded into the house, the note on the kitchen counter by the metal…
Donna’s Day: Breakfast in bed will make Mom’s day special
It’s morning. You’ve opened the newspaper, or you are reading it online. Wouldn’t a fluffy, crisp waffle taste good right now? Keep that thought, and now think about Mother’s Day,…
Donna’s Day: Infants and toddlers will blossom with books
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer Since last May when our first grandchild was born, one of the primary focuses of my attention has admittedly been on baby Ida. Living…
Donna’s day: Make delicious crepes for meals and snacktime
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer A quick trip to the grocery store has taken on new meaning these days. You never know what will be in stock. Hopefully you…
Donna’s day: Print ‘roses in bloom’ with celery stalk stamp
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a good annual reminder to imagine creative ways to reuse what we typically throw away, even little…
Spring bouquet sprouts pom-pom ‘blooms’
Donna’s day: Spring bouquet sprouts pom-pom ‘blooms’
The first signs of spring are everywhere. Maybe you are noting them on your family calendar with your kids. Crocuses and daffodils poking up through dry leaves and songs of returning birds.
Donna’s Day: Easter egg-y ideas can be real kid-pleasers
Hop to it! Easter is on its way. Put your busy schedule on hold for an evening or Saturday afternoon and make the traditional craft of egg decorating a family affair.
Create fake spills for April Fool’s Day fun
Donna’s Day: Create fake spills for April Fool’s Day fun
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer “A mess is the sign of a good time” is one of my mantras in life. That is, as in disorder after a party or…
Donna’s Day: Sandpaper crayon art for your children to try
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer I have a variety of bright, chubby crayons my toddler-age granddaughter loves to grab tightly in her fist and press on paper, or to…
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Donna’s Day: Discover the colors of the rainbow
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 17, and the first day of spring follows on the 19th. Both celebrations bring thoughts of colorful rainbows to mind.
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Donna’s Day: No-bake peanut butter protein energy balls
Kids just know how to have fun, especially on those mornings when they wake up to the news of a school closing due to extreme weather conditions. The day without a rushed agenda is theirs to create, play, read and cook!
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Donna’s Day: Make ‘ice’ candles for every climate
Let’s make fire with ice! Impossible, you say? Well, it just depends on how you look at it. Follow this DIY process using candle wax and ice to create these super “cool” chunky candles.
‘Send’ in-house valentines to those you love
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer Who doesn't like receiving a little compliment now and then? Positive, sincere words are an affirmation of actions and intent, and they give the…
Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun
Bundt pans give form to winter ice lanterns
Bundt pans give form to winter ice lanterns
Ice is nice! Especially when you create a warm welcome to your home with a creative, icy greeting on a dark winter’s night. From popular snowball-size ice candles to large blocks, they all sparkle and glow to line a pathway to your front door.
Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun - Use salt to paint a wintry watercolor
Use salt to paint a wintry watercolor
Let it snow, wherever you live, with this colorful watercolor art project your young kids will enjoy indoors on a wintry day this month.
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Keeping family resolutions in 2020
Last month’s holiday celebrations have passed, but perhaps one tradition hangs on. How many of us have put into practice the resolutions we shared with others before the stroke of midnight New Year’s Eve?
Josh Adams, 9, takes photos of the photos on his family’s 2019 holiday cards to add to the contact list in his mom’s phone.
Creative ways to use holiday photo cards
If you sent holiday photo cards, you probably know from experience that the final image may be stunning, but the production process wasn’t easy.
