Tamara Waters

Simple Mother's Day crafts

It's that time again when we celebrate our mothers and those special ladies in our lives. Yep, it's Mother's Day and in southern Illinois, Mother's Day weekend is looking to be mild...

Cinco de Mayo crafts

May 5 is Cinco de Mayo and crafts are a great way to enjoy this fun day. Cooking may not be the same as crafts, but if you let the kids help make quesadillas, tacos or other Mexican-type food...

Where to buy craft supplies in southern Illinois

Whether you are crafting with kids or just crafting as a hobby for yourself, one thing you always need is supplies. Where can you find supplies for your craft projects in the southern Illinois area? Most of the local Wal...

Learn about Illinois birds with crafts and environmental education

Southern Illinois is showing off the Earth's beauty right now with lots of blooms and green. Go green with your kids by making a few easy recycled crafts to celebrate Earth Day every day! With the bugs starting...

Spring has sprung - enjoy some nature crafts and activities to celebrate!

It's that great time of year - when the weather has turned warm and Spring has officially hit. In southern Illinois, the weather has turned warm and the coming weeks are definitely Spring-like. To celebrate, here are a...

St. Patrick's Day crafts and activities

It's not easy being green, but on St. Patrick's Day it's certainly easier than other days! While southern Illinois towns generally don't make a big deal about this special day in March...

Crafts and activities for Groundhog Day

February 2 is Groundhog Day and in southern Illinois, the weather forecast doesn't give any clues on whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow in Pennsylvania or not. In southern Illinois, the day is expected to start out...

Easy Chinese New Year crafts and activities

Chinese New Year is around the corner and will be celebrated starting February 14, 2010. This year's Chinese New Year is the "Year of the Tiger." Learn more about the Chinese culture by celebrating Chinese New...

Make a paper snowflake

Snow has hit southern Illinois to the tune of several inches this last weekend in January. To enjoy your time stuck inside, try making some of these easy paper snowflakes - the kids will love them! Use plain white copy paper...

Fun snow crafts and activities

Snow flurries are on the forecast for southern Illinois this week and to go along with it, how about some snow crafts and activities? Here are a few ideas for some simple and easy snow crafts that the kids can...

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