Fresh Ideas for Small Spaces
In my house, I’ve found that small spaces can either be extremely easy or extremely difficult to “freshen up” with a changing seasons, a change in my mood or out of necessity. In smaller rooms, the large furniture pieces remain a constant (and usually in the same spot), but I don’t let that discourage me …
Storing Kids Toys Around the House Without the Clutter
Let’s face it… I’m a mom and I have four children. Their toys, books, games, art supplies and drawings – no matter how hard I try to keep them contained to one room – almost always end up in the living room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom… basically every room is fair game. Instead of stressing about …
DIY Nautical Themed Valentine’s Day Treat for Kids
Have you caught yourself browsing Pinterest while dreaming of all the amazing Valentine’s you could make for or with your child? Personally I’ve seen unique Valentine’s Day cards and gifts that range from expert crafter level to easy enough that a 4-year-old can do the majority of it, but if you decide to forgo the …
Brighten your living space with accessories
Spring has sprung and with that comes longer days, sunshine and a general feeling of brightness. Why not brighten your home to match your mood with these simple, budget-friendly and effective tips and must-have colorful accessories perfect for spring? Using accessories to change out your home décor is one of the easiest ways to change …
How to create a colorful and family-friendly backyard using Pinterest as inspiration
It’s no secret that I turn to Pinterest for inspiration for many of my home and crafts projects, but I have yet to take that inspiration outdoors – even though I have a board properly named “backyard”. Now that spring is here, and the weather is nicer, the yard is calling my name. This year, …
Creative, Practical & Reusable Home Office Décor
Have you ever run across a neat little doohickey and thought, “Ah ha, that would be even better as a [fill in the blank]!”? Ditch the same old pencil holder and desktop file stand; here are some of my favorite creative organizational solutions for the office or home to help add a personal touch, show …
DIY Custom Paper Banner Tutorial
Knowing how to make a paper banner can be helpful for many different celebrations. You can customize and create your own banners for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, holidays and special occasions. With some basic supplies, anyone can create a DIY paper banner! This one pictured, I made for my son’s Easy, Inexpensive Toy Story …
How To: Easy, Inexpensive Toy Story Themed Kids’ Party
It can be extremely easy to create a birthday party around your child’s favorite toy, character(s) or movie – especially if you already have the supplies you need and the resources for the supplies you don’t have. A few years ago, my son was obsessed with everything Toy Story. Using a little DIY creativity – …
DIY Fabric Bunting Banner
A fabric bunting banner can be used in many different ways. It’s a versatile and fun DIY project that will give you more life and use as opposed to a paper bunting banner. I’ve made and seen these for use around the home as decoration (in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc.) and …
Creative DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so that means it’s time to get creative with the kids to make Valentine’s Day cards that give a lasting impression. We made creative “cards” the past few years and the kids loved it as much as I did. They were able to get more involved with the process, help …