Crafts and DIY

One of my goals this year is to become more organized especially in my house and office. Today we are tacking the kitchen pantry. While my kitchen is gorgeous, I wasn’t pleased with the current state of the pantry. It was a mess! Things were everywhere. Empty boxes sitting on the shelves. FOUR opened boxes of …

The inside glass of your oven door can get dirty and greasy from cooking, baking and roasting. If you want to restore the shine and clarity of your oven glass, you will need some basic tools and ingredients that you probably already have at home. How to Clean Inside Glass on Oven Door VIDEO Follow …

Looking for No Candy Valentines to give to your kids’ classmates? Do you dread holidays that revolve around candy? You and me both, mama. And when it comes to Valentine’s Day, teachers aren’t big fans of the candy overload either. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a little treat. After all, it’s important …

I love doing crafts with my toddler because she thinks pretty much anything is fun and cool, and she loves to show her daddy what she made. This year, we will be making some different Valentine’s Day crafts to pass out to her friends in the neighborhood. So in preparation, I’ve scoured the Internet (since …

You can buy your advent calendar or spend an evening crafting your heart out on a homemade version. Whatever you do, a Christmas countdown is a must! When it comes to DIY – first, assess what you already have on hand. No need to spend buckets of money. I promise, your children will be excited …

Granted, we’ve only done preschool so far, but my favorite first day of school tradition is the photo. For each of the last three years, we’ve had my daughter stand in front of the same hanging frame on the first and last day of the school year (wearing the same outfit on both days each …

As a parent, I find it so important to document every milestone my son hits. The easiest way to do this is through photographs! In the age of Pinterest, it can be overwhelming to come up with just one way of documenting something as important as your child’s first day of school photo. Have no …

I have a huge case of the Winter Blues. My house is a disaster from the overflow of toys (that my kids don’t need) (or want), things have been rearranged and “put somewhere” due to a tornado, I mean, my toddler, and after watching an episode of Hoarders, I suddenly have the urge to purge. …

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend this year, which means it’s a perfect time to get in some quality crafting. Here are ten fun St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas! Rainbow Felt Magnet I love this craft because it’s got life in it past the holiday. Of course, if you don’t think it’s festive enough, …

Let’s talk about Easter Egg Dye. Did you know that egg shells are porous? Have you ever thought about what happens to the quality of a hard boiled egg when it gets dyed? I hadn’t thought much about it until recently. My three year old is finally old enough to do some Easter egg dyeing …

Valentine’s day is coming up fast! Have you figured out what you want to do for your significant other? For your kids? For yourself? Why not try some Valentine’s Day Tissue Paper Hearts? Something quick and easy, yet fun and creative you could try is a “heart attack!” Don’t worry, I’m talking about the good …

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to get crafty with some Valentine craft ideas. Sure, you can swoop into your local Target the night before Valentine’s Day and pick up a boring box of cards but that is…umm…boring. Why not turn Valentine’s Day cards into a valentine craft with your kids? …