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Jan
One of my goals for barley & birch has always been to make creative learning projects with simple, earth-friendly supplies that are accessible to anyone. Over the...
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Oct
Two weeks to Halloween. The grand dream of an heirloom hand-sewn costume has turned into "what can I make out of this trash bag and glue gun...?"...
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Sep
A few years ago I designed a simple free printable leaf activity kit for b&b. and all these autumns later, its still one of our most popular...
15
Aug
Oh, the miniature magic of dollhouses! Back when I was growing up, dollhouses were one of the most coveted toys a kid could have. They came in...
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Jul
You might have seen this referred to as moon dough, cloud dough, sand dough, or kinetic sand...whatever you call it, this smushy sensory moon sand is a...
24
Jul
One of my earlier memories from when I was a kid, was that my preschool class had 2 sensory bins of dried noodles and dried beans that...
20
Jul
Big news for fans of whales in music...2020 marks the 40th anniversary of Raffi's Baby Beluga!
Growing up, my sister and I played...
27
May
Do you remember using cookbooks when you were little? I had three favorites that instantly spring to mind, conjuring strong memories of afternoons measuring, stirring, rolling, and...
21
May
Watering herbs, pouring milk, washing dishes, folding laundry, and peeling fruits...they're the life experiences I grew up on, and the practical life skills that give kids a...
06
Mar
When it comes to art projects, I'm a big fan of form + function. My own experience as a graphic designer has given me a deep appreciation...
03
Dec
The hustle and bustle of the holidays has TRULY hit! With all the events and plans and family and prep, the joy of sitting down to make...
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Nov
Snuggling up with a hot of cocoa and your beloved childhood holiday picture book...a little snow, a crackling fire...it's enough to give you ALL the warm fuzzies,...