Tag Archives: DIY
7 Household Alternatives to Sleds
The stores are sold out, your kiddo broke their sled on the first run of the day, or your Amazon delivery got rescheduled due to bad weather. Whatever the reason, you need a sled...stat. There are a f...
Kristina Slaney Nov 30, 2022
Handmade Felt Christmas Ornaments
Is there anything more precious than a Christmas tree with handmade ornaments on it? Well, we're here to help you make that happen with these easy ornaments that all start with one basic pattern! You'...
Ann Kirsten Nov 18, 2022
Kid's Owl Craft!
If you're looking for a fun and easy fall craft, these little owls are great! There are so many options to decorate them and your kids will love painting with cotton balls and q-tips. They can be clas...
Maria Magee Oct 19, 2022
How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds + Video Tutorial
Nothing screams "fall" quite like a trip to the pumpkin patch followed by carving pumpkins and sipping on hot cider. That's one of the things we did this past weekend and although a trip to the patch ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Oct 14, 2022 photo credit: iStock/JennaWagner
Tips for Gardening with Kids
So you're interested in gardening with your kids, but don't really know much about it yourself. You start looking for gardening tips online and run into terms like cloche, companion planting, lime, an...
Kristina Slaney Apr 26, 2022 Photo Credit: iStock / Sasiistock
Rainy Day Umbrella Craft
As we head into spring, the rains have come and I'm trying my best to look upon them with joy. After all, they are necessary to prepare the earth for rebirth. The flip side to this is all the gray and...
Ann Kirsten Mar 09, 2022
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 10: Twig Tree Ornaments
Cut a branch from your yard. You'll need two long pieces, a medium piece and a small one. Hot glue these together into the shape of a tree. Tie a piece of green yarn or embroidery floss onto the tree ...
Ann Kirsten Dec 10, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 9: Clear Ball Ornaments
Another easy ornament to make with your kids is clear ornaments. I they're available everywhere. I bought these at the dollar store. Let your kids fill them with whatever they want: candies, marshmall...
Ann Kirsten Dec 09, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 8: Paint Brush Ornaments
This one is really fun. You can use it as an ornament or as wall dcor. Paint Brush Ornaments Here's what you'll need: Paint brushes - old ones or from the dollar store Craft paint Small pom-poms Googl...
Ann Kirsten Dec 08, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 4: Felt Trees
Day four brings us felt tree ornaments. These are based on ornaments sold at an upscale designer store a few years ago (patterns are our own). These are perfect for older children who can handle a nee...
Ann Kirsten Dec 04, 2021