Over the years I’ve done my share of classroom crafts — with varying degrees of success but usually a large measure of failure. But today I left Sophie’s classroom with a full heart. We made love shrines. It was so easy. (And inspired by none other than the Crafty Chica!) I tracked down small tin […]

Mine told me to make candy conversation hearts. I can’t believe how well it went — I am typically the queen of culinary disasters. Here are my hearts, sans messages. The directions to make them (and lots more pictures) are here. And if you are feeling crafty, might I recommend my favorite (thanks to my dear friend Kate!) […]

  This is for Trish, Jennifer, Kate, Cindy, Kristen, Corey, Janice — and all the rest of you. Let’s have a spontaneous Teacher Appreciation Day.