November 2018 - The Blue Gate Blog

20+ Purposeful Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

November 19, 2018December 3, 2018 thebluegateblog1

I realize the “purpose” of any gift is because you love someone and want to give them something to enjoy, so just to clarify for this post, I used the word “purposeful” to describe things that inspire creativity or appreciation of nature, challenge the mind or body, provoke good, wholesome thoughts and ideas, are a […]

Mom’s Playdough Recipe

November 16, 2018December 12, 2018 thebluegateblog

I know it’s easy enough to buy and I don’t dislike the store-bought stuff but this homemade playdough is THE BEST playdough. My mom made it for us growing up and used to set us up with an array of plates, butter knives, forks, toothpicks, and a rolling pin and let us have at it. […]