There is only one first birthday. Just one… My daughter Elle recently turned one. I still don’t quite understand where the time went. In the blink of an eye, 365 days passed and my sleepy, tiny newborn became an almost walking, almost talking, baby girl. I wanted Elle’s first birthday party to be as special […]
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I’m blind to the nicked walls, faded paint, and dated furniture in my house. I have three kids, so my eyes are busy spotting the unsigned permission slip, the wet towel on the hardwood floor, the spilled cereal, i.e., the top-ranking mess or I should say task at that moment. But when warmer temps hit, […]
Could you have imagined a month ago that you would be interested in making DIY disinfectant wipes? I use them regularly as a special needs mom, from wiping down my son’s stroller wheels to cleaning my iPhone after coming home. Fast forward to today, and now, I use them for wiping down every product we […]
Have you heard about the 40 Bags in 40 Days decluttering challenge? I wanted to do something different for this Lenten season and found Ann Marie Heasley’s #40bagsin40days challenge. I thought this was a perfect challenge for my family to tackle together. Shoe Drama One of the first things I wanted to focus on was […]
I’m not going to lie to you, I’ve been a little addicted to Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ lately. We have become a streaming family, especially during this pandemic. Through my many countless hours of streaming shows, I’ve come up with a list of the best shows across Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ that are binge-worthy. Below […]
I can’t believe Halloween is almost here! Have you decided to make costumes for the little ones this year? Are you having trouble finding something that doesn’t require seamstress skills? Have no fear! I found 7 adorable and fun kids Halloween costumes that are easy to make. Create a Halloween costume your child will be […]
I think that there are two types of people in this world. Those that go all out on Halloween, from decor to multiple costumes, and those like myself who cringe at the thought of a $40 Elsa costume and literally wait until the last minute to throw something together. Last year, the handmade Cabbage Patch wig […]
During this pandemic, I was having a hard time finding masks at the store. I wanted to find some options to make for my family that are easy to make with the materials I had at home. Here are some of the best patterns and tutorials I found for three types of face masks you […]
The sweetest time of the year is also the perfect day to get creative. Valentine’s Day is the best time to celebrate love by creating simple but fun projects with your little sweethearts. I know from experience that it can get really messy and chaotic with younger children but crafting is so much fun. I […]
Earth Day is almost here and I bet you’d be surprised to know just how many t-shirts get trashed each year. Just think about your own closet and how many t-shirts you’ve collected from special events, vacations, sporting events, races, etc. There isn’t a hot demand for old t-shirts at thrift stores either. Put on […]