In this day and age of the e-reader, there is still something magical about snuggling up in a comfy chair with a physical book. Maybe it’s my love of paper, but there is just something so comforting about turning the pages of a book as the story unfolds. A few years ago I followed the […]
Are you at a loss for what gift you should bring to a baby shower? Create your own gift that will be unique and memorable to the new mother! These 33 DIY baby shower gifts will have lasting impressions on the new mother and be cherished by the baby. From baby blanket patterns and easy bib […]
This is a guest post by Holly Jachowski, community manager at Education.com which provides thousands of educational activities for kids. Make a shopping list. Literally! With this fun educational activity, you can help your preschooler make a cute shopping notepad to keep and use or give away as a gift. Using cut-outs from newspaper food […]
Mother’s Day just passed, and Father’s Day is just around the corner. What have you planned to get your parents? While you could plan a spa day and brunch at a favorite restaurant like you did last year…and the year before that…and the year before that, what’s the fun in repeating those plans? Consider doing […]
I can’t even tell you how many times I spent picking out the perfect colors for my best friends’ friendship bracelets. It was important to me to mix my favorite colors with theirs because we were best friends and it was like we were wearing a bit of each other on our wrists. I was always […]
Get ready to surf (see what I did there?) in style with this Crystal Mermaid Laptop cover DIY! Use shells, gems, metal charms and more to create a sparkly accessory any sea or land creature would love! It’s a matter of carefully placing and gluing your components in place and then simply waiting for them […]
I love buttons. They add a soft, homey, gentle touch to every layout as well as texture and interesting dimension. There is another special reason I like to use buttons in my creations. They were a gift, a gift from my late grandmother. My grandmother used to love her sewing, and she had a huge […]
Mother’s Day is a special holiday that means a lot to both moms and their children alike. Though not everyone has a mother, almost all of us have a special woman in our lives whom we like to honor with flowers, poems, balloons, or other Mother’s Day crafts. This is especially a holiday that kids […]
I can’t even tell you how many times I spent picking out the perfect colors for my best friends’ friendship bracelets. It was important to me to mix my favorite colors with theirs because we were best friends and it was like we were wearing a bit of each other on our wrists. I was always […]
Mother’s Day is a special holiday that means a lot to both moms and their children alike. Though not everyone has a mother, almost all of us have a special woman in our lives who we like to honor with flowers, poems, balloons, or other Mother’s Day crafts. This is especially a holiday that kids […]
