Have you grown weary of your brick fireplace? Is your brick fireplace in serious need of an update? Is the painted brick just not your style? When we moved into our first house there was a giant brick fireplace. The fireplace surround was floor to ceiling and took up the majority of the wall. A …
How to Make a Negative Space Easter Painting
Two years ago, in the onset of Covid-19 my oldest, who was 3, was in desperate need of some fun activities. With Easter fast approaching and the parks all closed, Batman, was going stir crazy. Did I mention I also chose this time of social isolation to cut back on TV watching? What was I …
10 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs (that can be done with Toddlers)
Dying Easter eggs has always been a stable Easter Activity in my home. It’s just doesn’t feel like Easter without it. Little kids love that white eggs become colored, and it’s a fun way to teach them colors and about mixing colors. Older kids have fun making cool designs and being inventive, trying creative ways …
DIY Mountain Wall Mural: no artistic skills required
When we moved into our new house there was this room off of the kitchen we weren’t sure what to do with. We decided to make it into a playroom for the boys (I was tired of toys invading the entire house). The room however, was a little plain. I needed to up the fun-ness …
How to Make Crib Rail Covers: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
About the time we moved my oldest into a toddler bed he had started scraping the paint off of the crib rails with his teeth. We moved him into a toddler bed and the problem was solved. Enter baby #2. He’s now 10 months old, cutting his 4th molar (that’s tooth number 12 people) and …
How to Make DIY Beanbags: Perfect for Toddler Play
Easy DIY beanbags leave you with endless play opportunities for your toddler.