Today we made such an adorable butterfly craft! It could be cute for Valentine's Day, birthday cards for a loved one or a cute gift for Mother's Day too. I love these little butterflies so much, I have them up on our fireplace mantel to stare at every night. It's just so fun to see my little kids as little love butterflies, because they really do spread so much love to my … [Read more...]
Encouraging Kids to be Thankful
Our family has a tradition of sharing the favorite part of our day with each other. We usually share while we are all together eating dinner. It is one of the ways we are encouraging kids to be thankful every day. Even on nights when daddy is away the girls will make it a point to ask him over the phone what his favorite moment was. With so much negativity surrounding … [Read more...]
Simple Home Decor
As a SAHM, I work at home. I understand that 'work-at-home mom' implies that money is made, but I still work IN my home, no paycheck...oh well. As a SAHM, I am very home-centered: I care for kids, a house, a husband, a pet, the finances, etc. My main duties are home-related. Since my 'work' is mostly at home, I figured I would think of my home as my office. Making my home … [Read more...]
DIY Ideas for Teen Rooms
{Guest Post by Sarah Jones} As a teenager, I always wanted my room to reflect my style and personality. I always thought of myself as a cool character. So I would decorate and redecorate my room every now and then to suit whichever style I was rocking that season. Below is a list of really cool, simple, and easy to make DIY ideas for a teen room that will leave you … [Read more...]
Kid-Made Valentine’s Banner Craft
Our house was looking a little under-decorated for Valentine’s Day. Recently my friend, Jessie (Homemaking Tips contributing writer), came up with a really simple idea for a kid-made DIY Valentine’s banner craft that uses simple supplies. My school age kids can make this on their own! It is a perfect school-age activity for Valentine’s Day if you like simple when it comes to … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Made Simple
Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessie} The kids are back to school and the holidays will be here before we know it. Fall sports and recreational activities are gearing up, and life is busy again. Many moms are left … [Read more...]
All-Natural DIY Dryer Sheets
Have you read how harmful dryer sheets can be? I have been diving into learning more about the different chemical cleaners and how they are affecting our health. The good news? It is so easy to make DIY dryer sheets. It is not worth the effort of going to the store to buy more traditional dryer sheets when your current supply runs out-you can make them at home in less … [Read more...]
Time-Saving Valentine’s Cards for Kids
I received product credit in exchange for offering a giveaway for YOU from Minted. Between my husband being deployed and the toddlers being two, I think time-saving Valentine’s Cards for kids are what is in order for this year. I like to get the kids creating, but with two toddlers in the house most of our creations would end up on the floor or pulled apart. Little pieces of … [Read more...]
DIY Books for Babies and Toddlers
Creating DIY books for babies is a simple way to introduce babies and toddlers to reading and books while creating an infant activity they can play with for months and years. I made DIY books for my oldest daughter (baby #2) when she was less than a year old and we still have the book I made for her 4 years later! They are pretty sturdy , but you should always supervise. … [Read more...]
Pantry Organization & Wonderful Wednesday #156
Happy New Year and welcome to the first party of 2016! Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop is a showcase where the internet's best come together to display their latest creations: recipes, crafts, kids activities, homeschool advice, jewelry making, organization tips, fashion, home decor, party themes and on and on. Looking for fresh ideas? You came to the right place. Our party … [Read more...]
Holiday Recipes and Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #153
Welcome to our party! Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop - hosted on 14 popular blogs - overflows with exceptional crafts, yummy recipes and fabulous ideas that will bless you and your family. Creativity abounds! We are so glad you have come by to share your best creations and appreciate each other's work! Last week's blog hop was highly attended and - this is a first in … [Read more...]
40+ DIY Gifts for Kids: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Living on one income means I have to watch our budget when it comes to buying Christmas gifts-and a lot of other things! DIY gifts for kids are a way to create more personal holiday gifts for kids that will get a lot of use. If you have an infant at home, a toddler, a preschooler or children who are school age, these 40+ DIY gifts for kids cover every age group. A bit of … [Read more...]
Peek-A-Boo Boxes: DIY Personalized Toy for Babies
Finding activities to occupy your infant can be tricky. Not all activities listed as "for baby" are really appropriate for children younger than 1 year old. This DIY personalized toy for babies is perfect for infants who are able to hold onto toys and are beginning to use their fine motor skills to grasp. A good age range for this activity is 4 months and up, but you know your … [Read more...]
DIY Photo Blocks
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. These are fun! I originally used this idea of creating DIY photo blocks when I was working in the infant room in a daycare center. It was on a military base, and with the parents (most often the dads) traveling a lot for work, we made these blocks with the children's family photos so they could see their family … [Read more...]
Homemade Valentine’s Made by Kids (with Not-so-Crafty Moms!)
Are you a crafty mom or are you craft-challenged? Neither determines whether you are a good mom or a bad mom, but it can cause holiday times to be a bit stressful when you see the crafty moms are pinning to Pinterest like crazy! I admit, crafting is fun for me, but I tend to not do elaborately crafty activities with my kids. Time, money, and time (did I mention that already) … [Read more...]