With three kids 4 and under, I had scoured the stores for a cute growth chart. I didn’t really want a big clunky wall hanging. I just couldn’t seem to find something stylish and cute that would work easily...
The Perfect Frosting Recipe
The perfect frosting recipe has eluded me thus far. I have tried several different recipes for buttercream frosting, but HELLO? How hard can it be? Butter, sugar, a little milk, a little vanilla and lots of whipping. I CANNOT...
Teaching Your Preschooler the Value of Money with a Chore Chart
There is a parenting debate about whether you should teach your children that they should do chores simply because they are a member of the household or if they should get compensation or paid for doing chores. If you...
Make Paper Hearts
Here’s another great inexpensive idea for Valentine’s Day. Using pieces of paper that you might already have in your craft stash, you can easily make these paper hearts to decorate your space. Sweet and inexpensive. You only need pretty...
Easy Valentine’s Day Treat
Looking for an easy Valentine’s Day craft or project? This recipe from Make and Takes is a winner in my book. It includes less than five ingredients, doesn’t involve much cooking, and is a project that my preschool kids...
Healthy, Organic Fruits and Vegetables Delivered to Your Door
Life happens and it is often difficult to find time to go to the supermarket regularly to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. I tend to buy a lot when I’m at the store, but it can be...
Organized? I wish.
My office or “studio” is a giant mess. On one wall, there are stacks of laminate wood floor planks (waiting for spring to be installed), piles of fabric, stacks of book, and boxes and boxes of paper. I am...
Entertaining Your Kids with Paper Crafts
With the economy in a slump, I’ve got my eye on the budget very closely. All those trips to Target are getting nipped in the bud, but my preschool age sons are not interested in saving for a rainy...