Safari Kudzu Coveralls
It’s no surprise how much I love the Kudzu Coveralls pattern, from Sew Like My Mom. I’ve made them as both pants and a dress, and there’s pretty much no end to my Kudzu love. These pants were…
Kids
Why I Let My Kids Help (even when I don’t want to)
“Can I help, Mama?” I know these words are coming as soon as I start to open the box. Sigh. The truth is, I really don’t want any help. I know that I can do this much faster…
DIY Pool Noodle Sailboats
For our family, summer = lake. We live near Lake Michigan (which is amazing) and we vacation every year with my family at a small lake in northern Wisconsin. When I was packing up our swim toys, I had…
15 Ways LEGO Encourages Kids to be Creative
As a creative mama, I think it’s incredibly important to encourage creativity in my kids. There are so many ways to do this, but in our house, LEGO is one of the biggies. Rarely a day goes by…
LEGO Americana Roadshow
It’s no surprise that with four young boys in my house, we also have a lot of Legos. I love the open-ended creative play that comes with building everything from elaborate scenes or simple vehicles. My little guys…
DIY Craft Kit for Kids
When I started thinking about gifts for my boys, I knew I needed to get them some arts and craft supplies. My boys absolutely love to create, and having supplies on hand is a great way to help…