Is there anything better than a good old-fashioned friendship bracelet? I think not. Friendship bracelets always take me back to memories of summer camp crafts and slumber parties. It’s a timeless handmade gift idea and a fun way to spend your lazy summer afternoons. But the best part about making friendship bracelets with string is […]
How to Make a Loop Yarn Baby Blanket
After my first post and video on how to make a loop yarn blanket, I’ve had lots of questions. Rather than answer them all in writing, I decided to make a new video. Naturally I needed to demonstrate on a new project, so I’m going to be teaching you how to make a loop yarn […]
How to Make a Loop Yarn Blanket
I’ve always admired knitters and crocheters, but never really took the time to learn. Actually, that’s not true, there was this one time when I was pregnant with my oldest, and bored out of my mind when I went on maternity leave. I obsessively crocheted a baby blanket for him using the only stitch I […]
DIY Gift for Kids – Car Wallet Tutorial
I have a kid who is obsessed with all things that go. These quick-sew car mats are the perfect go-to for long car rides, flights, doctors visits, or anytime I need to keep little hands busy and out of trouble. They make a great DIY gift for kids. There are little pockets to hold a […]
Baby Embroidery Pattern
I’m always looking for cute, homemade baby baby gifts. I made this floral name embroidery hoop pattern last year, and it’s about time that I made one for a baby boy. This baby embroidery pattern would look adorable in any nursery, and it could be used for a girl too. I decided to keep it […]
Knight and Princess Perler Bead Designs
My kids love making perler bead designs, and I’ve already made a bunch of free perler bead patterns. They can never get enough, so I made these cute little knight and princess perler bead designs. As always, these are really easy to make, and you just use square trays. (This post may contain affiliate links, […]
How to Make Friendship Bracelets – The EASIEST way!
My kids wanted to learn how to make friendship bracelets, but it proved to be too difficult a task for them to master. Last summer we learned the absolute easiest way to make friendship bracelets, and I just had to share. This method is so easy that even my kindergartner can do it, but fun […]
Easter Craft for Kids – Bunny Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppet
Today I have an absolutely adorable and easy Easter craft for kids. I made these bunny pipe cleaner finger puppets with my kids a couple years ago, and they loved playing with them. I thought I’d share a quick tutorial so you can make them with your kids this Easter. These are really easy to […]
Sloth Perler Bead Design
There are currently perler beads all over my dining room floor, so I though I’d join in the fun and make some new designs. I made this cute sloth perler bead design, and I’m sharing the pattern today. I don’t like to make anything too complicated because then my kids loose interest. This one is […]
Embroidered Doily Dreamcatcher Tutorial
I was browsing around Instagram one day when I saw someone embroidering on some vintage doilies with a fabric circle in the middle. I had to get my hands on a doily like this to give it a try! When I thought about putting it in an embroidery hoop, I knew just what my doily […]
Small Perler Bead Patterns
My kids are forever obsessed with perler beads, and who can blame them? They are so fun! My youngest two have pretty short attention spans and have a hard time finishing a project. I thought I’d create some really small perler bead patterns that will be easier for them follow. I’m sharing the patterns with […]
Free Printable Western Photo Booth Props
Recently I helped throw an old west party for a friend who graduated from the US Marshal academy. The funnest part for me was gathering and creating items for the photo booth. I created some free printable western photo booth props that you can use for your party. Read about the rest of the party […]
Western Party Theme Ideas
A friend of mine recently finished the US Marshal Academy to become a US Marshal. After 6 months of very intense training, she wanted to celebrate when she got back. We threw her a party, and I was in charge of decorations. She wanted a wild west/western party theme. You know, like old western US […]
Fun Train Crafts for Kids
My little guy is really into trains right now. His siblings are all in school now, so I’m always trying to come up with things to keep him busy. While looking around on the internet, I came across tons of fun train crafts for kids. I thought I’d put together a little roundup of some […]
How to Make a No-Sew Baby Blanket with Minky Fabric
After I wrote my post on how to make no-sew fleece blankets, it got me thinking about what other fabrics I could use to make baby blankets. I’ve always loved the look and feel of minky fabric for babies, and I discovered that it is also a type of fabric that doesn’t fray. Perfect for […]
Christmas Snow Globe Craft for Kids
My kids have been begging to do a Christmas craft, so I came up with this little Christmas snow globe craft for kids. It’s not a real snow globe, as there’s no water. I figure that will be easier to store with the Christmas decor after the holiday is over. These are made with baby […]
No-Sew Fleece Mermaid Tail Blanket Pattern
My Leah got a gift card for her birthday and bought herself a mermaid tail blanket. She loves it so much! Unfortunately the fabric it’s made of frayed very easily, so now it’s basically falling apart. I keep trying to sew the thing, but it’s no use. It doesn’t help that she puts her feet […]
40+ Adorable Mermaid Crafts for Kids and Adults
It’s no secret that we love mermaid crafts around here. Since I thought you’d enjoy them too, I put together some of the best ones I’ve found on the internet. This post is broken up into two categories for you: mermaid crafts for kids to make and mermaid crafts for adults to make. Some of […]
How to Make a Tie Blanket from Fleece
I’ve been experimenting with making different blankets, so I thought I’d show you how to make a tie blanket from fleece. I’ve never made a fleece blanket like this before, as I usually prefer to make no-sew fleece blankets with a braided edge. My daughter requested a fleece tie blanket this time because she […]
Game Boy Funny Baby Costume
I was going through some old photos and realized that I never shared Austin’s funny baby costume from a few years ago. It’s way too cute not to share, so better late than never. I created some templates, so you can make this game boy baby costume yourself. It’s so easy and inexpensive to make! […]
Free LDS Baptism Invitation Template
A couple months ago, I shared the Free LDS Baptism Program Template that I made for my niece. Someone emailed and asked if I had an invitation to go with it. I designed one for her, and thought you all would like to have the file too. So today, I’m sharing the free LDS baptism […]
Dolphin Perler Bead Pattern
When I made these easy mermaid perler bead patterns, I knew I needed to make a dolphin perler bead pattern to go with them. This dolphin perler bead pattern is really easy to follow and just requires a square pegboard. He’s made using gray, light blue, and black perler beads. Isn’t he cute?! (This post […]
Turtle Perler Bead Pattern
My kids are forever obsessed with making perler bead projects. I made these easy mermaid perler bead patterns and knew that they needed some friends. As a child, my favorite animal was a sea turtle (I know, random), so I designed a little turtle perler bead pattern for my kids to make. Isn’t he cute?! […]
Easy Mermaid Perler Bead Patterns
My kids are home for the summer, and that means I get to think of fun things to keep them busy. Perler beads are always a hit, so I made some easy mermaid perler bead patterns for them to try out. These ones are very simple so they can actually finish them without frustration. They […]
Floral Name Embroidery Hoop Pattern
A name embroidery hoop makes an adorable DIY baby gift, so I decided to design a pattern for one. I made sure to use lots of pink, flowers, and a curly font. A nice and girly floral embroidery pattern! My friend just got a new niece, so I made this for her. Isn’t her name […]
Free Nautical Baby Shower Invitations
If you’re planning a nautical baby shower and need some invitation inspiration, I’ve got some free nautical baby shower invitations for you to download. These ones are for a baby boy, since they say “Ahoy! It’s a Boy.” We used them for my sister’s nautical baby shower a few years ago, and they turned out […]
Train Cupcakes
My little Austin is absolutely obsessed with trains. He plays for hours in his room with his train table, and makes the best train sounds. It’s the cutest thing! He just had his 3rd birthday, and he requested a train party, of course. I made some adorable train cupcakes, and they were a hit at […]
Beginner Sewing Project – Tote Bag from a Bandana
I’m such a sucker for mermaids and unicorns right now! I saw these adorable bandanas at Hobby Lobby, and I knew I just had to make something out of them. I was actually wanting to try making some bandana tote bags for my kids, so this was a perfect reason to buy them. This is […]
15 DIY Bookmarks
My kids are almost out of school for the summer, and I’m really looking forward to some schedule-free fun! I’d like them to keep up on some summer reading, so I looked around for some DIY bookmarks to make. Anything that helps! I put together a little roundup to share all of the wonderful ideas […]
Doll House Makeover
This is a project that has been twenty years in the making, and I’m so excited to show it to you. I gave my childhood Barbie house a doll house makeover. If you have a doll house that you want to fix up, take a look at what I did. My favorite part is the […]
Free LDS Baptism Program Template
My niece got baptized last year, and I was in charge of designing the baptism program for the occasion. The program turned out cute, so I thought I would share it with you here. With a little bit of Photoshop knowledge, you can customize this LDS baptism program template for your own event. It adds […]
DIY Superhero Costumes
My kids still love to dress up as superheroes and run around the house. I hope they never grow out of it! Well, actually that’s a lie. If my kids are still in their twenties running around like superheroes, we might have a problem. Anyway, I decided to put together little roundup of DIY superhero […]
Fruit Stamped Tea Towel Craft
I love taking plain tea towels and dressing them up. You can never have enough kitchen towels! I decided to experiment with some fruit stamping, and had a lot of fun with it. This tea towel craft is easy enough that the kids could probably make them too. Since Mother’s Day is coming up, this […]
How to Make a Blanket for a Baby
Are you always jealous of that person at the baby shower that brings the cutest homemade gifts? Maybe it’s just me. As crafty as I am, I always just default to buying something because I don’t have time. Well, I’m trying to get ahead of the game by stocking up on some easy, homemade baby […]
Painted Christmas Ornaments for Kids
This post is sponsored by The Pencil Grip, Inc. for Kwik Stix. All opinions are my own. I love coming up with new Christmas ornaments for kids to make. These are really easy, and even the smallest crafters can make them look nice. You can use stickers as a reverse stencil, like we did, or […]
Glitter Tape Candle Holder Craft
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EverydayCraftMoments #CollectiveBias I think one of the most popular kid-made gifts of all time is the tissue paper candle holder craft. I thought I’d try a new take on this craft by using some glitter tape instead. It’s […]
Disney Junior “Mickey and the Roaster Racers” Party
I’m always on the lookout for good, quality shows for my kids to watch. My little ones LOVE Disney Junior, and I’m pretty sure Leah has seen every episode of Sofia the First that there is. Last week we got to go to a Disney Junior event for Mickey and the Roaster Racers, and I […]
Notebook Paper Zipper Pouch Tutorial
I made this zipper pouch a couple years ago and never got around to sharing it. Since the kiddos are heading back to school, I figured now would be a good time. Isn’t it cute?! Evan loves to take it to school to hold his pencils, and he doesn’t have to worry about it getting […]
Mermaid Party Ideas
Audrey turned eight last month and decided to have a mermaid party. Evan didn’t want a themed party this year, but since his party was the same day, we decided to add a pirate theme into the party as well. I had so much fun putting this party together, and I’ve got a lot of […]
Mermaid Party Games – Mermaid and Pirate Names and Treasure Hunt
No mermaid party is complete without mermaid party games. I created these mermaid and pirate names printables to display at Audrey’s mermaid party. Everyone got a sticky name tag and wrote their new name on it. Kids and grown-ups alike enjoyed this game, although I did have to go in and change some of the […]
DIY Mermaid Cupcakes
One thing Audrey decided she wanted to be really creative with for her mermaid party was the cupcakes. Of course, I was happy to oblige. We made all kinds of DIY mermaid cupcakes and mixed in some pirate cupcakes as well. Love mermaids? Make sure you also check out these 40+ adorable mermaid crafts! The […]
Mermaid Crown and Pirate Hat Printables (with Silhouette Cut Files)
I wanted some kind of hats for the kids to wear at the mermaid party, so I designed some paper mermaid crowns and pirate hats for them. I have provided a PDF pattern and a Silhouette cut file for you to use. To access these downloads, and all of the other ones for the party, […]
Felt Kite Headbands
I was at a party this summer, and saw a little girl wearing the cutest little kite headband. I was immediately inspired to make some out of felt for my girls. These felt kite headbands turned out so cute and make a really fun summer accessory! My girls love wearing them! The kites can be […]
DIY Chalkboard Clock
We’re getting ready to go back to school, and that means it’s time to be back on a schedule. I made a clock like this before, but I thought I’d create a version that’s easier to make. This one’s also easier to customize. You can see the one I made before here. I’m posting this […]
DIY Bookmarks for Kids
We’re a few weeks into summer, and my kids are starting to get bored. They are interested in felt crafts since they see me using it a lot, so I thought I’d come up with a craft for them to do. We made these fun DIY bookmarks that are similar to the felt flower ones […]
Road Trip Busy Bag with Car Games
This post is sponsored for Cost Plus World Market and contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. We took a trip to Yosemite over spring break, and we were in the car a lot. The cabins we stayed at claimed that they were only 30 minutes to Yosemite, but that was only to the […]
Stiffened Lace Butterfly Hair Pins
I got the idea in my head to try stiffening lace, and I just had to try it on something. I think the idea came to me when I was making this Easter bunny craft, and I thought it would be neat make some pretty butterflies out of stiffened lace. I attached them to some […]
Unicorn Craft – Unicorn Perler Bead Patterns
As kids, my sister and I loved making up new Perler bead patterns. We even set up a lemonade stand on our street to try and sell our creations. The deal was, buy a Perler bead creation, and you get a lemonade made with our secret recipe. I remember our neighbor across the street asking […]
Kids Easter Craft – Pipe Cleaner Bunny Ears
Sometimes I get bored, and I like to wander around the craft store to get inspiration. Yeah, I know how to have a good time! I came across a pack of pastel pipe cleaners that was obviously meant for a kids Easter craft, so I brought it home. Leah and I were playing around with […]
20 Adorable Things to Make with Fleece Scraps
You’ve made something out of fleece, and now you have a bunch of fleece scraps leftover. You can let them sit around in a bag, taking up space, or make something new out of them. I scoured the internet to find tutorials for things to make with fleece scraps, and I’ve compiled them for you […]
Sharpie Dot DIY Flower Pots
We are finally starting to have some sunny days, and it’s got me dreaming of spring. I made these cute Sharpie dot DIY flower pots with the kids, and they turned out great! I’ve seen this technique used to decorate ceramic mugs, and I thought it would look really cute on a flower pot. It’s […]
Easy Beauty and the Beast Party Ideas
My little Leah just turned five, and I can’t believe it! She’s going to be starting Kindergarten this year! Excuse me while I go cry in the corner for a minute. *sniffle* She originally wanted to have a party with “all the princesses”, but we eventually narrowed it down to a Beauty and the Beast […]
Beauty and the Beast Coloring Page Bookmarks
When I was brainstorming Beauty and the Beast birthday party ideas for Leah’s birthday, I thought of Belle and how she loves to read. I decided it would be fun to have the kids make some bookmarks as an activity at the party. I remembered the beautiful designs of the stained glass in the movie, […]
Beauty and the Beast Cupcakes with Strawberry Roses
This past weekend, we had a Beauty and the Beast party for Leah, who just turned five. She loves strawberries and requested strawberry cake with strawberries on top of it and strawberry ice cream. Like I said, she LOVES them! I was trying to think of a way to incorporate the strawberries into Beauty […]
25+ Free Pokemon Party Printables
There are plenty of party printables floating around on the internet, but sometimes it can be hard to find the free ones. Since everyone is enjoying the printable Pokémon Party invitations I made for Evan’s party, I thought I would create a post to share lots of great Pokemon party printables in one place. From […]
Pounded Flower Tote
I saw a tutorial for flower hammering/pounding a while back, and I knew that I just had to try it with my kids. We are in our second month of summer vacation, and man are they starting to get bored! A tote bag is great for this project since you don’t really have to wash […]
Pokemon Party Ideas
When we had Evan’s party last year, I found a lot of Pokemon party ideas that I wanted to use, but didn’t have time for. Isn’t that always how it goes? Rather than let that list of ideas go to waste, I thought I’d put together a little roundup for you. These Pikachu Ears from […]
Pokemon Party Games + Pin the Tail on Pikachu
I never finished sharing all of the details of Evan’s Pokemon party that I made Pokemon invitations for. There were a couple of fun Pokemon party games that I came up with that I still wanted to tell you about. I think it’s really neat that the new generation can enjoy something that we enjoyed […]
Easy Baby Quilt from Receiving Blankets
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. This post is sponsored by Huggies OverNites. All opinions are mine alone. #EveryoneSleeps #CollectiveBias I’ve had four kids now, so you would think I had this mothering thing down. Every child is so different though, so I feel like I learn something new […]
DIY Felt Origami Butterfly Hair Clips
I was browsing Pinterest the other day when I came across these adorable fabric origami butterfly hair clips. I just knew I had to try making some origami butterflies out of felt! It was perfect timing because National Nonwovens just sent me some of their new beautiful felt colors. They are perfect for spring! These […]
Free Printable Baby Shower Game – Alphabet Cards
One of my good blogging friends, Lauren from The Thinking Closet, is having her very first baby soon. Yay! Since we can’t all be there in person, some of her bloggy friends and I are throwing her a virtual baby shower today! Surprise, Lauren! To celebrate, I made a free printable baby shower game […]
15 Nautical Baby Shower Ideas
I was cleaning up my Pinterest boards a couple weeks ago when I came across the one I used to plan the Nautical Baby Shower that we threw for my sister a while back. Rather than let all of that good information go to waste, I thought I’d put together a little list of nautical […]
Pokemon Birthday Party Craft – Shrinky Dink Keychains
I struggle with coming up for things to do at character birthday parties. Evan had a Pokemon birthday party last summer, and we made these shrinky dink keychains using printable coloring pages. You could use this birthday party craft for any character party. In fact, we did this for Audrey’s FROZEN party too. You print […]
Art Party Smocks
Leah just had her 4th birthday, and she requested an art party. I love to make handmade party favors for the kids, so I decided to make some art smocks to protect their clothing. What would an art party be without painting, after all? I wanted something that would protect the kids’ clothing completely, even […]
Milk and Cereal Pajama Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias Our family has decided to have a “no sleepover” rule for our children, and I know this is the trend for a lot of parents these days. I enjoyed sleepovers a lot as a child, so […]
Paper Plate Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Craft and a GIVEAWAY!
This post is sponsored by The Pencil Grip, Inc. for Kwik Stix. All opinions are my own. As crafty as I am, I don’t always love to do crafts with my kids. They are always begging to do things, but I have a hard time dealing with the mess. I feel like I have to […]
Ribbon Burp Cloth Tutorial
Back when I made Austin these appliqued burp cloths, I also made these ribbon-lined ones with cloth diapers. This burp cloth tutorial is a little easier, so you can make lots! Just a little bit of ribbon and some decorative stitching, and you’ve got yourself some cute and custom burp cloths. With all the different […]
Printable Chore Charts
I’ve been wanting to make some chore charts for a while. Originally, they were going to be all cutesy and crafty… which is why they never got done. Eventually I decided that nobody cares, and that I was just going to make some using an Excel spreadsheet. And you know what? They are working great! […]
Baby Sock DIY Christmas Ornaments
I hope you like all of the DIY Christmas ornaments that I’ve been sharing because I’ve got another cute one for you today! It’s Austin’s first Christmas, so I had an idea to make an ornament out of one of his tiny little socks. Sounds weird, I know, but it turned out so nice! I’m […]
Christmas Craft for Kids – Lacing Ornaments
When I was a kid, I always loved putting the ornaments that I made on the Christmas tree. Maybe that’s why I love making ornaments so much now. Every year, I like to come up with something for my kids to make so they can feel that same joy. If you are looking for a […]
Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover
Audrey got her ears pierced a few months ago, so I’ve been looking around for some storage options for her jewelry. I shopped around online a lot, and the only ones I could find for a reasonable price were made of cheapy materials with bad reviews. Not good for a little girl with a messy […]
My Little Pony Dress Up
Raise your hand if you liked My Little Pony as a girl. I loved it! I’m proud to say that I passed that love on to my little girls. I even saved my old ponies, and passed those on to my girls. For Audrey’s birthday last year, you might recall in this post that I […]
Halloween Craft for Kids – Paper Plate Witch Hat
I love children’s songs. I always have. As a little girl, I used to play “school” with my brother and sister, and I would make up my own to teach them. A couple years ago, my friend taught me a Halloween song called “I’m a Mean Old Witch with a Hat.” I taught it to […]
Girl Felt Superhero Mask Templates
This post has been a long time coming. I’ve had several people ask if I had any girl felt superhero mask templates. I had every intention to make some new patterns, but I never had a real reason to. Then, two weeks ago, my sister texted asking what she thought she should give out for […]
Pokemon Birthday Party Invitations (with free Silhouette cut file)
My kids have been obsessed with Pokemon lately (it’s always something), and Evan decided that he wanted a Pokemon birthday party. This year was especially exciting because Evan got to have his very first friend party! Normally, I just go the lazy route and send a Facebook invite, but inviting his friends from school and […]
Necktie Onesie with Baby Tie Pattern
Ok, first let’s just take a second to say awwwww!!!! I know. So cute! Anyway, I wanted my little guy to look like a stud at church, so he needed some tie onesies, of course. I’m not a huge fan of the appliqued tie onesie because the tie gets lost in baby rolls, so I […]
DIY Burp Cloths with Appliques
I love to use cloth diapers as burp cloths for my babies. They are so absorbent, and a lot cheaper than buying regular burp cloths at the store! I wanted to dress mine up a little, so I added some woodland animal appliques to match the muslin swaddling blankets that I made. I used my […]
How to Make a Stamp from Craft Foam
Last week I showed you the cute swaddling blankets that I made for the baby. I knew I wanted to stamp on the blankets, but, of course, I couldn’t find any stamps that I liked. That’s when I decided to be a crazy person and try to make my own. You know what? They turned […]
DIY Stamped Muslin Swaddling Blankets
Only a couple months to go and I’m in full baby prepping mode. All I want to do is get baby stuff and clean my house! Oh and I realized I never announced here that we’re having a BOY! I’m super excited because that will give us two boys and two girls. So perfect, right? […]
DIY Nautical Baby Shower
I helped throw a DIY nautical baby shower for my sister last summer. Yes, it’s taken me this long to post about it. I had a mini freak out where I thought I lost all of the photos, but luckily I found them in an email that I sent to my sister. Hooray! So now […]
How to Make Fleece Blankets from Scraps
Our women’s group at church just participated in a little service project for the local children’s home. When the kids leave the children’s home, they get a drawstring bag with a blanket, a stuffed animal, a book, and a hygiene kit. We got together about a week ago to sew the bags and some blankets. […]
DIY Fabric Dr Seuss Book
I had a little fun this past week creating something out of some Dr. Seuss fabric that The Fat Quarter Shop sent me. I love Dr. Seuss, and this fabric is adorable. It’s from Dr. Seuss’s ABC book, and showcases different characters and illustrations from the book. I decided to make a soft baby book […]
Felt Elsa Crown Template
You already know how much my girls LOVE playing dress up. A couple years ago I made these princess crowns for Audrey’s birthday. Well, now that they are completely FROZEN obsessed, I just had to make up an Elsa crown template. If you’ve watched the “after the credits” scene from the movie, you know that […]
DIY Clock for Kids
I always thought it would be cool to have a clock that would tell you when it was time to do things. The kids are constantly asking me things like “When is it snack time?” or “Why do I have to do my homework now?” With this working DIY clock for kids that I created, […]
Girls Bandana Skirt Tutorial
I made this little bandana skirt for Leah last month as part of her 4th of July outfit. I know, I know, we’re moving on to Christmas crafts now, right? 😉 Please no!!! I’m contributing over at DIY Candy, so this is a tutorial I shared over there when it was more seasonally appropriate. I […]
Temporary My Little Pony Tattoos
My Audrey is turning five in a couple weeks and has requested a My Little Pony party. One of my favorite things to do is send the kids home from the party with some kind of handmade favors. I’m working on some other things as well, but I thought it would be really cute to […]
Busy Binder with Printable Road Trip Games
In a few weeks, we’re going on our first big family road trip for a family reunion in Utah. That’s gonna be over ten hours in the car with my husband and three kids. You guys… I’m going to DIE! You don’t understand! I can barely make it two hours in the car before I’m […]
Decoden Treasure Chest
This is a sponsored post written by me for Plaid Crafts (Mod Podge) and Blueprint Social. All opinions are my own. Collage Clay is is not recommended for children 12 and under, and the product is not edible. Small parts are a choking hazard for children. My little Audrey is a treasure collector. Rocks, beads, […]
Dip Dye Watermelon Skirt
One of the best parts about summer… WATERMELON! When we were little, we used to tease each other that if you swallowed a black watermelon seed, a watermelon would grow in your stomach. I may or may not have carried that tradition over to my own kids… shhhh. Anyway, in honor of summer, I made […]
Tools for Surviving Restaurants and Teaching Table Manners to Kids
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group and BJ’s Restaurants, but all opinions are my own. #DineInOrderAhead #pmedia http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV It’s hard to go out to eat when you have little kids. They’re crawling under the table, jumping on the chairs, trying to maim each other with the […]
Popsicle Stick Vases – 4th of July Craft for Kids
Since it’s summer, I guess I’ve got kid crafts on the brain. I wanted to do some kind of 4th of July craft with the kids, and I came up with these red and blue popsicle stick vases. You can use them as vases for cut flowers or fill them with dirt and have the […]
Shoebox Train Craft for Kids
I made a little train craft with the kids this weekend that I wanted to share with you. It’s a shoebox train that they can load up with stuffed animals and pull around the house. So fun! We were inspired by the movie Locomotive, which is a video made from the award winning children’s book […]
Zelda Perler Bead Patterns
If the superhero sleep masks and The Rainbow Connection weren’t enough to allude to our family geekiness, this project ought to do the trick! I made some perler bead patterns based off of the NES 8-bit version of Zelda so the kids could make magnets for Daddy’s cubicle at work. A fun little father’s day […]
Fabric Lacing Cards
I had a little bit of fun this week and made some fabric lacing cards for the kids. That’s right, fabric lacing cards! Don’t you just love the pretty vintage fabrics?! I dug into the stash that I got from my grandma. I love how they turned out! AND make sure you keep reading because […]
Felt Star Wands
My little Leah is turning two next week! TWO! I can’t believe it’s been two years already! She’s already started to show it though… that magical two-year-old transformation, where they go from being your sweet, agreeable toddler to a tantrum-throwing, picky-eating, terrible two-year-old. 🙁 On the plus side, she’s never been more fun! We’ve discovered […]
Marvel Super Hero Mashers and Super Hero Cuffs
This is a sponsored post written by me for Marvel Superhero Mashers and Mom It Forward. As always, I am giving my own, honest opinion. Evan was so excited that he got to try out the new Marvel Super Hero Mashers this week! They sent us Spider-Man and Iron Patriot so we could mix them […]
Fun with Disney FROZEN Toys
I’m sure you’ve heard everyone talking about the new Disney FROZEN movie, and for a good reason too. I took Evan and Audrey to see the movie a couple weeks ago, and we all LOVED it! I laughed… I cried… no really, I did. After watching the movie, I took Audrey to the store to […]
Pony Bead Christmas Ornaments
Ok, so I know I’m probably overdoing this whole pony bead thing. Don’t worry, this is the last one or I might have to start calling my blog “Pipe Cleaner and Pony Beads”. My kids really liked the pumpkins and Indian corn that we made, and you all seemed to like them too. So for […]
School DIY Photo Ornament
Some of my favorite ornaments on my mom’s tree are the ones that have our old school pictures on them. I remember making them in school and being so excited for my mom and dad to open up a special gift just from me! So for the fourth day in my 12 Days of Handmade […]
Thanksgiving Craft: Pony Bead Indian Corn
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share this Thanksgiving craft with you today! When we were making our pony bead pumpkins a couple months ago, there was a point where the beads looked like an ear of corn. I knew that we would be making some pony bead Indian corn for Thanksgiving. To make an […]
