I used to wear a lot of perfume, but since ditching so many toxic chemicals from our home, I have started making my own! It's so simple to DIY your own natural perfumes and customize them. These make GREAT stocking stuffers too! The options for these perfumes are endless. All you need are some pure, … Continue reading DIY All Natural Perfumes
When you have your own craft or sewing room, or even your own craft corner, it's great to be able to decorate it in a way that inspires you to spend time there creating! I recently got the chance to play around with the Posh Coloring Studio and used it to make my own art … Continue reading Create Your Own Craft Room Art
This super cute and ridiculously easy Embroidery Hoop Snowman will make a great addition to your home this Christmas/winter season! Need a last minute gift? You can whip this up in just a few minutes! I always get a little bummed when we put away the holiday decor, but winter lasts basically forever in Wisconsin, … Continue reading Embroidery hoop snowman
With school starting again, your kiddos are probably in need of a place to keep all their school supplies. Even homeschoolers like us need a spot to stash our pencils and markers. Don't have kids in school? This zipper pouch is perfect for make-up, your secret chocolate stash, or even carrying a couple diapers and wipes! … Continue reading 15 Minute Pencil or Make-Up Pouch Tutorial
We're preparing for baby number five over here, and while we have most of the big things, there are a few things I've had on my to-make list. Somewhere along the line, I lost our portable diaper changing mat, and I really missed it with my fourth baby! And since you spend about thirty trillion … Continue reading Preparing for Baby: Portable Diaper Changing Mat Tutorial
Today I'm so excited to be a part of 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews! I participated last year, and this year I'm bringing you a free pattern and tutorial for a racerback maxi dress that is super comfy and early maternity friendly! But if you aren't pregnant, don't worry - baby bellies are … Continue reading Racerback Maxi Dress FREE pattern and tutorial
I'm an essential oil girl. I love having a natural alternative for taking charge of my family's health. But when I leave the house, I throw them in my purse, and they just end up rolling around at the bottom. I needed a way to safely carry them - and find them - when I'm on … Continue reading Essential Oil Travel Case Tutorial
The fourth annual Handmade Gifts for Boys series has come to a close! Stacey and I always have so much fun bringing you new ideas for gifts to make your kiddos. Hopefully you've found an idea or two and have been inspired to make your boys (or girls!) some gifts this year. Keep reading through … Continue reading Handmade Gifts for Boys 2015 Giveaway and Wrap-up!
It's day two of Handmade Gifts for Boys, and today I have a fun tutorial to keep your littles busy and active inside this winter. It's about to get so ridiculously cold in Wisconsin, and I'm always trying to find ways for my boys to exercise inside - preferably in a way that doesn't involve … Continue reading DIY Indoor Hopscotch Mat
Today fellow boy mama Stacey and I are back for our fourth annual Handmade Gifts for Boys series! We love this series so much!! We have some awesome tutorials and inspiration for you, plus a HUGE giveaway at the end of the week. So fire up your sewing machines and bust out your craft supplies, … Continue reading Handmade Gifts for Boys Day 1: Trading Card Carrier Tutorial
