To make a beautiful natural ornament for your tree, just pick up a pinecone on your next walk. First, tie a piece of string or yarn to the top to be the hanger. Next, paint the tips of the pinecone with craft glue and sprinkle glitter on the glue while it is wet. After the glue has dried, the ornament is ready to hang! For a more colorful ornament, you could substitute acrylic paint (thinned Read more
Tomorrow is National Mississippi Day! Mississippi is well known for being the home of wonderful writers, entertainers and athletes including Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Eudora Welty, John Grisham, Richard Wright, William Faulkner, Oprah Winfrey, Jim Henson, Robin Roberts, LeAnn Rimes, James Earl Jones, and Jerry Rice, just to name a few. How many famous Mississippians can you name? Mississippi is home of the Delta blues and the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, which can Read more
Make decorative leaf prints today using just paint and paper. Head outside and look for a fallen leaf that has a pretty shape. Since you might get messy with this project, have fun working on it outside, such as on a sidewalk, porch, or other flat outdoor surface. Cover the area with newspapers, an old sheet, or plastic tablecloth to help with accidental spills and to make clean-up go faster. Start by using a paintbrush Read more
Fundamentals in Flirting by Lucy Chalice Review by Erica W, Librarian Lucy Chalice’s Fundamentals in Flirting is a delightful exploration of love and self-discovery, featuring two wonderfully flawed yet relatable characters, Hannah Havens and Teddy Fraser. Hannah, a dedicated veterinarian, navigates her insecurities and social awkwardness with humor, while Teddy, an outgoing architect, grapples with the complexities of living in the shadow of his seemingly perfect twin. The story beautifully captures the essence of reconnecting Read more
If you and your children like to make crafts out of the imprints of their hands and feet, you can easily turn your child’s hand into a Thanksgiving turkey. Paint the palm of their hand and their thumb with a thick layer of brown acrylic paint and then paint each finger a different color such as orange, red, yellow ,and green to be the feathers. Press the hand firmly onto a sheet of paper to Read more
Create spooky Frankenstein Feet with your child’s help! Follow these fun and easy steps: Paint the Feet: Apply a thick layer of green acrylic paint to the bottom of your child’s foot. Make the Imprint: Have them step onto a sheet of paper to leave a green footprint. Add Details: Once the green paint is dry, use black paint and a paintbrush to draw stitch marks, bolts, and paint in the toes to create Frankenstein’s Read more
Looking for a fun and creative autumn craft? Try making a cute Autumn Tree with your family! Follow these simple steps: Prepare the Paper Links: Cut paper links in fall leaf colors like gold, yellow, red, and orange, similar to making a traditional paper chain. Glue each link together individually instead of forming a long chain. Create the Tree Trunk: Cut a wide strip of brown paper for the tree’s trunk and glue it onto Read more
Wes Craven’s Scream revitalized the horror genre in 1996, and one of its most memorable moments is undoubtedly Drew Barrymore’s opening scene. The sequence, featuring Barrymore as Casey Becker, is a masterclass in suspense and terror, forever etching itself into the collective memory of horror fans. Let’s explore why this scene remains so potent. The decision to cast Drew Barrymore, a well-known and beloved actress at the time, was a stroke of genius. Audiences went Read more
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds: A Delicious Halloween Snack When you carve your pumpkin for Halloween, don’t throw away the seeds! Pumpkin seeds make a fantastic sweet or savory snack for your family, depending on the seasonings you choose. Follow these simple steps to roast pumpkin seeds to perfection: Clean the Seeds: Start by washing the seeds in a colander to remove all the pulp. Dry the Seeds: Pat the seeds dry with a towel. Read more
Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit? Try this combination drawing project and game: Halloween Tic Tac Toe! Draw the Board: Start by drawing a Tic Tac Toe board on a piece of paper. Decorate: Add Halloween-themed decorations around the edges, such as pumpkins, bats, spiders, and other spooky symbols. Choose Your Markers: Use inexpensive bat or spider plastic rings or toy pieces from the dollar store as place Read more
