DIY Life

Last week we kept busy with low-key sick day activities, and thankfully, we've recovered and are itching to get outside.

My boys are curious, and with that comes endless questioning about the world around them. If your usual walking path is losing its luster, and you're getting tired of questions about the same rotten log, it might be time to mix it up a little. I've gathered together some crafts that celebrate nature and use materials found in their environment.

After the break, I'll share some of these nature-based activities and crafts that will cater to their outdoor interests.

The feel of sand falling through your fingertips brings to mind visions of the tide peacefully rolling in and out while a cool breeze caresses your neck. Sand often brings out the inner child at any age. There is the dark sand of a wave beaten beach, the white sand of the warm Caribbean and there is rainbow colored sand. Whether you are a small person who enjoys digging and pouring or a budding artist, colored sand is sure to catch some body's eye.

Colored sand can be bought in almost any craft store, but it is also fairly easy to make.

All you need is:

• sand
• food coloring
• containers for mixing
  

Here is what you do: