DIY & Crafts

Cozy Sweater Pool Noodle Fall Wreath Tutorial

Posted on Thursday, November 2, 2017 39 Comments

Did you survive Halloween? Our house is definitely suffering! I think it’s going to take a little while to clean up the chaos. Do you go straight from Halloween to Christmas, or do you keep your home decorated for Fall until Thanksgiving? I keep my home dressed in Fall decor, so I’m shifting the spooky … Read More

Cheap Halloween Decorations: Easy Bat Aviary

Posted on Monday, October 23, 2017 38 Comments

Do you happen to have a decorative bird cage or lantern in your home decor? If you do, check out these super cheap Halloween decorations. You can whip them up in just a few minutes! Seriously, this spooky bat aviary was finished in under ten minutes, and it only cost me a dollar. Cheap Halloween … Read More

Make This Simple Peter Pan Shadow Costume from Scraps!

Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2017 48 Comments

I don’t know how we lived in the same place for ten years without discovering 4H summer camps, but our summers will never be the same! Boo and Lu enrolled in sewing camps, and they made the most amazing things! In addition to some really fantastic projects, Boo’s camp actually challenged them to make Halloween costumes … Read More

19 Easy Halloween Wreaths You Can Actually Make!

Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2017 42 Comments

Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to start pulling out the decorations! Why not freshen up your look with a new Halloween wreath? I’ve got 19 great ideas to share with you. And, don’t worry — they’re all ideas you can actually make yourself. It’s time for another Spooktastic September post! I’ve … Read More

Get ready for The Last Jedi with this easy Rey Costume idea!

Posted on Friday, September 8, 2017 46 Comments

Who’s excited for the new Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi? Me, me!!! I know some people have been critical that the new movies follow a similar plot to the old ones, but I’ve loved them anyway. I guess I’m just a sucker for a predictable story line with familiar characters and exciting adventures. In honor … Read More

Simple Service Projects for Teens to Try Today!

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 35 Comments

Do you have teenagers or younger children looking for opportunities to serve in the community? We’re always on the lookout for great service projects for teens and kids. A favorite project in our home is making simple fleece blankets. They’re easy and inexpensive to make, and it’s fun to throw in a favorite movie or visit … Read More

The simple seat belt hack that saves your neck!

Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2017 62 Comments

Spring is here at last. Goodbye, sweaters and turtlenecks. Hello, t-shirts! Unfortunately, a familiar pain in the neck comes with the t-shirts. (Literally.) The seat belt always irritates the skin around my neck and shoulder where the t-shirt just doesn’t quite cover. Does that happen to you, too? How about to your kids? I’ve got … Read More

The cutest Easter Bingo game for your family!

Posted on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 46 Comments

It’s almost Easter time, and you know what a new holiday means? It’s time for a new Bingo game! I’ve got an adorable set of Easter Bingo boards for you today. This year is passing so quickly that I can’t believe it’s March already. Maybe it’s the extra cool weather that has me behind. I … Read More

Easy Classroom Door Idea for Spring

Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2017 49 Comments

In my last post, I shared tons of great ideas to decorate your child’s classroom door for Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, I didn’t get on the ball and get my own child’s door done until a few days ago. Since Valentine’s Day is so close, I opted for a sweet Spring theme instead. That way the … Read More

27 Creative Classroom Door Decorations for Valentine’s Day

Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2017 30 Comments

Are you a room mom or a classroom helper at your children’s school? If the classroom door is still plain and boring, it’s time to get creative and help decorate for Valentine’s Day. There’s no need to scour Pinterest for ideas. I’ve got you covered with 27 creative classroom door decorations for Valentine’s Day. RELATED: … Read More