Warm Hearts on a Cold Winter Day

Today is day 2 of the kids being home due to the massive storm affecting a third of the country. On the coast here, we are getting mostly a wet freezing rain so it's not much fun to go out and play. Later today I think we'll get started on our valentines but yesterday we got the wheels rolling by making these fun and colorful crayon window hearts. It is fun and easy and the supplies are pretty standard things that I had lying around. That's great when it's a blizzard outside!
Here are the directions I followed from Martha Stewarts blog and website.



They were addictive to make because each one is unique and a little surprise. They really add a bright, cheeriness to the front hall.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston is great for kids!

We had a great day today at Boston's MFA. They have programs for kids all this week. We participated in art in the Egyptian galleries. My son really loved constructing a piece using papyrus, wood and muslin. My 3 year old just liked cutting the construction paper into little bits. It's all good.



I highly recommend going early (they open at 10am) and catch lunch in the courtyard cafe. There are plenty of options for your kids or you can bring a lunch. There were a number of families that thought ahead - me, not so much.
It may wear the little ones out but there are plenty of spots to sit for a rest, as my daughter has demonstrated, and the inspiration was endless!