Tag: DIY
DIY No Mess Snow Globe
Throughout my childhood, I found snow globes to be magical and mesmerizing. I would shake them up, set them down, and watch the snow...
Simple and Affordable DIY LEGO Table (for about $100)
At some point in the fall, I was observing my two kids (ages 6 and 7, at the time) playing with LEGOs. They were...
Halloween Mummy Craft: a Cute and Easy Project for Kids
I really enjoy Halloween. I love seeing everyone dressed up and their creative costumes, haunted houses, the Teal Pumpkin Project, and the fun events planned...
Costume on a Budget: DIY No-Sew Knight Costume for Halloween
Earlier this year, my son’s daycare had a Castles and Dragons-themed week. The kids were invited to dress up for the occasion. A few...
Why It’s Important to Let Kids Take Things Apart
When I discuss inventions, I love to ask why it’s important to let kids take things apart:
"If you were to design a drill to...
How Do it Yourself (DIY) Projects Strengthen My Marriage
DIY projects, or, for the uninitiated, do-it-yourself projects, are my current addiction, and I don’t see them going away anytime soon.
I don’t know if...
Container Gardening Basics for Beginners
My parents have both been blessed with green thumbs that would make Mother Nature herself proud. Throughout my childhood, the two of them maintained...
Foolproof Bath Bombs You Can Make with Your Kids
My daughter is currently obsessed with bath bombs. A simple offer of a bath bomb with her bath can turn any bath time tantrum...
The Art of Taking Better Photos of Kids with a Cell...
I am a former wedding and portrait photographer with a dirty secret: I now take almost all of my photos with a cell phone.
My...
Crafts to Teach your Kids – Bring Back your Childhood Favorites!
I have loved crafts my entire life.
Now that I have children, I want to pass on my love of crafts to them. They are...
Hygge Home: How This Not So Crafty Mom Made a Chunky...
Chunky blankets, cozy pillows, and relaxing fragrances. I just described the perfect bedroom or living room atmosphere in my book and also according to...
Holiday Crafting: Four Toddler Friendly Christmas Crafts
‘Tis the season for crafting! We’re a project-loving household over here. I love to create, and my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Reagan, is no different. Sprinkling...
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Average Sugar Cookie Recipe
One thing I never had time for in my full-time working mom days was baking. I didn’t do it. Like, ever. Honestly, my family...
Daddy Survival Kit: What Every Stay-At-Home Dad Needs to Make it...
When I returned to work after maternity leave, my husband switched to working second shift so he could be at home with our 4...