Wearing red, white and blue for 4th of July is pretty much a must. The kids and I wanted to make our own shirts this year, so we came up with this fun DIY firework shirt that even my 2 year old helped with (after he woke up early from his nap of course) Related: Macy's 4th of ...read more
When it comes to summer, it's all about being outdoors and enjoying the fruits fo the season and we've gathered the cutest watermelon summer gear. We do love all fruit, check out our pineapple love here, but when it comes to summer, this cheerful sweet snack is our farmer's ...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
It can be frustrating and, at times, down right infuriating trying to find the perfect gift for the woman who's given you everything. But something that any woman would love is a gift with personality that's hand crafted and comes from the heart. (And shh! It's also ...read more
Every child knows that for Mother's Day, Mom AT LEAST gets a card. Hopefully you've grown up with that tradition and still hold onto it. Nothing beats a handmade card. Even if you aren't so much for written sentiments, making a beautiful card will speak for itself. This ...read more
I made these beautiful gilded watercolor eggs for our Easter display this year. As an adult I'm not longer happy with the simple cups of color for dying eggs. I need a more intricate more "adult" design. Something that's really pretty to look at with some detail. I made most of ...read more
Fairy Gardens are a whimsical way to provoke creativity and add a little magic to your home. With some simple supplies (all found at the dollar store!) you can make a beautiful fairy garden for your spritely friends to have Easter brunch with you. Related: Three free Easter ...read more
We got inspired by Pinterest to create this DIY ombre egg centerpiece for Easter. It's a simple project that won't involve a lot of time or money and you've likely got all the tools you need to embark on this craft without having to head to the craft store or grocery store. ...read more
In gearing up for Valentine's Day here's an easy hair style for little girls. I promise I am not a master at braiding hair so don't let the braids deter you from trying. Your girls will be the talk of the class! I've created this easy Valentine's Day braid for my daughter and ...read more
It should be noted that this article was originally going to be a tutorial of sorts—perhaps a pared down "how-to" or maybe even a basic guide to nail art: “DIY V-Day Manicures Made Easy!” Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style We are pretty excited about Valentine's Day. We've ...read more
Growing up, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. (Well, maybe it tied with Christmas.) I loved the parade, the food, the football, the family, the big feast... all of it. In our household, being relegated to kids' table was a good thing. There were activities and crafts and ...read more
Now that Halloween is behind us, it's time to turn our attention to Thanksgiving. The stores are stocked full of cute little mini pumpkins and gorgeous fall colors that just perfect for crafting. The kids and I created this cute mini turkey pumpkin craft that can be used to ...read more
Heart-shaped cookies and crafting... That's what the after-school hour is going to look like around here on Thursday. I love celebrating Valentine's Day with the littles and I especially enjoy keeping them engaged and entertained with fun and festive activities. These adorable ...read more
I've always heard people say that kids are more excited to eat vegetables they've grown themselves. I just never really thought this slice of advice applied to me and my super-duper picky kiddos. I mean, I'm lucky if I can get them to chew and swallow a whole itty bitty baby ...read more
When I think Easter, I think brightly colored eggs, pretty pastel decorations, and all things baskets and bunny! Decking out the house for this joyous holiday is no difficult task; just throw some dyed eggs in a wicker basket, and you've got yourself a totally adorable ...read more
Our local library is incredible. Almost every weekend, they host a free art, STEM, or learning workshop for the kids in our small community. They get to make crafts, build towers, and socialize with friends--and there's almost always a take-home treasure. A few weeks ago, my ...read more
Spring is in the air... Well, almost. It's the end of February and the tail end of winter and we are counting the days until warmer weather, sunshine, and _ becomes the norm. We've had a few previews--(anyone else in the tri-state area LOVE that unexpended record-breaking ...read more
I'm not a big football fan, but I am a major Super Bowl supporter... I mean, good food, great drinks, and lots of friends to share the fun with. What's not to love? I'm all in! Game Day Plans with Little Kids I have to admit, I don't necessarily watch the game, but I try to at ...read more
Blow-outs are my jam. When a blow-dry bar opened five minutes from my house, I popped a bottle of champagne, booked standing Monday morning appointments, and kissed my savings goodbye. Yeah, getting your hair professionally blown-out and styled can easily become an expensive ...read more
We're sharing an adorable ski craft created by Ludavia Harvey from our 2018 Ski Guide! When the weather isn’t cooperating for a perfect bluebird day, you can still have ski fun. Create this mini snowscape. You can do this craft one-on-one with your child or with a group of kids. ...read more
We took a trip to the local pumpkin-patch this past weekend, and the littles had an absolute ball. Nothing like a bit of crisp air and some wide-open spaces to refresh the mind and revive the soul. The husband and I must've been feeling the festive spirit too; we told the kiddos ...read more
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
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
