We’re considering removing the carpet in our house and replacing it with wood. I always wanted carpet because I grew up in a house that had wood floors, and I remember as a kid wanting to curl up on the floor and watch cartoons. It was NOT fun on a hard floor, so I swore…
DIY projects
Reusing Grocery Items
Okay, maybe not reusing the actual items, but their containers! The Daddy and I cleaned out the refrigerator and pantry, combining things and getting rid of the boxes that were left open by little hands and thus allowing the contents to get stale. I was, as usual, annoyed at the amount of waste and the…
Make Your Own Play-Doh
We had a rainy day/not feeling so great afternoon. Perfect recipe for a day of play-doh! I didn’t have any around the house (shocker, I know), so the kids helped me make some. It’s easy, and they can both help because there are enough ingredients for both of them to do something, yet not too…
Make Your Own Musical Instruments
It’s no secret that The Younger loves anything creative. She loves singing, dancing, and playing instruments, so I decided making homemade instruments would be a fun activity. First I gathered everything I needed. I got some dried beans, rice, bells, and some stickers and markers. Then I pulled some paper plates and plastic cups from…
Guest Posting
I was lucky enough to do a guest post over on Mess For Less yesterday. If you get a moment to check it out and comment on what you think (here or there), thank you! And, make sure you click through her blog as well! She has some amazing projects and recipes to do with…