Easy (and cheap!) Clay Ornament DIY
The kids and I took a time out over the last couple nights to just sit and do some fun crafts together. We decided to…
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Table & Gifts
In our family, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of all kinds of love. It’s not just about some random commercial holiday, it’s about the fun part…
Homemade Magic Shell Topping & Pretzel S’Mores
Summer seems like the perfect time to have decadent treats with the kids, doesn’t it? Here are a couple of the delicious treats we’ve made this…
One man’s trash…
Some call it dumpster diving, others call it garbage picking. I call it seizing the opportunity! I cruise the curbs looking for awesome discarded stuff…
How to Make Bicycle Streamers
Last summer, I saw Alex’s post on her blog, Northstory, about making her own bike streamers and pinned it immediately. What a totally awesome idea! And…
Another Post about Milk Paint
I scored these solid wood tables at a yard sale this summer for $10 for the pair, and today I decided it was time for them…
Recovering Old Speakers: Cheap and Cheerful DIY
These speakers have been in my life for as long as I can remember. My life’s music was played through these, and I have to admit…
Shrinky Dink Fun
While at a craft store the other day, I found blank sheets of Shrinky Dink plastic and thought it would make for a fun craft to…
Soft Pastels as Hair Chalk
Here’s a little departure for me: I’m sharing a fun “beauty” DIY today. My daughter recently had her first haircut at a non-kids’ salon, and the…
Prettifying my curb-found table: Adventures in milk painting
I’ve told you about this table before, haven’t I? While out for a walk in our old neighbourhood, my Dad spotted it curbside. Someone put it…