How to Refinish Outdoor Wood Furniture
Do you have some outdoor, wood furniture that has seen better days? Maybe it’s faded? The paint is chipping? Warping? Do you think it’s beyond repair? Don’t fret because Mr….
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Fourth of July Party Games
Whether you’re planning a family get-together, the neighborhood block party, or you just want to be prepared to entertain your kids and everyone else’s while you wait for fireworks to…
Review: Perler Beads
Need a quiet activity? Perler beads. Stuck at home? Perler beads. Want to practice fine motor skills? You guessed it! Have a kiddo with a creative flair? Hop over to…
Summer fun in a jar — make an “I’m bored” activity jar
How many times have you heard, “Mom, I’m bored!” lately? Me? I’ve probably only heard it twice but that is because this Mama got smart and made an “I’m bored”…
Start Your Summer Dahlia Garden This Month
If you’re new to flower gardening let me introduce you to what will soon be your most favorite bloom – DAHLIAS! Dahlias are a hearty, gorgeous flower that come in…
Memorial Day Crafts
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner! We hope you will enjoy celebrating with family – and, more importantly, remembering those who died serving our country. I’ve gathered a…
8 DIY Bird Feeders
My daughter’s school district has cancelled in-person classes for the rest of the school year, and instituted remote learning. For Pre-K through grade 4, this involves a daily packet of…
How to Make a NO SEW Face Mask
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that people wear a cloth face covering (aka a mask!) if they needed to go out in public during quarantine,…
8 Fun Science Experiments Using Kitchen Pantry Ingredients
We’ve rounded the corner into week four of our stay-at-home order here. The school provided work for six of the days the kid’s been home, but the other five have…
Glow in the Dark Night Time Bowling
Summertime means thinking outside the box for kid-friendly, fun things to do. Mid-summer when 4th of July comes around, it means I have to step up my game even more!…
15 Bedroom Ideas for Big Kids
If your baby is outgrowing their crib and nursery, it might be time to start thinking about a big kid room for them. Or maybe you already transitioned your child…
Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Easter egg hunts are so much fun to witness, if you ask me. Last year was the first time my son was old enough to understand the concept of the…