I have had multiple requests to post a tutorial on how to make a Russell costume from the movie UP. So here it is… Russell from UP is one of the cutest kid characters out there and it was so much fun to dress my son up like him. There are quite a few props …
DIY & Crafts
Most DIY bathroom renovations cost upwards of $10,000.00—especially when they include new plumbing and installing a shower, tub, vanity, toilet, and flooring. Here’s how I did mine for under 9% of that figure. The guest bathroom needed an entire ‘gut remodel.’ There was no tub, shower or plumbing for it. And no flooring. Everything was outdated and old. This is the …
When I taught English in Taiwan, I loved it when I was given a gift. It showed me that the parents appreciated my teaching and working with their children. It also reminded the children that their parents respected me and treated me well (and they realized they should too). I’m a big fan of giving …
I have a small table that I bought 5 years ago on the local classifieds for about $25.00. It has been in my living room until a recent remodel when I moved it into the kitchen/dining area. Even though it is a bit small, it fits my little family (single mom of two toddlers) perfectly. And because …
This tutorial will show you how to make a graduation hat and diploma out of printer paper and tape. It is very easy and inexpensive. It’s a great craft for kids. These caps are customizable. My daughter had a lot of fun decorating her graduation cap. You can see how we used them in our …
Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved inground trampolines. We had them at my grandparent’s house and at their cabin. They were so easy to run on and off of, take turns on, and were super convenient for us as kids. When I was a teenager, we had an above-ground trampoline at our house. I …
This year I get to host Thanksgiving. I plan to make this Thanksgiving Tablescape for Kids. We only have eight children attending because most of our family is out of town this year. However, I still wanted to make a tablescape just for the children. Thanksgiving dinner should be just as much fun—if not more …
My son wanted a Ninja Party for his 6th Birthday. It was a fun theme and super easy to find items for—especially Ninja Party Themed Food. The kids all LOVED this ninja party food table. There were about 15 boys and at the end, the food was mostly eaten. I was happy to see that the …
My daughter had many fun Mermaid Under the Sea Party Activities at her fourth birthday party. I wanted to share them here on my blog in case you may be looking for activities for a mermaid, pirate, or under the sea-themed party. My daughter’s birthday is in November. We live in a cold climate so …
My daughter loves all things mermaids. For Aurora’s fourth birthday she requested a mermaid party. I made a lot of Mermaid Under the Sea Party Food for it as we had 15 kids and 5 adults attend… Yes, I went above and beyond. For whatever reason, I just kept adding more and more mermaid and …
You can make this Valentine’s Door Decor by using any frame (no glass or back) and hanging an object in it. It takes 5-10 minutes to put together. I found the frame and heart wreath at a thrift store for $1.50 each. I examined how the wreath was made and took photos of the back …