For Halloween, my husband made our 3-year-old son’s wish come true..Our youngest wanted to be “Marty” from the 80s classic, Back to the Future. And, what would Marty be without his own Back to the Future car? Well, that’s where my husband’s work began! My husband built our youngest, his very own Back to the Future […]
Handprint Mother’s Day Card
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in your life. What I love about celebrating Mother’s Day in my family is the chance to make meaningful, home-made gifts! I know how precious it is to receive a gift from a loved one that was personally made by them. I’m excited to […]
Baby Shower on a Budget
My sister-in-law and I had the honor of hosting our sister’s baby shower. You won’t believe where we did our shopping…the dollar store. I’m excited to share with you my tips and secrets on how to create a gorgeous Baby Shower on a Budget. Baby Shower on a Budget If you’re looking for an e-Book with […]
Thumbprint Flower Pots
I have a confession to make…I don’t have a “green thumb” but I LOVE to be out in a garden. We planted a garden in our backyard a few years ago and had a blast doing it…and then we moved 2 months later! Since then we have adopted the gardening tactic where you make your […]
CD Sun Craft
This tissue paper CD Sun Craft is perfect for summer and great for kids because not only is it frugal and easy to make, but it’s so much fun to do! CD Sun Craft Summertime Craft Project Inspiration As a child, I had the opportunity to experience both the lush, green midwest and the dry, hot […]
Kid-Made Christmas Countdown
Hello there, I’m “Mini Miss Mae!” I’m guest posting on my mom’s blog today to share with you how easy it is for kids to make a simple Kid-Made Christmas Countdown. This idea all started because one day when I got home from school I said to mom, “Mom, how many more days until […]
40+ Kid-Made Christmas Ornaments
I’ve always enjoyed receiving kid-made gifts. I can still remember when I was a teacher and the children would bring me gifts and trinkets that they put their heart and soul into. It was just precious! I still have a box of the little gifts of love that they gave to me all those years […]
3M Scotch Laminator Holiday Deal at Walmart!
This 3M Scotch Laminator Holiday Deal at Walmart shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LaminateWithScotch #CollectiveBias Do you have a crafter on your holiday gift list who would love to receive a thermal laminator so they can create amazing crafts and printables? Are you looking […]
Upcycled Plastic Bottle Pumpkin Craft for Kids
We are often looking for opportunities to recycle and repurpose our consumable products. My oldest son is brilliant at reusing toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes, and plastic bottles to create things with. He will make the most fascinating, creative art projects out of the consumable products that we normally throw away. It isn’t unusual in […]
DIY Apple Stamp Craft for Kids
Fall is upon us and that means…apple season! Picking apples, baking apples, and biting into the juiciest, crunchiest apples is probably the most wonderful experience to usher in the start of fall! Some of my most favorite memories from childhood are the smell of Grandma’s apple pie baking in the oven, beautiful fall leaves all […]
1st Day of School Picture Frame Craft
Very soon our children will be putting on their new clothes, shoes and favorite backpack to head back to school! With that brings a lot of differing emotions and experiences. Parents, grandparents and children will be filled with joy and excitement while some will experience nervousness and tears as they kiss their little ones goodbye on […]
Easy Popsicle Stick School Bus Craft for Kids
Is it possible that it’s that time of the year already?! Time for… Back to School! Not only is it an exciting time for children as they get to shop for new clothes, backpacks and supplies but it’s also a joy for parents as they watch their little ones growing up and loving school! One […]
Easy Butterfly and Chrysalis Craft for Kids
Children are fascinated with the life cycle of a butterfly and really enjoy learning about how a cute, fuzzy little caterpillar turns into a beautiful flying insect. This Easy Butterfly and Chrysalis Craft for Kids allows children to have a creative, hands-on experience as they watch their beautiful butterfly emerge from its cocoon. Not only […]
Rainbow Fish Craft
With summer on the horizon I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to read one of our favorite books and introduce a fun Rainbow Fish craft. It’s so simple to do and allows children the opportunity to be creative. I love seeing how all of their creations turn out! “The Rainbow Fish,” written by […]
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art for Kids
Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner, despite the ever changing weather across the country these days! My family back east just had snow flurries and folks in the mid-west have been hit with their share of rain storms. It seems we could all use a sunshine themed art project to brighten […]
Textured Butterfly Art
Spring is coming…at least that’s what we keep telling ourselves! Everybody loves butterflies and kids are especially fond of them. My kids and I were recently deciding what to do with some extra crafting supplies we had on hand and we came up with this adorable Textured Butterfly Art project! Find my guest post and […]
Clothespin Art Gallery
Are you unsure of what to do with all of the artwork that your children or grandchildren bring home from school and gift to you? I know it sounds awful but some days the stacks of paper are just too much! So, not only do I lose important papers in the mix but my kids’ […]
Gender Neutral Baby Shower
I had the honor of co-hosting a gender neutral baby shower for a very dear friend of mine. This was new territory for me as I’ve always known the gender of the baby for planning the perfect baby shower for mom-to-be. I wasn’t going to let that discourage me though. I looked around for some […]
Family Love Notes + FREE Printable
My children love to receive “sweet something” notes from me. I decided that during Valentine week I would make it a point each day to leave them a sweet note handwritten from me, or a piece of candy, a prayer card or a poem. This idea was born a few weeks ago when my oldest […]
Christmas Tree Clay Ornaments
The kids are out of school this week and super excited for Christmas! With that comes some down time, rowdy time, and overall kids getting bored at home while they wait on Christmas. What’s a mom to do in this situation? I think these Christmas Tree Clay Ornaments are perfect for an easy, hands-on Christmas craft! […]