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 thinking, … [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...]
Winter Wreath & Apple Pie Oatmeal Recipe Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #112
Welcome, friends! If you subscribe to my newsletter I told you all about this fun new addition to the blog-the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! I am thrilled to be a co-host along with 11 beautiful ladies to bring you a really nice variety of ideas each week linked up by so many blogs. You have got to check out these DIY ideas for a winter wreath and apple pie oatmeal. Both great … [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...]
Homemade Thank You Notes Using Gift Wrap Scraps
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. I want to teach my children to be thankful for what they receive. The holidays are a time when we have a lot of discussions about how giving can make others feel good just like we feel when we receive gifts. I created a little activity for my children to make homemade greeting cards and thank you notes … [Read more...]