How to Make a Simple Pencil Shirt
When it comes to teacher fashion, what do you think of? Does a wonderfully rustic, handmade pencil shirt fit into that first flurry of ideas? Perhaps there are a range of images...
DIY
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How to Live in Your Pumpkin Spice Era for Cheap
For some of the us, the first whiff of pumpkin spice or even a two-degree dip in temperatures can be enough to signal a life-giving change in seasons. (It is me. I...
How to Throw an Easy Puppy-Themed Toddler Birthday Party
My daughter turned two, and there wasn't a simpler idea that came to my mind to celebrate her, other than: puppies. She loves puppies. She talks about them constantly, waves indiscriminately to...
Church and Good Food: Our Plans for Easter with a Toddler
Celebrating Easter is an occasion I always look forward to. Stuffing myself into billowing pastel church dresses and savoring Easter basket chocolates piece by piece has given way to dressing my own...
5 Easy Springtime Crafts I Made as a Busy Mom
Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? I don't remember. Regardless, my home state of Florida forges ahead with spring before most places anyway. Likewise, I'm in full-force spring mode. Whether...
How to Make Your Own Mama Sweatshirt
How do you dress up a pretty standard, comfy mom uniform? Is there any pizzazz to add to around-the-house sweats? Or is there any way, aside from the obvious sight of a...
How to Chain Stitch a Name on a Swaddle
Last spring, I embroidered our friend's name on a knit pullover for her first birthday present. After learning how to chain stitch, I'm happy that the method remains a popular and pretty...
5 Imperfect and Beautiful Fall Crafts for the Busy Mom
Sometimes good enough is downright beautiful. I've learned this, as a recovering perfectionist. As a parent, I've grown used to the unavoidable fact that not every life pursuit will be blessed by...
How to Throw a DIY Ice Cream Birthday Party
My baby turned one this summer, so I chose a seasonal and crowd-pleasing favorite as the theme for her birthday party: ice cream! This was a real winner of an idea to...
How to Create a Delicious Birthday Party Meal
My secret to accomplishing a versatile and delicious homemade spread for a birthday party? Don't slave over the entire meal. The tasks you do undertake, go whole ham on. This cake required...
How to Embroider a Name on a Sweater
Updated November 28, 2023 A memorable project to embroider Have you seen these cute personalized pullovers sweeping the Internet? I had to try to embroider a few of my own! Even though...