DIY/Crafts

It’s the spookiest time of the year! Why not celebrate the impending Halloween holiday with some messy, spooky and fun crafts!  Halloween Rice! Making this rice is SO easy - and so fun! So the official recipe is basically for every...

This spring, my little ones and I kept finding rocks on our walks that were beautifully painted and many of them had inspirational words on them as well. The more we found, we began to notice on the back...

Going nutty yet? Us too. While we navigate this “new normal,” my three-year-old daughter Samantha and I have ramped up craft activities at our house. Below are some of our favorite more-recent crafts we’ve made! I’m posting (almost daily) fun...

Throw a fun and festive Valentine's Day party for your kids with these easy craft and food ideas!   I always feel a little blue come January and February after the three-month spree of holidays between October to January 1st. Do...

Look at this budding artist.  I may be biased (SPOILER ALERT: I am), but I think she is absolutely adorable. I shared this image on Facebook almost 4 years ago and proclaimed my excitement with my daughter's love of drawing.  Over...

 Why I am a proud Pinterest mama Why do I spend what seems like hours scrolling through Pinterest, pinning things I can just buy? Why can't I just cut oranges slices and bring apple juice for A1's soccer team snack?...

As the summer continues, you and your kids might be running out of ideas. You’ve done the pool, the park, the movies, the zoo, and everything else. You’re probably also tired of how much time your kids have spent...

I have a confession, I check realtor sites daily for the newest listings in my little city. I like my home, I do. I love our neighborhood, the location and easy access to highways and shopping. It is in...

I have a confession.  I really, really dislike kid’s crafts.   I mean - I like the idea of kid’s crafts.  I respect that craft projects occupy my little one’s time and attention, however brief and messy.  I’m sure there...

If there’s one thing my five-year-old daughter Samantha loves it’s Irish Dancing -- which means St. Patrick’s Day is a huge deal in our house. We’ve basically been doing green crafts since February 15. Parents - grab a green...