***I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post about this creative idea for a DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough gift; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. *** I’ve shared before some nifty fidgets that help my kiddos manage the symptoms of their sensory issues, and we’ve even shared […]
5 Dollar Store Halloween Décor Ideas You’ll Love!
The holidays have begun and with that comes my favorite time of the year, fall! I can’t get enough of autumn and the décor in my house shows my love for everything pumpkin and orange. Of all things fall, Halloween is by far my favorite. My children and I love to decorate our home and […]
8 Easy Steps to a DIY Tooth Fairy Pillow
With four school age children, it seems we are constantly losing teeth in our house. Sometimes, we even lose the lost teeth! So I decided to make a pillow for all the lost teeth. That way, my kids can put their tooth treasure right into the little pouch and under their pillow instead of what they normally […]
DIY Upcycled Bulletin Board/White Board Combo
I’m really excited to share my latest DIY project–an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo! This endeavor combines a lot of my loves: organizing, crafting, and shopping for fabric. Plus this DIY project only takes a single afternoon and is incredibly inexpensive. So if you’re looking to spruce up your command center, follow the steps below […]
4 Surprising Reasons to Get Into the Rock Painting Craze
Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen some beautifully painted rocks show up in my social media feeds and on Pinterest and I must admit, I was intrigued. I loved looking at the bright, colorfully painted rocks but I honestly had no idea why people were rock painting. The more I read about this craze, the more I […]
DIY Kids Fireworks Display
My family’s attendance at fireworks on 4th of July has been spotty at best. It started with my oldest. As a baby he hated loud sounds and would melt down as soon as the noise began and we’d have to leave immediately. Then I had triplets and the thought of taking four young kids to see fireworks was […]
DIY Fairy Garden in 6 Easy Steps
I can’t remember the first time I heard about fairy gardens, but I do remember that as soon as I heard such a thing existed, I knew I would be making one! I don’t know what it is I love most about fairy gardens. Maybe it’s the tinyness. Let’s face it, miniature versions of full size counterparts are […]
3 Fun DIY Non-Food Valentines
When I was a kid, I loved Valentine’s Day. Leading up to it, my classmates and I would make mailboxes out of old shoe boxes or milk cartons and decorate them in red and pink. My mom would take me out to the store to pick out Valentines with Rainbow Brite or Care Bears on them. I’d carefully […]
5 Ideas for Repurposing Christmas Cards
Isn’t it a treat to open your mailbox to find holiday greetings from your loved ones instead of just bills and junk mail? I truly enjoy receiving traditional Christmas cards with their beautiful images and handwritten notes as well as photo cards of my friends’ beautiful families. We display our cards prominently in our living room so we […]
Easy DIY Barn Wood Frame
Reclaimed barn wood seems to be a growing trend in the design industry lately, which makes me happy because I love using this wood in my DIY projects. The older and more distressed things are, the more beautiful they are in my eyes. Not to mention, it’s wonderful to be able to utilize 100 year old wood as […]
