These cute fairy houses can be found all over in gardens, parks, and backyards. Here is a great list of everything you need to make your own DIY Fairy House. Have you jumped on the DIY Fairy House bandwagon? No!? Well, these gorgeous little fairy houses can be found all …

Don’t just buy the same Guardians of the Galaxy Halloween Costume that 100 other people will be wearing this year, make your own with these DIY ideas! Fall is just around the corner, and you know what that means…Time to pick out a Halloween costume! I know we are just …

This Thanksgiving don’t forget to keep the kiddies entertained! While you are cooking that delicious feast, let the little ones get creative with these fall craft ideas. Whether you use these projects for decoration or just a fun activity, they are sure to get your kids in the holiday spirit.  …

June is almost here and Father’s Day is a little over two weeks away (June 15). Do Dad a favor, and put down the ties, socks, and underwear, and start thinking outside the box. I promise you Dad will appreciate the thought, and giving him DIY Fathers Day gifts are a …

I confess, I could spend days on Pinterest looking for party ideas for my kiddos. It’s extremely likely that I could plan all of their birthday parties for the next 10 years. Of course, they might not be into mermaids or pirates, but who cares? Last year a few months …

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in live action is in theaters now. Are you excited? We are! Pin this post for later! To help get you “in the mood”, here are some recipes and crafts to do with your children to bring out their creative side and inner princess or beast.  Click …

Thanks to some seriously crafty bloggers the Easter Egg game was just elevated to a whole new level. These unusual methods of decorating Easter eggs utilize a variety of eggs including real eggs, plastic, and paper mache and they’re perfect for easter baskets, decor or just a fun project for …

Easter is coming up soon, and now is the time to start creating fun DIY Easter Crafts projects with the kiddos and maybe even a few by yourself while you enjoy a glass of wine after those kiddos go to bed. Pin it for later! From sweet snacks to fun …

Easter is going to be different this year. A lot of holidays will be this year as my husband will be “working away” for the better part of seven months as he deploys across the ocean. It’s our first deployment and as much I’m dreading the time and distance apart, …

Something huge happened in February. No, not Valentine’s day. Marvel Studios DOCTOR STRANGE was released on DVD February 28th, just in time for spring and summer birthday parties. Pulling off a Dr. Strange birthday party isn’t as easy as say, Iron Man or Thor, but with a little ingenuity, it …

I recently had a friend confide in me that of all the things she owned, the ones that really mattered were her travel and family vacation photographs because they served as visual markers of her life. Yet, despite taking thousands of photographs, she hadn’t actually printed very many of them. …

With Mother’s Day arriving before we know it, it’s time to start thinking about all the mothers in your lives. Here are some adorable ideas for DIY projects that are perfect for kids and certain to make Mom smile! Pin this for later!   20 Adorable DIY Mother’s Day Craft …

Are you sick of winter, yet? Here in northern Michigan, we have been hit with constant snow and freezing temps. Being trapped inside so much is making all of us a little stir crazy especially my very active two year old. In efforts to keep him busy and save my …

“Nearly three-quarters of eighth-graders tested below proficient in geography on the 2014 National Assessment of Educational Progress – also known as the Nation’s Report Card – and that’s almost exactly the same result as in 1994.” – U.S. News Sending our kids to school and expecting them learn everything they …

I’m obsessed with photography, especially when my children and family are the subjects. The majority of my down time is spent learning photojournalism techniques to better document their lives as they happen. The end result is that my family gets a LOT of photo gifts during the holidays. Even though I …

This post is sponsored by Frontier Communications. All opinions remain my own. I can’t cook so Thanksgiving is always a little more anxiety inducing than enjoyable. Instead of baking something scrumptious or trying a new zesty recipe, I prefer to do the decorating, and the center piece for the dinner table is …