Tag Archives: crayon

Drawing on Walls

Last year my mom’s group went to the Museum of Modern Art in Fort Worth, Texas. The outing was called “StrollArt at the Modern.” It was a great time with my friends appreciating modern art. For Jessie’s second Christmas her daddy and I gave her a floor pad and crayons that promote proper hand position. I thought she’d be eager to color. She didn’t show much interest. We bought a number of Aquadoodle books and water pens for a previous foster placement. The former foster daughter loved watching the colors come up with water, dry, and then start again. I … Continue reading →

P.S.–There Are Other Ways To Get Crayon Marks Off Your Walls

Recently, I blogged about what I considered “the most amazing discovery ever.” Basically, it was the revelation that dryer sheets remove crayon marks from a variety of materials. (In my case, they worked beautifully to restore my daughter’s crayon covered slide.) While some shared in my excitement (especially the dad who was finally able to remove crayon marks from his television), other, more experienced parents, smiled at my naiveté. To all who shared their crayon mark stories, a heartfelt thank you. However, I feel compelled to add this post-script to my initial blog as I have also heard from some … Continue reading →