I've wanted to experiment with chalkboard paint for years. I've seen it all over blogs and Pinterest. Finally last week in Home Depot I got some! Originally I was going to paint a wall in the kids playroom. I scratched that idea and decided to do a small section first. I have a small, galley kitchen and I thought the side of one of the cabinets would be perfect. While baby was ... Read More
Boredum Buster: Easy Art Projects for Kids!
In between swimming and movies this summer, my kids need other stimulation. Art is a great choice! I'm only motivated by simple projects that don't require too many supplies. I don't mind getting out the paint and making a little mess, however. Here are a few simple and fun ideas that I'm sure your kids will enjoy. Paint Your Age Last summer, for under $5, my little ... Read More
Intro to Decoupage
My girls needed additional toy storage for their playroom, so I purchased a basic cube storage organizer (sold at Wal-Mart, Target, and Big Lots for $20-$50, depending on the size.) I wanted it to be CUTE, however, so I shopped around for decorative contact paper. I couldn't find anything that didn't look absolutely destined for a kitchen drawer or pantry. So, I decided to ... Read More
A Quick DIY Snack Trap
I'm all about finding ways to make my daughter more independent. One thing she's always asking for is a snack. She knows where the pantry is but a lot of times she needs help getting something down. I tried making her own little shelf of snacks but that didn't work. One night while doing laundry I had an idea. I wanted to make something for the door with easy access to ... Read More
Easy DIY front door wreath!
A few months ago I decided that my boring, brown front door needed a face lift for the spring/summer season. I didn't want to spend a fortune on a floral wreath, so I browsed online for creative ideas. Of course, I found a hundred different styles of wreaths, and in the end, I was inspired to pull a few ideas together to make a shabby-chic fabric-wrapped wreath. It was easy, ... Read More