Crafts and DIY

Whether your favorite Disney park is closed – hello disappointment of 2020! – or you are still in the phase of “saving up”, you can 100% still enjoy the magic at home. To bring the magic home all you need is a little creativity, a few excited kids … and, of course, a sprinkle of …

This is one of my favorite DIY projects (besides the BBQ island!) that we’ve done in a while! And yes, I’m not going to lie, it’s because it gave me a beautiful and comfy place to sit poolside. I’ve always wanted those beautiful Pottery Barn outdoor chaise loungers but I was never willing to spend …

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. Gizmo is back with another home project and this time he is showing you how easy it is to refinish outdoor, wood furniture. Today, he …

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 start (seriously, why can’t the Fourth of July be in winter when it gets dark sooner), this list of Fourth of July party games is …

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 Amazon now to stock up on supplies! Basically, if you haven’t the plunge into the world of perler beads, you’re missing out! This craft can …

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” activity jar prior to school getting out. Don’t worry, it’s not too late, there’s still plenty of time to capture the summer spirit and give …

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 a vast array of colors. From purples to whites to gorgeous sunset tones, dahlias cut and come again all summer long and into the fall …

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 few quick crafts that you can do today with your family to celebrate the holiday and honor our country’s brave men and women who gave …

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 work from which the students get to select a certain number of assignments to complete. A couple of days ago, one of the choices was …

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, people are scrambling to get or make masks. Since we aren’t all handy with a sewing machine, don’t have a sewing machine or basically can’t …

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 been spring break. Most days we’re hanging in there, but boredom is starting in and you can start to see that everyone’s patience is wearing …

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! Fireworks aren’t safe for the little ones but they usually want to join in the night time activities. Here is one idea for a fun …