DIY Patriotic Wreath

I wanted to make a front door wreath. After searching for ideas, I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a wreath form (I used a 40% off coupon to reduce the $3.99 price), red and white striped ribbon (two spools of four yards each), and one roll (18 feet) of denim blue ribbon. The ribbon [...]
30-Minute DIY Christmas Gift Manicure

This DIY manicure is festive and cute, in a very classy way. You know how beautiful your living room looks when you wake up on Christmas morning and lots of pretty, wrapped presents are packed under the tree? This manicure is a little tribute to that beauty! It takes a little more time than the [...]
20-Minute DIY Winter Manicure

Busy mamas generally just don’t have time for a couple hours at the salon, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous winter-inspired mani anyway! It’s not as difficult as Pinterest makes it seem — I promise. And you don’t need any fancy tools or anything. I’m currently visiting my parents for the holidays [...]
Holiday Cookie Mix in a Jar

Looking for a last-minute homemade gift for your child’s teacher, your neighbor, friend or the host of a holiday party you’re going to this weekend? Making a batch of cookies would be great, but might take too much time, so I think I have what you need… cookie mix in a jar! This quick and [...]
DIY Christmas Pedicure Basket

This year, for one of the three family Christmas parties we are attending, we were asked to bring a handmade gift to be auctioned. The proceeds will go to the church that made the space available to us. I am super busy and although I LOVE crafting, it’s been hard for me to find extra [...]
DIY Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

Looking for a simple small gift idea for coworkers, friends, neighbors or family? I make these every year, and they’re always a big hit. Everyone loves something that smells good—and your house will definitely smell amazing while making them! What you need: 1 cup applesauce (not chunky!) 1 ½ cups cinnamon a straw or [...]
DIY Cookies for Santa Plate

I love the idea of personalizing things. It doesn’t matter what it is: clothes, dishes, etc. And to be able to do it yourself is even better. This year will be the first year we will be putting out cookies for Santa. Emma is almost two years old, so she’s starting to understand a little [...]
Real DIY: Pumpkin + Mum = Mumkin!
I first heard about a mum in a pumpkin or, as I like to call it, a “mumkin” from my friend at work. It sounded like such an easy decoration, I had to give it a try. Turns out, it’s just as easy as it sounds! Things you need: Mums Pumpkin (big enough to fit [...]
Halloween DIY: Queen of Hearts Family

The Disney movie Alice in Wonderland was a smash hit in 1951 when it was released. Now, 62 years later, it still captures the hearts of little (and not so little) girls all over the world. Mama Say What?! mama Sarah did a wonderful job turning her sweet little Georgia into the Queen of Hearts. [...]