Are you struggling with what to do with all that art and school work coming through the door when the kids come home from school? Never fear - today Julee's with us sharing a simple DIY project we think you're going to love. We create - and save - quite a bit of art at our house. With school just starting, the volume of paintings, drawings, and other crafts is only going to increase. My current storage solution for keeping my children's creations is to pile them on my desk until it becomes … [Read more...]
DIY Easter Centerpiece: Leather and Felt Colorblock Vases
I have to admit, with three small kids in the house, I don't have a lot of time for DIY projects anymore. These days I'm more about simple activities to keep the kids entertained more than pinterest-worthy crafts. There's something about spring, though, that always inspires me to want to do something to spruce up my abode. Even if it's something small. And, of course, Easter is always a great opportunity to get creative. I love this smart little project Julie put together for us. It's a … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Hour-by-Hour Countdown Activity for Kids
I have never attempted to let my daughter stay up until the New Year before. I am actually contemplating it this year, so I am armed and ready with an activity that will keep her entertained through all the hours until the ball drops. I made this fun poster with a little punch out circle for each hour leading up to midnight - kind of like an advent calendar for New Year's Eve. Each hour we have either an interesting question to discuss or an activity to do as a family. This is easy to put … [Read more...]