Spring is in the air!  It is time to open up those windows and let your kids go outside to play!! I am not sure how things are in your home, but with the new life spring brings, my kids ALWAYS love to start creating and crafting. Here are a few of our favorite crafts to do during the spring time.Try some out and let me know what you and your kids thing! Or even send us a picture of the final product! I would love to see! 1. DIY Paper Flower... …
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Clean the seats in your car YOURSELF! Do you have kids in car seats? In my experience I have found this equation to be very, very true: Kids + Car Seats = Stains for days. The other day, I was cleaning my car out and removed the booster seats. What I saw mortified me. Stains, melted chocolate, spilled red juice, and the smell, we are not even going there.I called around to some local car detailers and I WAS NOT going to pay almost $200 for... …
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Clean your drains with only TWO ingredients! Do you have a slow moving drain somewhere in your house? My kitchen sink and bathroom sink sometimes start draining slowly and need a little boost. I don't have a clog yet, but I can feel one coming on! So, in an effort to prevent rather than treat, I use a homemade drain cleaning concoction. All you're going to need is already in your kitchen too! This prevention treatment is SO much better than dealing... …
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Clean your makeup brushes with items you have around the house already! I don't use a lot of makeup, but when I do, my brushes seem to hang onto whatever I am using at the time really well. This is great for when I am using that item, but when I go on to the next, not so much. Makeup brush cleaners that you get in the store are so full of chemicals and tend to dry my brushes out. So I went on the hunt and found a great way to clean them at home... …
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Good morning crafty ladies!  Here is a great sewing project for beginners.  Make your own boxy bag for your cosmetics.  Check out some easy tutorials below.1.  Boxy Cosmetic BagYOU WILL NEED:2 pieces of cotton lining fabric, 9x12 in2 pieces of outer fabric, 9x12 in2 pieces iron-on interfacing, 9x12 inribbon, 8 inzipper, 12 in.zipper footsewing machinethreadiron MAKE THIS PROJECT! 2.  DIY Zippered Box PouchYOU WILL... …
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Hi there!  Today’s DIY project is how to make a bathrobe.  Here are some easy tutorials on how you can make one for yourself and for your kids too.1.  Kids’ Bathrobe SewingYOU WILL NEED:A pattern with a sleeve and front/back that fits your childA hood pattern piece {or a hood to trace}Fabric {1.5 yrds} + some scraps for trim MAKE THIS PROJECT! 2.  DIY | BATHROBEYOU WILL NEED:FabricRibbonSewing machineBig sweaterScissors MAKE... …
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Are you a pet owner?  Carry your pet in style with these awesome DIY pet carrier ideas.  Check out some tutorials below.1.  DIY Recycled Small Pet Carrier BackpackYOU WILL NEED:A sturdy purse/backbackChicken wire, galvanized wire, mesh wire (whatever is suitable for your pet)Wire cuttersMateralScissorsTwisty tiesA drill to make the holesPermanent markerYarn/ribbon/threadBackpack straps (Skip if you are using a backpack) MAKE... …
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Hello there mommies!  Here’s another cool project for your kids.  Create some cute crafts out of popsicle sticks.  Your kids will definitely enjoy doing these simple popsicle crafts.1.  Popsicle Stick MinionsYOU WILL NEED:Popsicle SticksGlueYellow PaintPaint BrushScissorsBlack/Gray/White Cardstock MAKE THIS PROJECT! 2.  DIY Popsicle Stick PuzzleYOU WILL NEED:Popsicle sticksSticky tapeColor pencils / Paint MAKE... …
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Got a broken purse handle?  No problem, we have a DIY solution for it!  Get your purse or bag a brand new look with these easy to do purse strap ideas below.1.  SEW PERFECT FABRIC BAG STRAPSYOU WILL NEED:Cotton FabricMedium weight fusible interfacingRotary Cutter & Mat (optional) MAKE THIS PROJECT! 2.  DIY Braided Purse StrapYOU WILL NEED:3 different colors of yarnknitting needlespurse with strap attachmentsscissors MAKE... …
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Don’t throw your dirty clothes on the floor.  Put them in the right place.  Learn how to make your own laundry hamper.  See some cool tutorials below.1.  Wire Laundry HamperYOU WILL NEED:Wood RoundWelded Wire*ScrewsWashersCaster Wheels10 gage wire (we used wire for hanging drop ceilings) – long enough to wrap around the hamperLaundry BagScrew DriverPliersWire Cutter MAKE THIS PROJECT! 2.  Wall-mounted Laundry HamperYOU... …
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