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Back to School

August 11, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

TPiB: Back to School

It is, in fact, time for back to school. So here is a round up of links to a variety of back to school crafts and DIY that you may find fun and useful. The Tween and I may or may not be obsessed with making bottle cap/marble magnets. Rock Your Locker Here’s a look […]

August 5, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Back to School!

We can’t deny it any more: It is August. It is technically still summer, but many of us are now thinking back to school.  In fact, I even went out and bought the Tween a few school supplies.  The list is so long and expensive it helps to spread it out over a couple of […]

March 20, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

TPiB: Renovate Your Room – and more Duct tape crafts! (inspired by Where’s My Stuff? The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide)

Today is the first day of spring. It is also a good day to think about spring cleaning. I know: groan.  But, helping teens get organized can be fun. One of my favorite programs I have ever done was called Renovate Your Room, and it is exactly what you think it is, a program to […]

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