DIY Embroidery Clothing Ideas

When you want to add some extra pizzazz to a jacket, shirt, or your favorite pair of jeans, then you absolutely can with some embroidery thread and a little bit of time! Adding custom embroidery designs to your clothing is a great way to express yourself, but it’s also a great way to personalize a gift to someone you care about. You feel different when you are wearing something designed and chosen by you, rather than something you bought from a … [Read more...]

Best sewing machine for beginners

Many of us have recently got stuck into crafting for the first time. It’s so satisfying to be able to sit on your own or with your kids and make something. And now some of us are thinking of developing our craft skills further by taking up sewing.   Being able to make and repair our own clothes or make gifts for friends and family, is an idea we all like the thought of. But putting it into practice is a bit trickier. First you need to set … [Read more...]

Calling All Crafty Moms: 6 Ways to Transform a Plain T-Shirt 

The temperatures are dropping and the days are growing shorter – which means that outdoor excursions to the playground, park, and beach are over. If you have little ones at home, it’s time to plan some fun crafts to fill the days, encourage your kids’ creativity, and stave off boredom.  Painting and playing with colored clay are always fun, but why not mix things up and try your hand at some t-shirt crafts? T-shirts are inexpensive and easy to … [Read more...]

DIY | Repurposing a Dresser Into A Television Stand

We recently joined the flat screen television generation and parted ways with our huge clutter catching entertainment center. Although the flat screen is mounted on the wall, I still felt like we needed a table of some sort underneath. After a little shopping around we realized that most television stands on the market were very overpriced or cheaply made and wouldn’t last long. That’s when we had to get creative and started thinking about … [Read more...]

Homemade Mothers & Fathers Day Gifts From Kids | Quick Simple Inexpensive & A Momento To Boot!

Homemade Mothers & Fathers Day Gifts From Kids   My children surprised me this past Mother’s day with a piece of art that I will cherish for the rest of my life. While gazing at it and marveling at how fast they have grown it dawned on me that this would make a great gift for Dad, too! He could put it on the wall or desk in his office, on his bedside table... all depending on how big you make it! It’s very simple... first … [Read more...]

Traveling With Young Kids | Homemade Activity Book Idea

Traveling With Young Kids | Homemade Activity Book Idea During one of our family road trips, my oldest daughter and I tossed around ideas to keep Emma (5 1/2 at the time) and Ethan (4 at the time) entertained for nearly 5 hours in the car (each way). Kaytlin thought up a fun way to keep the kids entertained while still containing the mess so we didn’t have to dig for crayons or stickers between the seats and it went over so well I thought I'd … [Read more...]

Funny Bones | Halloween Recipe | Disney’s Frankenweenie Inspired

Funny Bones | Halloween Recipe Enjoy this FRANKENWEENIE inspired recipe just in time for the release of the film this Friday, October 5th   "Like" FRANKENWEENIE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Frankenweenie Disclosure: Nothing was received in exchange for this post. I thought it was fun and wanted to share! … [Read more...]

Sweet Skulls | Halloween Recipe | Disney’s Frankenweenie Inspired

Sweet Skulls | Halloween Recipe Enjoy this FRANKENWEENIE inspired recipe just in time for the release of the film this Friday, October 5th   "Like" FRANKENWEENIE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Frankenweenie Disclosure: Nothing was received in exchange for this post. I thought it was fun and wanted to share! … [Read more...]

Worms in Dirt | Halloween Recipe | Disney’s Frankenweenie Inspired

Worms in Dirt | Halloween Recipe Enjoy this FRANKENWEENIE inspired recipe just in time for the release of the film this Friday, October 5th   "Like" FRANKENWEENIE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Frankenweenie Disclosure: Nothing was received in exchange for this post. I thought it was fun and wanted to share! … [Read more...]

Pizza Mummies | Halloween Recipe | Disney’s Frankenweenie Inspired

Pizza Mummies| Halloween Recipe Enjoy this FRANKENWEENIE inspired recipe just in time for the release of the film next Friday, October 5th   "Like" FRANKENWEENIE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Frankenweenie Disclosure: Nothing was received in exchange for this post. I thought it was fun and wanted to share! … [Read more...]