Vacation is serious business, y’all. Especially when you’re going to be at a theme park all day. The trick is to travel lightly, but still have all your essentials within easy reach. Tiffany from Making the World Cuter created this … Read More...
Where the Wild Things Are Smash Cake
Looking for ideas for a 1st birthday party? If you love the book Where the Wild Things Are then this will be the perfect smash cake for your little one. Of course you could also increase the size for older … Read More...
How a Little Stitching Makes a Big Difference on a Project
A couple of weeks ago I shared a really simple pillow cover pattern that is mostly Stockinette Stitch. As you know, Stockinette Stitch is just a big old blank canvas that you can embellish in a ton of different ways, … Read More...
Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
Here is a new addition to your Labor Day weekend get together. These bacon-wrapped cheeseburger bites would work well as an appetizer or even a fun dinner. If you already have your menu planned, you could save these for your … Read More...
Lemon Meringue Donuts
Love lemon meringue pie? Now you can enjoy that flavor in a donut form. Diana at Unusually Lovely shares how to make these pie turned donut. A great addition to your brunch table or to enjoy for dessert. Now that … Read More...
Tutorial: Blanket carrier strap
Sew a blanket carrier strap to make it easier to carry a blanket to the park or for a picnic! Instead of wrapping two arms around a folded and floppy blanket, use this strap to carry it one handed. Art … Read More...
Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Need fast meals with your busy schedule now that school is back in session. Here is a 30 minute meal from Debs at Wilde Orchard. As we try to eat less meat, we are eating more turkey. I have to … Read More...
Quick Mac and Cheese for One
I’m guilty of those boxed mac and cheese, so easy when you need a quick meal and it made my girl happy. Heck, it made me happy too, especially when they came out with the microwave brand. Well thanks to … Read More...
Play with Science with Periodic Table Battleship
This is so clever and I can’t wait until my little one is learning chemistry so we can play Periodic Table Battleship.
How to set it up and the printable (free with subscription) are all at Teach Beside Me. … Read More...
Grab and Go Bacon and Egg Cups
Who says you can’t have bacon and eggs on the go. These grab and go breakfast cups can be made ahead of time and works great on busy mornings or even for brunch. Kristen at The Endless Meal shows how … Read More...
Adorable Acorn Necklaces
Oh my goodness how can something so simple be turned in to something so cute? I love these little acorn characters, especially the French guy. I can almost hear its French accent as he tells me a story about wine … Read More...
Back To School Bus Placemat
Back to school is sometimes torture for some Moms and this is a cute little way to try and celebrate the occasion. You can check out all the materials required over at Sewcraftycrochet.com.
Looking for more car-themed patterns check out … Read More...
DIY Sinus Relief Shower Bombs
As I am writing this I am actually full of a head cold (no rest for the wicked). It got me thinking about how people bring you soups when you are sick. (no one ever has btw). I think it … Read More...
Technique: Add Quick Texture to Alcohol Marker Coloring
The Marker Geek has an interesting way to add texture to your stamped images that have been colored with alcohol markers such as Copics. She applies a blender pen to textured fabric (in this case aida cloth, used for cross … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pom pom skirt tutorial
What little girl wouldn’t love a tulle skirt with pom poms floating around? Anne from I’d Rather Be Sewing shares a tutorial at Oliver + S showing how you can make one. The little girls’ skirt is actually easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-tone tassel throw pillow
Here’s a fun take on the tassel trend! Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial for making her 2-tone tassel pillow. The two fabrics give you opportunity to customize for your style – use two prints, a solid and … Read More...
How to Build A Pegboard Organizer
Make your own pegboard organizer for your scrap space, and get all your bits and pieces organized. This is a pretty simple DIY using easily available supplies like pegboard, 1x2s and pegboard accessories.
Get the scoop on which size pegboard, … Read More...
How to make recycled egg carton masks
These masks would be great year round for pretend play but with Halloween just around the corner I bet they would be awesome for all sorts of costumes. pop on over to the blog Teaching Every Day for the tutorial … Read More...
Make a pad with a purpose
Brilliant, is what I call the person who figured out that adding weights to a blanket turns it into a calming agent. This is a child-size weighted lap pad, made by Polly Carlson, of Pieces by Polly. For the front, … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Robe for a teddy bear or stuffed animal
Looking for a cute gift to make for a child? Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a robe to fit a teddy bear or stuffed animal. The soft fleece robe looks just like a people … Read More...