Zoo Printable: Everything you need for a safe zoo visit
Kidding. Kidding. Unless you need this list..then by all means, print here.
Crafting
DIY a Front Yard Pond ( Phase #2)
This “how to build a pond and waterfall DIY” is being supported by smartpond pond products. If you are coming to this post without reading the other two, please note you should start in one of these two places first. How to cap a sprinkler head (preliminary pond building) How to build a Pond and … Read more
Office Makeover Time!
Hey all! This is not an official tutorial or anything really step by step but I really wanted to share something personal. One of my goals this year is to get my office together. I have lived in this house for 2 years and while I have slapped some paint on the walls, this room … Read more
How to cap a Sprinkler head DIY
Need to know How to cap a Sprinkler head? This is your lucky day! This week we embarked on an adventure I like to call “let’s build a pond in our yard even though we have no idea what we are doing.” It actually turned out to be not as complicated as I thought and … Read more
Custom Mothers Day Gifts: Trio of Tutorials!
It’s Mothers Day this weekend and if you feel like you have yet to grab mom something, whether that is your mom or you are someone looking for a mom in your life (kids, spouse, etc), I have a really fun DIY craft that you can turn into a meaningful, beautiful and customizable present. Let’s … Read more
Mason Jar Soap Dispensers ( that glow in the dark!)
I may be the last one standing without mason jar soap dispensers in the bathrooms. Not because I didn’t want them, but due to having scrubs in all the bathrooms I thought maybe it was crazy overkill. There can be too many mason jars in your home…right? Now making a soap dispenser out of a … Read more
Mason Jar Night Light DIY
Yesterday I was at Lowes and noticed the amount of different types of spray paints that were now on the market. Milk paint, sea glass, chalk paint, glitter finishes, sealed finishes- basically, you name it, it’s around. And while at the time I didn’t grab any, today while on a “let’s get inspired and make … Read more
Beach DIY: Create Custom Memory Shadow Boxes from Vacation
There are two things in life I know to be true: If you go on vacation you will need a vacation to recover from your vacation If you don’t print pictures you will never seem again..well until Facebook reminds you of what you did 4 years ago Last week we went on a vacation. A cruise … Read more
DIY Painted Mason Jars Tutorial
My house is somewhat modern, new appliances, pretty flooring, all of that good stuff that comes with moving into a new home. The ironic part is that while I basically want everything to BE new, I want it to LOOK old. Bring on the “Cottage Beach Chic” era of my life because I could decorate … Read more
Mechanic Pretend Play Sheet, FREE PRINTABLE
In our house Pretend Play runs wild. My kids are always cooking up something in a pretend kitchen, subjecting our cats to veterinarian care (unlicensed of course) or pulling someone over as the neighborhood’s newest police officer. If your kids are the same way, you will love this FREE MECHANIC PRINTABLE, which takes all those … Read more
Free Printable: Vet Office Pretend Play Sheet
No matter how fun tech is, imagination reigns supreme when given the opportunity, so this week I wanted to share this fun VET PRETEND PLAY PRINTABLE that you can use to spark the fun around your home. From the time your kids start making up play time, they want to be adults. They want to … Read more
Never say “Did you wash your hands?” again with this tip!
I have a 4 year old and a 10 year old. I like to think that I am a good mother and pushing good hygiene habits. Even so, I constantly have to ask the basic questions like: Have you taken a shower today? When was the last time you changed your socks? Have you brushed … Read more
Rainbow Soap Foam Car Wash
Last year I did a Rainbow Foam craft that my kids loved playing in. It came from a list that a soap company put out on things to do with kids at home and surprise! It was a blast. So a few weeks ago when we got bored again around here, I asked the kids … Read more
Edible Peanut Butter Playdough Recipe
Edible peanut butter playdough recipe, a peanut-buttery scented fun play dough that is made with frosting and powder, skipping the cream of tartar and flour in the original how to make playdough or this scented playdough recipe here. If you love making an edible playdough, I also have one made with Marshmallows. Fun texture, hours … Read more
Don’t Break My Heart: Paper Craft
Right now Phoenyx is 4 years old. He is part time preschool in the mornings but the rest of the afternoon I have to figure out things to keep him busy till its dads shift. Paper crafting is one thing that kids to love to do. It’s creative, easy for kids of all ages and … Read more