The trouble with baby clothes is that they are so darn cute. There's something about teeny tiny dresses and tuxedo onesies that makes everyone forget what their credit card limit is. The result is that most babies have way more clothes than they could possibly need after parents, grandparents, friends and church ladies have all made their purchases. And then, as moms, we go ahead and get ... Read More about 30 Ways to Upcycle Baby Clothes
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34 Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
One year for Halloween, I went out dressed as an 'animal princess'. I took all my stuffed animals and safety pinned them to my best dress. I think I was about 10 years old and needless to say it was an extremely last minute attempt at a costume. My siblings still tease me about that one! I'm going to hazard a guess that I'm by no means the only kid to ever have had need of some last minute ... Read More about 34 Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
18 Gift Ideas for New Moms
There's nothing quite like the intense emotional roller-coaster of becoming a mom. It's a mess of hormones and overwhelm and feeling terrified and exhausted and being totally enamoured with your new baby. It's probably all of the best feelings and all of the worst feelings all wrapped into one. If you have a dear friend or family member who has just welcomed their first baby, ... Read More about 18 Gift Ideas for New Moms
17 Easy Science Experiments for Kids Using Household Items
When we're stuck indoors on a rainy weekend we are always trying to find activities to entertain the kids using things we already have at home. But usually we end up on our computers for 30 minutes trying to find ideas! So I thought I'd do a round up post of easy science experiments for kids that only require household ingredients. Easy Science Experiments for Kids These ... Read More about 17 Easy Science Experiments for Kids Using Household Items
9 Easy Ways For Busy Moms to Practice Self Care
"Self care" is kind of a hot topic for me. Maybe because it's such an on-trend concept these days and everybody's talking about it that I kind of cringe when I hear the term. It makes me crazy when I see recommendations of "get enough sleep" and "exercise" paraded around as elements of self care. Those things are actually basic necessities of life. They're non-negotiable. ... Read More about 9 Easy Ways For Busy Moms to Practice Self Care
How I Eliminated Dinnertime Stress
Since having kids, dinnertime has been a super stressful part of the day. I don't know what it is about the five o'clock hour that makes children a little bonkers, but I think it's fairly common. The kiddos are extra needy and demanding when I'm trying to prep dinner. Compound that with the fact that I hate cooking and absolutely despise having to come up with meal ideas and ... Read More about How I Eliminated Dinnertime Stress
52 Gift Ideas for Kids
My kids have hit the age where they are regularly getting invited to birthday parties. And birthday parties mean gifts. But these days, it feels as if kids have way too much stuff in general. I don't feel right about adding to the pile of stuff that another parent has to deal with. So I got to brainstorming and I came up with 52 gift ideas for kids that aren't just toys. ... Read More about 52 Gift Ideas for Kids
10 Tips for Work at Home Moms
I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit and I'm crafty, so naturally I've wanted to be a creative business owner since before I knew what that really meant. It took me a while to find my 'thing' (wool felt!), I first tried several other crafty ideas. I've also always wanted to be a stay at home mom, so I had to find a way to make those two dreams work together. It's ... Read More about 10 Tips for Work at Home Moms