DIY Birthday Party Banners

I love shopping on Etsy, especially for personalized items, but the problem is, they aren’t available on Amazon, and it would be impossible for them to offer 2 day shipping. So, for last minute birthday party planners like me, have to look elsewhere for fun party decorations.  Pinterest had me falling in love with burlapContinue reading “DIY Birthday Party Banners”

3 Ingredient Holiday Ornaments

Looking to get crafty for the holidays? We found this DIY holiday ornament craft from Fountain Avenue Kitchen that is a ton of fun. It’s so easy, and there are several different steps your little ones can help out with. All you need are 3 ingredients and a few items you will most likely alreadyContinue reading “3 Ingredient Holiday Ornaments”

Tips for Tie-Dye Fun

Since I’ve been home on maternity leave, we’ve become quite the crafting household! It’s extra special fun when mom and friends get to craft too. We made tie-dye shirts last week and it was fun for everyone involved! I purchased the Tulip One Step 18-Color Tie-Dye Kit off Amazon (currently on sale!) which includes everythingContinue reading “Tips for Tie-Dye Fun”

DIY All Natural Hair Detangler Spray

My son, Max, has really long hair that I can’t bring myself to cutting short. He has so many years ahead of him to have a little boy cut. I just can’t cut his golden locks! The downside to this long hair is that it tangles easily, so brushing after showers or bath is sometimesContinue reading “DIY All Natural Hair Detangler Spray”

Easy Play Dough Recipe

I was inspired by one of my best friends last week. Beth runs a daycare out of her home, and threw a Halloween party for the kids last week. On top of fun games, goody bags and treats, she made pumpkin spiced play dough for the kids to have some Halloween themed creative play. IContinue reading “Easy Play Dough Recipe”

DIY All Natural Baby Wipes

Guest post by fellow ‘Non-Housewife,’ Kelly! Ingredients for Kelly’s Homemade All Natural Baby Wipes: 2T Dr Bronner’s Pure-Castile soap (scented or unscented)  2T Witch Hazel (I use Thayers alcohol free aloe formula)  1/2 t Olive oil  10 drops or 2 capsules of Vitamin E  1 1/2 C of water  1 roll of full sheet paperContinue reading “DIY All Natural Baby Wipes”

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Toddlers

I’m not a creative person, so this was pretty cool for me to think of, if I do say so myself! I purchased blank note cards from Amazon.com and let Max go at them with crayons and Valentine’s Day stickers from Target’s dollar bins. He had a blast drawing on them and adding stickers. IContinue reading “DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Toddlers”