Simple DIY projects from start to finish
When I was little I wanted to be an artist when I grew up… until I realized I had no artistic ability. Honestly, toddlers can draw better stick figures than I can. I can’t even draw a circle very well freehand. However, as I’ve gotten older I’ve figured out little tricks to fake art skills. Or, at… Continue reading how to fake art skills
About a week ago I realized it was already the middle of January. That means I was losing the small window of opportunity there is for Valentine’s Day decorations. So I quickly remedied that in the amount of time it takes my son to watch an episode on PBS Kids. I don’t know about you… Continue reading easy paper heart chain for Valentine’s Day
Has the cold weather been getting to any of you parents yet? Keeping you and your little ones inside where you precious angels have too much time to make a mess and drive you crazy? Well, sometimes it helps to take a old standard and revamp it. I did this activity last month for a… Continue reading fun inside activity for kids: coloring a car road
Two years ago I was searching for a “Baby’s First Christmas” ornament for my little dove. Unfortunately, I was having a hard time finding something that I liked. My criteria seemed simple to me. I didn’t want anything too “cutesy” so it would go wiht the rest of my tree. I also wanted something that… Continue reading DIY “baby’s first Christmas” ornament
This is my favorite time of year. With the brisk weather, the changing leaves, the holidays–there’s so much to look forward to. I’ve started decorating my house for Fall, but I really don’t have many Fall decorations. I feel like so many are too cutesy, or too gory and Halloween-specific. I’ve been trying to think… Continue reading DIY grateful praise sign
