Just about every city had a bead emporium with beautiful, shiny beads in all shapes and sizes. This weekend, take your nieces (and nephews if they wish) to a local bead shop and let them create their own jewelry.  If Mom’s birthday is coming up, even better! What a great gift for the kids to make for her! Earrings, bracelets, necklaces… creativity is right before your eyes. And since it’s an activity they can take home with them, they’ll remember it for a long time to come.

What beaded creations have your nieces and nephews made?