No sewing required! I promise. I scored this fantastic mouse pad for 25 cents at a garage sale. As much as I love Mother Earth, I wanted the mouse pad to fit into my office’s decor because any chance to add my own personal touch to a space – I just can’t resist. Especially when it comes to fabric! What you need: old mouse pad Iron Scissors Heat N Bond (you should have plenty left over from your Pillow Bed project!) scrap fabric Fray Check…
August 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
My boys dubbed these Pillow Beds because my kids are extra creative when naming things! This Tutorial is really a twofer- Pillow Bed and Applique. I made both of these pillow beds and took photos while doing it in under 45 minutes. So easy. What you need: Heat N Bond – get the lite kind Cotton fabric for monogram sewing machine & thread. 4 pillows. I bought two packs of two on sale at IKEA for under $5. 4 pillows. I bought 4 of these…
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Those big gallon jugs of bubbles are not too expensive but if you are buying a few each summer, the cost adds up pretty quick – especially if your kids are like mine and tend to spill more than they use. Recipe:
June 23, 2011 By 7 Comments
My kiddos spend the majority of their summer splashing in any and every form of water they can find but on days that I put my foot down and deem it to chilly to swim (which happens more than you think in MN) I am desperate to find another time killer activity. Enter our new favorite summer go-to fun activity that has all the neighbors kids flocking to our driveway: Sidewalk Chalk Paint! It is simple. So simple. And if you feel like turning…
May 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
If you are in the need of a play date activity or perhaps just in the mood for some silly food fun at home, try a cookie decorating party. Preparation for this is quick and since you can eat your work, clean up is quick too. Start with a plate of plain sugar cookies, probably 3-4 per child. You can provide a plastic baggie after the icing has set to store leftovers for each child to take home. If you have the energy to make…
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After throwing an extremely expensive birthday party for my 3 year old son, I came to the revelation that I had spent WAY too much money and had a TON of supplies leftover. What could I possibly do with all of these extra party decorations? Well, I got to talking with my assistant, Haley Quarles and…. Ah-ha, My Party Swap! My Party Swap is a place where you not only get inexpensive, simple party and entertaining articles, but you can: sell your extra party supplies (including…
January 21, 2011 By 14 Comments
Some of us might wrinkle up our noses at the thought of Valentine’s Day, but I say let’s take it back from the card companies and share the love. Besides, everything’s so much more fun when you get your kids involved! Here are a few simple Valentine’s Day crafts that are sure to be fun for the little ones AND you! Enjoy! 01. Heart Hand Stamps via Bloesom Kids
