I wanted to make a sweet gift with the kids. Something they could help with and I could still have fun–so we made this Painted Mason Jar Craft for Valentine’s Day. Not only are they fun to make, but the kids loved helping to paint…
With the weather turning cooler I am always looking for ways to stay warm even when outside. It is part of the reason I made the reusable hand warmers. That’s when I got the idea of making an infinity scarf as I love how practical…
The kids and I had such a good time making our wooden pumpkin and our wood snowman, we decided to make a fun wooden Christmas Tree. This DIY wooden Christmas tree was fun to make just like the others–and the kids had a blast decorating…
I’ve always loved snow globes and while cleaning some mason jars the other day I had a thought: how do you make a snow globe in a mason jar? Well, I challenged myself to make it happen and I figured it out. And it’s far…
When I decided to paint mason jars for Christmas decor, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. But the result is so cute, I am over the moon! Not only do they pay homage to the three cuties of Christmas, but they’re so whimsical and…
I love giving gifts year-round but especially at Christmas time. Giving gifts is definitely my love language to show people that I love them. It might be why I find random reasons to give my friends and family gifts. While store-bought gifts are great, I…
I am always looking for a new reason to sew and my kids ended up inspiring this one. My kids were having some downtime and during it, they usually read. Most times they like to lay down with a pillow and a good book on…
As you begin to learn to sew there are many different types of stitches you will want to learn. There are the basics with the thread a needle but then there are some that are a little tricky like the ladder stitch. Early on I…
I needed a fun Christmas porch decoration the kids could help me make, they’re addicted to helping with projects. So we decided to make this fun DIY wood snowman. It’s an easy build, that is not only cute but is surprisingly sturdy. The kids loved…
Now the weather has started to turn, I knew it was time to figure out how to make a pumpkin porch sign for Thanksgiving. I have to get that porch ready for one of the best holidays ever! And, because this project is pretty kid-friendly…
With my kids ranging from tween to toddler, I like to keep my Halloween decor more family-friendly than spooky scary. So I decided to figure out how to make Halloween ghosts for outdoors with the kids this weekend, I didn’t realize what an easy Halloween…
When we downsized, we REALLY downsized, which has been a blessing. But, then I started cooking more and, frankly, I needed more potholders than I had originally thought. Two just aren’t enough with a bigger family. Towels are great, but those have a specific use,…