Crafts and DIY

The holidays are over. We returned from visiting family late on Saturday night and knew that Sunday would be our unpacking and getting rid of any remnants of Christmas day! After sleeping in, we let the kids make their own breakfast while we starting packing all the holiday decor away. Sure, I knew that they …

It’s getting close to crunch time. Christmas is upon us and if the presents haven’t been purchased or made this is when we panic. Don’t sweat it, ladies! It’s never too late to come up with something thoughtful for Christmas. Here are some great DIY Christmas gifts… 10 Last Minute Christmas Gifts DIY Chalkboard The …

The Christmas holiday is right around the corner so I headed back to WBTV Charlotte this morning to talk about how to make the holiday table fun for the kids. Here are the tips that I shared on-air. Whether they help pick the color scheme, set the table or craft the centerpiece, let kids have a …

If you are looking for something festive for your holiday table to remind the kids the reason for the season and what they are thankful for, this Snowflake Thankful Flowers craft is easy to do and kids love it. It’s as easy as making “Paint Chip Flowers” out of blue paint chips (which the kids …

This year, I’m skipping Martha Stewart and HGTV when it comes to my holiday decor and turning to the real gals in my life for inspiration! These mamas are JUST LIKE YOU AND ME — they are juggling school schedules, secret Santa shopping, normal meal prep, Christmas programs and so much more on top of …

It’s November! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s time to celebrate with a grateful heart. My kids are just getting old enough to begin discussing the idea of gratitude and being thankful. I’d really like to establish an intentional way to practice gratitude daily, especially with the Christmas season approaching and all the shopping and …

We found out about a year ago that my son has a moderate/severe peanut allergy. That knowledge precipitated our choice of preschool and some changes we made around our home. His food allergies impact our lives in so many ways, not the least of which are holidays, especially Halloween. Most of our holidays are centered around …

Halloween is the perfect time for babywearing moms and dads to use their creativity, transforming all your family members with awesome and hilarious costumes. Or, if you’re like me, get pit stains in Hobby Lobby trying to figure out how to magically acquire costume making skills in under a week. If you’ve got tiny ones …

If you’ve got an iPhone and haven’t downloaded the Chatbooks app, I’m about to call you crazy. Chatbooks is the easiest way to get your Instagram photos in your hands and off your phone. A motherhood must. This simple app links to your Instagram account and allows you to set up a subscription. When you …

When we moved into our current rental, my oldest was about to turn two, and we had twins on the way. Setting up a safe environment for our toddler and soon-to-be newborns was super important to us. For the most part, the home was easy to safeguard. Except for the banister; we desperately needed a …

I am not what you would call a gardener. I’ve never grown much of anything, except for babies, but that track record is about to change, starting with this tomato planter. We happen to be living in a rental house with enough yard to grow somethings. We’ve started a few seedlings, and we’re beginning to …

I can barely believe it, but my baby boy is turning 4 next week! He is growing so fast, I don’t know what to do with myself. I’ve been meaning to get a growth chart for a while now, but all the ones I really like are way out of my budget. Nothing sparks a …