Today we’re going to be on TV. Yes, I said “we”, the girls are going with me to ‘Let’s Talk Live’ today so they can help me demonstrate 3 fun DIY projects to help keep your kids from uttering the dreaded “I”m BORRRRED!” Although right now all I’m hearing from upstairs as I type is […]
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Four *NEW* ways to decorate Easter Eggs!
There is something to be said for the nostalgic PAAS pack of little dye pellets, a wax crayon & a wonky wire scooper, I have a lot of good childhood memories with those kits, but this year I know too much. I’ve seen more glitter in my life & had more dye stained on my […]
DIY Lace Cuffs
Your reactions & responses to last Monday’s post made me feel so amazing, I know I’ve said this before but sometimes blogging can actually be a really lonely medium, you really never when you hit that ‘publish’ button if you’re going to be flooded with people who know exactly what you’re talking about, & maybe […]
DIY Elsa Dress from Disney’s Frozen
Do you have any idea how many times a day that lyric repeats itself in my brain? I know someone who does & according to her, when she introduces herself to complete strangers mind you, SHE “is the REAL Elsa!” Let me preface this tutorial by saying that when it comes to posting the directions […]
The Valentine Tree
You guys, first off a huge thank you to all of you who have been emailing & commenting with not only your well wishes but also your advice & tips. I’d truly be lost without you. I really mean that, ‘thank you’ just doesn’t begin to cover it. This little autonomic neuropathy is truly beginning […]
DIY Champagne (or wine) Glass Charms
I had been planning on making those snazzy little felt party hats I told you about yesterday for my New Year’s project but then it struck me that there might be something else every hostess could use during her New Year’s celebration. Glass Charms! Just say no to strep germs people. I realize you can […]
Little Pink Monster on Let’s Talk Live- Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Having you guys is like having a whole bunch of grandma’s all over the country who genuinely love to watch your dance recital even though you’re the 3rd one from the front & a beat behind the other girls. When I put out the word that I was going to be making my first TV […]
Minions, Mummies & Mashed Cauliflower Soup
As of Wednesday afternoon, the day before Halloween mind you, this is what the girl’s minion costumes consisted of… YIKES! I’m a terrible procrastinator but luckily work well under pressure. From 4pm-8pm I cranked out those costumes, by the end I probably was on the verge of ‘mean mommy’, I know there was at […]
Pink Bubbles Cardigan (fabric markers watercolor diy)
Halloween Kid Craft: DIY Glow in the dark spider webs
I love Halloween, I do, and I really love that I have kids so it gives me an excuse to do things like decorate with fake vultures (yep, you read that right, vultures, pics at the end of the post) & cover the house in glittered spiders. SO fun! This is actually the first […]