Crafts and DIY

We’ve talked about how to clean your dishwasher but have your cleaned your vacuum lately? Do you know how to clean a vacuum cleaner? I am not a super mom by any stretch of the mind, but I do have a side kick. This trusty pal has been with me through many adventures, fighting off …

Our first official day of homeschool preschool is September 3rd! With a 4 year old (and a 2 year old tagging along) our focus will be super hands-on this year. If the past tells me anything about our upcoming year, our learning will revolve around crafts. My children loves creating and I love seeing all their artwork. Craft time …

As many of you know, we recently moved into a new house. Even though it is a brand new house, there are a million things to do to get settled in. I’m not just talking about actual unpacking of boxes but trying to figure out where everything will go. A new house means a new layout and …

I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that it is already back to school season! Why does summer fly by, year after year? Why can’t winter fly by and summer drag? Ah, I digress. It’s big, exciting times in our household – my son, my first born is starting school for …

I don’t know about you, but my house looks so bare after putting away my Christmas decorations. I wasn’t on the ball with Valentine’s Day decor, and we’re not much of a Saint Patrick’s Day family. So I am itching to get some colorful Easter / spring decorations around the house! What’s better, at least …

Oh those postpartum days. They are bliss-filled, so precious, and, definitely, very painful. Despite having a new baby to snuggle and care for, you also have your body to heal. From delivering the placenta, to potential catheters, to peri bottles, and that inevitable first bowel movement, lady bits take quite the beating. So, take note, …

I’ve been mentally preparing myself for some long days stuck indoors due to the weather. (Side note – I have no problems properly dressing myself and my toddler to venture outdoors, but I’m a bit apprehensive to do it with a three month old baby as well.) Also, and I’m sure many of you can …

The Valentine’s Day countdown is on which means the Valentine DIY fairies are upon us. Or at least they’ve landed around here. When it comes to DIY though, I’m all about simple and easy. That’s why I’m a big fan of these cute lil’ baggies of fancy popcorn. WHAT YOU NEED Popcorn Melting chocolate Candy …

Doctor Who. Star Wars. Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. Seriously, guys. I’m obsessed. If you are like me and are happily raising a family of geeks, or maybe you just married one, these printable valentines for your favorite geek will say I love you in the nerdiest way possible. Printable valentines are the best …

It’s time for Valentine Gift Ideas for classmates! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite times of year. I love all things love, plus my birthday is the day after, so it’s always been a holiday I look forward to! If you’ve got kids in school that need to bring classroom valentines, you’re in luck. …

Ah, toys. No matter how many promises you make about how few toys your child will own—you’re going to be a minimalist!—and no matter how firmly you state that you will not have your child’s toys all over your house, you will be wrong. There’s always something more and there’s never enough toy storage. And …

Our family has dear relatives and friends that live states away. In between visits we aim to keep in touch and thanks to technology – hello FaceTime and email! – we do pretty well. Nothing quite beats a tangible connection though. My daughter likes to send pen pal letters to her cousin and my preschooler …