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5 Simple DIY Sewing Projects to Spruce Up Your Home

April 12, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Try these simple DIY sewing projects to spruce up your home! The last one especially is easier than you'd think!

Suppose you have not yet invested in a sewing machine to take up the rewarding hobby. In that case, there’s a ton of reasons to consider investing in one or more Serger sewing machines as the renowned brand will help you achieve excellent results, even as a beginner. Once you have all the sewing essentials […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY

Calling All Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty Fans to Puttyworld!

November 27, 2019 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Thinking Putty is a GENIUS find for your sensory/ASD kiddo! Grab the scoop here and get ready to rock the holiday shopping season!

Thank you to Crazy Aaron’s for sponsoring this post and welcoming my family to their 1-year anniversary celebration so I could share the magic of Thinking Putty and Puttyworld with you! A few years ago, my family was introduced to Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty as a fidget to my super-sensory son’s needs. It was brilliant. […]

Filed Under: ASD, Christmas, Crafts, Local outings, Local Travel, Toys

DIY Ribbon Flag

June 6, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This DIY ribbon flag is the perfect July 4th decoration for your rustic, antiqued home decor theme! IT's SO EASY AND CHEAP to make, plus only takes 30 minutes! Make sure to grab the pro tip in the post too!

As July 4th approaches, I find myself feeling patriotic and blessed forthis country we live in! I have always had an American flag hanging outside my home but never found a flag I liked to display inside my home. Most patriotic wall hangings are brightly colored and don’t match well with the muted, antiqued colors […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, July 4th

20 Summer Crafts Kids Will Love

May 13, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Summer is here! Check out these 20 summer crafts ideas kids will love and keep your crew entertained and busy while school is out!

Alright, parents, the sunshine is here, the jackets have been shed and we are well on our way to summer. If you’re like me, summer is full of excitement but also a tiny bit of dread. On one hand, the loose schedule, sunny days, and vacations are what I live for every year. On the […]

Filed Under: Crafts, July 4th, Summer, Young Kids

10 Tips for Visiting the Crayola Experience

April 23, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Planning on visiting the Crayola Experience? Here are 10 super-smart, must-know tips to make your visit a smooth success! Plus, the bonus genius tip at the end could make ALL the difference for your visit, mama--check it out!

Thank you to The Crayola Experience for sponsoring our visit and this post so I could fill you in on these tips for visiting The Crayola Experience. Our love for this place is 100% genuine! We LOVE our local day trips, and our recent Spring Break was the perfect time to pop back to The […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations, Young Kids

Easy DIY Wooden Photo Hanger

April 4, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Not enough space to display all of your photos? This easy DIY wooden photo hanger to the rescue! This is such an easy, fun DIY project that you'll love! Display and change up all of your photos easily while keeping that farmhouse decor look! Check out the smart hack to save even more time in the directions!

If you’re like me, you have hundreds of adorable photos of your children and not nearly enough room to showcase them. My shelves were becoming too full of frames and it’s a pain to frequently switch out photos in frames. I wanted a way to easily display and change photos while conserving space. Enter this […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking

New Year’s Eve Hats to Make with the Kids

December 12, 2018 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Want to ring in the new year in style? Check these fab DIY New Year's Eve Hats! I love the genius money-saving work-around!

Looking for an easy, fun New Year’s Eve craft to do with the kids this year? Look no further! Kids of all ages will have fun putting together their very own New Year’s Eve hats to wear as they ring in the new year! There are so many things to love about this craft. I love that […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, New Year's Eve

How to Stain and Seal Wood to Last for Generations

October 11, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Want to preserve an old piece of furnture? Following this simple and smart DIY how-to to stain and seal wood so it will last! These steps are so clear, and I would never have know the trick to the poly coat!

The intense summer heat is finally gone, and this cooling off allows for time spent enjoying outdoor hobbies. This is when I can dig into my DIY projects–so relaxing for me, especially when it comes to staining wood! I love to stain and seal wood so it will hold up well to the rigors of […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking

DIY Chalk Paint Eggs for Easter

March 12, 2018 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

Have scads of Easter eggs on hand? Check out this awesome DIY Chalk Paint Eggs project as the prettiest way to upcyle plastic eggs ever! It's a super-easy, quick, and cheap Easter project for multiple uses--the wreath idea at the end is such a gorgeous way to make your front door shine! Go get the how-to scoop here!

On one of my frequent visits to the craft store, I came across a small bag of beautiful, realistic looking speckled eggs to use for Spring decorating. Although I loved the look of the eggs and immediately started brainstorming how I would use them, I didn’t love the price. They cost about $5 for a […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Homemaking

The REAL DIY Leprechaun Trap

February 15, 2018 By Anne Metz 9 Comments

This St. Patrick's Day, it's time to get serious! Use this hand-dandy how-to guide to make your own REAL DIY leprechaun trap! This is the real deal! If you want to catch a wee green sprite, grab the kids, enjoy this family project and whip a trap that REALLY works! Get ready to enjoy the 3 wishes he will grant you!

This post contains affiliate links.  This means if you buy something through a link in this post about the REAL DIY Leprechaun Trap, The Mom of the Year will make a small commission at no cost to you.  This allows us to keep working hard to bring you content that will offer hope, heart, and […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day, Young Kids

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