In today’s post: Learn how to make a skirt with 28 skirt patterns and tutorials that are all FREE! When I was a kid, the very first thing my mom taught me to sew was a gathered skirt, which I wore over leggings with two pairs of brightly colored socks, Cyndi Lauper style. I looked […]
The FAST + EASY WAY to tie your shoes {great for kids!}
In today’s post: Learn the easiest way to teach your child how to tie shoes. When my daughter was about to start first grade, I realized she didn’t know how to tie her shoes. I guess since I’d taught four kids to tie shoes already I just assumed I’d taught them all, but nope, my […]
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How to make a Paper or Cardboard Castle
In today’s post: Use this free printable template to make a paper or cardboard castle with your kids! So it turns out that people respond to prolonged periods of staying at home in different ways. My sisters, for example, have apparently organized every corner of their homes, even down to sorting the kid’s construction paper […]
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The Twist Knot Tee free sewing pattern
In today’s post: Download the free pattern for the Twist Knot Tee in size L. Last summer at a neighborhood barbecue I saw my neighbor wearing this cute top with a pretty twisted knot at the hemline. I made a beeline over to her and asked if I could look at the twist and try […]
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The GIANT list of Perler Bead Patterns {fuse beads, melty beads}
In today’s post: Find over 100 Perler Bead patterns for hours of fun! Princesses, super heroes, animals, video game characters, and more! One of my kids’ favorite indoor activities is designing with Perler Beads (aka melty beads or fuse beads). Whenever we need a quiet activity that I know will keep them busy for a […]
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The BIG list of handprint art, gifts + keepsakes (footprints too!)
In today’s post: You’ll find 35 fun ideas for artwork, DIY gifts, and keepsakes made with handprints, footprints, and fingerprints! Great gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. When I was pregnant with my twins (15 years ago!!), I worked on a little cross stitch piece that had a space to add their little […]
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Oreo Sugar Cookies with Cookies and Cream Frosting
In today’s post: If you like Oreos, you have to try these rich, dark Oreo sugar cookies with cookies and cream frosting! My kids and I have been using our recent time at home very productively: we’ve made Oreo sugar cookies SIX TIMES. This recipe is the brainchild of my 16-year-old (er, one of my […]
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12 Cool Things kids can learn online for FREE {guitar, cooking, coding, and more!}
In today’s post: Got bored kids? Help them learn something something new with these 12 free online classes. Like many of you, we found out recently that our kids will not be headed back to school until the fall. That leaves my children with LOTS of free time. In between playing outside, reading, crafting, and […]
