I’m so excited to share this super simple tutorial on how to make borax crystal hearts. It's perfect for Valentine's Day! The crystal hearts make for lovely decorations and if you have kids, this craft has a kind of transformative "Wow!" factor. When you buy borax for home use it … [Read more...]
14 Fun Fall Activities for Families
Mi gente, it's still fall, but it won’t be fall forever. So, let’s take advantage of this golden time and make the most out of it. The last day of autumn this year is Monday, December 21. 14 Fall Activities for Families 1. Visit a pick your own fruit and vegetable farm. It … [Read more...]
6 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Parent Teacher Conference
What is it about a parent teacher conference that turns most parents into nodding machines that seem to have lost the power of speech? I guess there is always this fear that our parenting skills are being judged, and that even though we know our child better than anyone else … [Read more...]
DIY: Back To School Goody Bags
Check out these adorable back-to-school goody bags I made on the cheap. It all came about because I had volunteered to put together the goody bags for my daughter’s annual preschool picnic. I ordered everything online including gift bags, but in a total rookie maneuver, I did not … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do with Your Newborn This Summer
Having a newborn to take care of is quite possibly one of the most exhausting, overwhelming, and all-consuming experiences ever. It’s a beautiful thing, but having a baby can also make you feel isolated. It’s okay, totally normal yet few talk about this side of motherhood. … [Read more...]
Instead Of Candy, Fill Easter Eggs With These 15 Things!
I have a confession to make: my kids are sugar freaks! They love sweet treats and really the only people I can blame for it are my husband and me. We are the ones that have helped developed their sweet tooth by doing things like rewarding them with sweets, as well as making just … [Read more...]
DIY Chocolate Candy Christmas Tree
???? Do you see what I see? A tree, a tree, sparkling in the light with candy kisses that will surely delight.???? OK, so perhaps the original lyrics to "Do You Hear What I Hear" go a little differently, but this DIY Chocolate Candy Christmas Tree has got me all excited and I … [Read more...]