It's the week of hearts. It's no secret that we aren't big Valentines Day people. I believe so much more in sharing that you love all year long in simple, kind, thoughtful ways. BUT, I do love a good heart craft, and with kids it is hard to completely ignore the holiday. Since I can't fully ignore it, I just try to keep it cheap and quick. Thanks to cardboard, that is possible!! (What would we do without cardboard around here!?!?! It fuels a lot of creativity.) You too can make a fun Continue Reading
Easy (non-candy) Kid Valentines
Are you still eating Christmas candy around your house? It's easy to get sugar overload at the holidays. I happen to love candy, so I gotta be careful or I'll eat so many sours that my mouth hurts and I get canker sores. Whoa. Not responsible, right? I am careful with my kids though. My trainer sister helps keep me in check too. When I thought through what kind of Valentines I could make to send my nieces way, I knew they had to be non-candy. Lucky me, they have the crazy crafting gene as Continue Reading
I Am Your Biggest Fan {Valentines}
Do you exchange valentines with your kids? We do. I love helping them make valentines for their friends, but I get really excited to see what they make each other. You might remember the Birds of A Feather valentines I made for my kids last year. This year I made these little paper fans to say that "I am their biggest fan." As parents we should be our kids biggest advocate, supporter, fan, right!? On Valentines, we will have a fun dinner and all place our valentines on one another's place Continue Reading
DIY Stick Heart Wall Art
I had this idea last week while playing with my kids at a local playground. As I chased my kids on the playground, I kept seeing these smooth short sticks and wondering what I could do with them. I came up with this DIY Stick Heart Wall Art. It really wasn't hard. It has several different steps, but don't worry, I am going to show you how to do it! First off, my parents gave me some tongue and groove bead board they had left over from completing their porch ceiling. I knew it would Continue Reading
Birds of a Feather Flock Together {DIY Valentines}
I am so excited to share with you these sweet Valentines I made for my kids. The other day I was watching them all play sweetly together (which as much as they love each other does not happen all the time), and it made me think of that popular phrase "birds of a feather flock together." They are my sweet little flock that always wants to be together. They love each other and it warms my heart. I am going to show you step by step how to make these sweet little Valentines that you can Continue Reading