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  • Kids Club DIY Kickoff

    2/15, 2:00-3:00pm We are kicking off the first DIY.org kids club in Salem Oregon. This exciting opportunity allows children to explore their interests, meet others who share the same passions,  get their…

  • After School Special: Valentines

    2/5, 4:00pm-5:30pm It’s always a mad rush to get Valentines ready before the special day…DIY Studio to the rescue! Children 8 and older are invited to create earth-friendly Valentines, learn simple techniques,…

  • 13 Nights of Halloween, Community Craft

    Okay all you Salemites, how many of you have heard of Culture Shock’s 13 Nights of Halloween? Timed perfectly for the dark, dank nights of October, this event (err series of events)…

  • Kiddo Valentines

    I mustache you a question… Will you be my Valentine? This was so simple to do. I started by purchasing black felt with a sticker back. I cut out a mustache and…

  • Homemade Therapy Putty

    It’s called a lot of things, goo, goop, silly putty, therapy putty. But no matter what you call it, it’s super easy to make and lots of fun to play with. Purchasing…

  • School Auction, 2nd Grade Class Artwork

    I’ve been up to my elbows in projects, not that I’m complaining! The McKinley School auction is this Friday (eek… tomorrow!) and I’m finishing up some last minute details for the second…

  • First Day of School

    Both kids went back to school today. Little Man started off at a new preschool, and Little Missy when off to first grade which is a big adjustment since it is full…

  • First Art Show

    Little Missy entered into her first art exhibit this summer (thanks Angela for letting me know about this!). The Salem Public Library hosted the fun event. Each child was given a button…

  • Greetings from my Little Leprechaun

    Happy St. Patty’s Day!

  • Improvise

    We are a family without a sled. It’s sad but true and after watching other kids walk (read slide) down our street pulling sleds behind them, I wondered what we could use…

  • Trick-or-treating Fun

    Little Man was thoughtful enough to match his belt to Missy’s dress.

  • First Day of Kindergarten

    I sent my daughter off to Kindergarten today. She was excited and brother did rather well. When we got to her classroom she met her friend Colin which was great. It’s so…

  • She’s Getting Older

    I can’t believe how time flies. My daughter will be entering Kindergarten this fall and my hubby and I thought now would be the perfect time for her to get her very…