Get into the full Halloween spirit with this super fun Pumpkin Scented Moon Sand Oobleck DIY! Haven't heard of Oobleck? Well it's all the rage in my house. The kids went from obsessing over slime making to creating Oobleck which is cornstarch and water. It's something they ...read more
I never really loved Halloween… and then I became a mom. Now, I’m obsessed with every pumpkin patch, every not-so-spooky book, every slightly scary movie, every creepy craft, every trick, every treat, and all the adorable costumes I want to force my kids to wear. Yes, October ...read more
The perfect fall recipe: Apple Cider Donuts. Just like you would find at the farm! It's my favorite time of the year: fall! As soon as I hear that my local pick-your-own farms have apples ready for picking, I pack my family up and we are in the orchards. I just adore the smell ...read more
Grandparents. They're the best. Ever since I was a little girl, my grandmother always sent me beautiful cards. Her handwriting was iconic: beautiful script and a classic style. She definitely fostered my love of writing, sending hand written letters, and hoarding gorgeous ...read more
After school for us can sometimes be a little chaotic. I am sure you know the drill. The kids come barreling through the door demanding a snack because they are starving! There are papers being thrown at you from folders and book bags, everyone is talking to you at once trying to ...read more
Haven't been hitting the beach as much as you'd like this summer?! Well, don't worry, I the perfect DIY craft that will make you feel like you've spent the day with your toes in the sand. With the kids in camp most of the day, we haven't been able to get to the beach as much ...read more
I might be dating myself here, but do you remember that show, You Can't Do That on Television? ... "What makes green slime?" I used to love that gimmick as a kid, and for a brief period between 1986 and 1990, it was my personal catchphrase. Who knew that 27 years later, slime ...read more
Delicious No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream recipe made with just 3 ingredients! Happy National Ice Cream Month! That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month and it couldn't be more fitting since it's our favorite dessert to cool off with in the hot summertime months! While ...read more
One of my favorite summer pastimes is tie-dying tee shirts! Every summer I gather up the kids and head to the arts-and-crafts store. We fill the bin with armfuls of crafty fun things to do on those long summer days. I pick things I know will keep the kid entertained for a ...read more
There's nothing better in the summer than an awesome BBQ with friends! Creating a Build Your Own Burger Bar is a fun way for your guests to get creative with their burger! A burger bar is a fun way to keep your BBQ simple. Give your guests lots of options for toppings and ...read more
Chalk! Kids young and old love brightening up the sidewalks with this messy and imaginative summer staple, and now you can make it even better with this deliciously exciting DIY craft! Ice cream anyone? When I think of summer-time fun, two things come to mind: the ice-cream ...read more
Moms always get breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, so why not serve donuts to Dad on Father's Day? We thought it was a cute idea, so we made a DIY painted mug to serve Dad his coffee in on Father's Day. Check out this simple tutorial and get our easy donut recipe at the bottom ...read more
The end of the school year is nearing. Have you been collecting projects and crafts and classroom-created art-work for the past nine months? Whether you're hoarding every precious piece of glitter-littered construction paper or wondering how you're going to continue to inspire ...read more
Because mom is someone special, be sure to be ready to know "How to Plan the Perfect Breakfast in Bed for Mother's Day!" Mother's Day is the one day a year where everything stops, and for a few moments in time, you get to stop, look around, and truly feel appreciated. As a busy ...read more
In the spirit of Mother's Day, I asked my mom to spend an afternoon with me and the kids making our own artisan soaps. Spending time with my mom is the most precious gift of all. My mom is truly my inspiration for so many DIY projects that I do. I grew up doing crafts with ...read more
My son hated school up until midway through the "threes" program. But then, suddenly, it was like a light bulb went on in his little head and he instantly became excited about learning and playing and going to see his teacher. Seemingly out of the blue, preschool became something ...read more
