2015 Young Child Expo and Conference

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the Young Child Expo in NYC. There were over 1,000 people there to support the efforts of educating young children, many of which we were able to interact with at our S&S booth. We … Read More


DIY Egg Carton Flower Wreath

There are so many fun DIY crafts you can make using recycled materials! One of our favorite upcycled crafts is this flower wreath using leftover egg cartons. This is perfect for the spring season. We love this activity also because … Read More


Community Cleanup

Oh, Spring! The wonderful feeling of forty-degree weather, snow flurries mixed with light hail, the enticing aroma of trash blossoming on the side of the road: these are just a few signs of the new season. Wait… that doesn’t sound … Read More


Cardboard Yarn Letter

It seems like decorative wood craft letters are all the rage right now and there are tons of projects where people paint them or wrap yarn around them. While creating a wreath, I wanted to add a “K” with yarn … Read More



Exclusive Products Made Just For You

Did You Know? In the mix of the many products that S&S offers our customers, we have exclusive items that have actually been created and developed here? Our merchandising team is so passionate about understanding YOU, our customer, that they seek … Read More


5 Gifts Any Teacher Will Love!

Let’s celebrate our teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8th this year. What better time to let the teacher in your life know how much we appreciate the things they do for us each and every day. Whether you are … Read More


Simple Burlap Bow

Burlap always adds a nice, rustic touch to a project. While there are many advanced and ornate things you can create with it, we want to show how to make a simple, yet adorable burlap bow that even young children … Read More


Diffusing Watercolor Masterpiece

This is the perfect art therapy project. Art therapy is a way of utilizing the creative process of art and also having a low barrier to entry. Art therapy can benefit a wide spectrum of disorders, diseases, and disabilities and can … Read More


Autism Awareness Day

April is Autism Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Day is celebrated each year on April 2nd. It is one of the only three health issues to be recognized with its own day by the United Nations. According to Autism Speaks, … Read More