If you're looking for a simple DIY Halloween decor idea to try with the kids this year (one that - bonus - will keep them quiet and busy for a good chunk of time), check out my kirigami paper spiderweb garland. Kids love the ancient art of origami and kirigami takes it up a notch by adding in cutting work (which is great for building fine motor skills). Follow our step-by-step instructions below to make some basic kirigami spiderwebs with the kids in Halloween colors. Then string them … [Read more...]
Super Simple Halloween Decor: Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover
I love holidays, but I'm not always festive when it comes to decorating. My home aesthetic can best be described as NEUTRAL. So, the bright and colorful decorations that come with Halloween, Christmas, Easter and every other holiday don't really vibe with my interior. After passing some $1 pumpkins, I picked up some gold spray paint and simple black hobby paint and thought I'd try my hand and making my own very classy and neutral fall decorations. The project was much easier … [Read more...]
Hands-On Holidays: Simple Ideas for Making Memories October to December
With 4 weeks until Halloween I know many of you may be scrambling to get on the holiday merry-making with the kids. No worries, I've got everything you need to easily make Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas memories! We put a lot of time and love into creating this ebook because we wanted to give busy parents a way to make tons of holiday memories in a very low-stress and manageable way. Commit to Less Stressing & More Connecting this Holiday Season The holiday season is such a wonderful … [Read more...]
Halloween Craft: DIY Stand-Alone Ghosts
If you’ve been to your local craft store recently, you’ve probably noticed the sudden abundance of cheesecloth available on the shelves. The thin, gauze-like material has been a Halloween crafting staple for decades and for good reason. It’s a very user-friendly material for both kids and adults to work with and it’s appearance naturally lends itself to ghost and mummy projects galore. Today we’re giving you the quick and easy steps involved in making some spooky spirits that you … [Read more...]
Ultimate Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Fall
My minimalist mom capsule wardrobe was so popular the last few years (and made dressing each day so fun and easy) that I couldn’t wait to do it again this year. Only a little better. Why? Because I've done my very best this year to keep my picks as inexpensive as possible- the majority being under $30! Every piece here is a proven winner– that shirt, cardigan, hoodie, and pair of jeans that you’ll reach for again and again. These are the items that keep us comfortably chasing the … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Luminous Diablo Lake
This week it's really hitting home that summer's over. Not only are the kids fully back in school (well, except for my daughter who keeps getting excused for doctor appointments due to breaking her wrist on Day 2 during PE!), the weather has also officially turned on us. I know those of you not familiar with the Seattle area probably won't believe this, but we really do get gorgeous summers. It's also not unheard of for those summers to stretch all the way to the end of September. This … [Read more...]
7 Next Level Oktoberfest Recipes
Do you live in a neighborhood where families get together and hang out? Until a few years ago, I didn't. But then my husband and I moved our burgeoning family into a new house and somehow stumbled into a young family mecca. It didn't happen right away, when we first moved in there were only two or three families with young kids scattered around the neighborhood. Fast forward a few years, though, and suddenly there were about twenty. We have so many kids at our elementary bus stop now that … [Read more...]
How Becoming Spartans Made Us a Closer Family
I know we’re deep into back-to-school season right now and we're all lamenting the loss of family vacation time a bit, but I need to take a time-out from all of that today and tell you about another super fun activity our family has been LOVING lately. First, the backstory... about 2 years ago my husband started training with a group of people from work for a Spartan Races. If you're not familiar, these are extreme obstacle course races outside in the elements. Think crawling in the mud, sliding … [Read more...]
Our Picks for the Top Toys of the Summer
Even though school has already started for many of you, there are also still several weeks of warm weather left. Today I wanted to share with you some of our family's favorite toys this summer. Quick note: If you're wondering if these reviews are part of a paid sponsorship, they are not. I did, however, receive free review product so that I could test each of these finds and report back to you guys.Here's the deal, as a family blogger I get offered A LOT of products to review- especially toys … [Read more...]
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