Its amazing what one can make with a simple hoodie! I’ve rounded up some awesome tutorials, ideas, and insparation for Halloween costumes made from hoodies and sweatsuits… Animal Hoodie Costumes Monkey hoodie costume tutorial from Craft Lion hoodie costume instructions from National Geographic Kids Goldfish hoodie costume tutorial from How to […]
Hot Air Balloon Ikea Hack
Nicola from Next to Nicx made these gorgeous hot air balloon decorations from an Ikea lamp and tea set. She used them for a baby shower, but I think they would add such a lovely touch to a little girl’s room, especially little girls with a penchant for throwing tea parties. See the tutorial at […]
6 DIY Cardboard Crafts for Kids You will Love
On the heels of yesterday’s upcycled shoebox, I thought it would be fun to share some cardboard inspiration from around the way! I love this cardboard castle from Mer Mag. Duct tape gives it a colorful boost and adds a little durability to boot! My daughters would live this cardboard play house from She Knows […]
DIY Marble Roll Game from a Shoe Box
We’ve had the rainiest summer down here in Florida than any I can remember in recent history, and, while I am thankful for the water, it has surely spoiled many plans for parks and pools and general outdoor fun. We’ve been relying on our fully stocked game closet to help keep us occupied, but as […]
Lunch Without Nuts: 19 Simple Ideas for Peanut-Free Lunches
We’re going on 3 years of having at least one of our kids in peanut-free classrooms, and in that time, we’ve actually had fun and embraced the challenge of finding simple, healthy alternatives to our favorite PB&J sandwich. If you’re looking for some nut-free lunch solutions, or are just stuck in a peanut butter rut, […]
Fox and Panda Placemats: Free Pattern
I love making placemats. They’re quick, useful, and so much fun to customize to my liking! Both of my girls have to bring a placemat with them to lunch everyday, so I’ve been throwing in new ones every now and then for them as a little surprise here and there. I guess it’s sort of […]
Dress-Up Tutorials for Labor Day
I usually only think of Labor Day as one of the bookends of summer. It’s not a day that garners as much attention as more popular holidays, but there is still fun to be had aside from barbeques and final trips to the beach! Try using the day as a chance to celebrate different occupations! […]
Fun First Day of School Photos
Today is the first day of school for both of my girls and I wanted to find a fun way to capture the day. I think my favorite is this photo/record-keeping idea from Zoot. I think I can guess what most of my daughters’ answers will be, but it will be fun to hear them […]
Make Your Own Lunch Bag
I have yet to find a good store-bought lunch box that will take my kids through an entire school year. Maybe one of these would do the trick? Lunch Bag Sewing Patterns and Tutorials This bag is from Ellen Lucket Baker’s (of The Long Thread) book 1, 2, 3 Sew, and I absolutely love it […]
Creative Book Coverings
My kids aren’t quite covering their school books yet, but these great ideas can be used for school books, notebooks, journals, and more! Chalkboard paint covered notebook from Warm Hot Chocolate: Felt book cover with pocket: Fabric book cover from 33stitches: Cheeky printable book cover from The Words on Paper. Paper book cover with pocket […]
