Crafts + DIY

Halloween is my favorite holiday, but when it comes to pumpkin carving, I’m a bit of a scrooge. I confess in this safe space of non-judgmental moms: I HATE pumpkin carving. There. I said it. Bah-humbug! The labor. The goop. The...

As a stay-at-home mom, one of the things I've been thinking a lot about is how I'm going to entertain my baby during the sweltering Columbia summer months. There are some great places to visit with your baby (Riverbanks Zoo,...

I grew up in a very crafty house. One of the things we always had in our home was block stamps. Apparently, I’ve been stamping since I was 9 months old. So naturally, I would pass that on to...

Did you know if you don't keep your children actively learning all summer they can have something called summer slide? According to the Department of Education's blog Homeroom, this loss of learning "happens when children do not engage in...

Anyone who has filled a basket with plastic Easter eggs knows that the colorful containers are only egg-citing when accompanied by the mystery of what's inside. Once the candy or toy has been discovered, the plastic egg often gets...

How familiar are you with the origins of St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is not only the impetus behind the Christian movement in Ireland but is also known for driving the snakes out of Ireland....

I am by no means a "crafty" person, so if I could pull this St. Patrick's Day shirt off, I am quite certain just about anyone can! It's really very easy, and you need just a few supplies: Supplies: A...

Valentine’s Day is here and you might, like me, find yourself looking for something seasonal to get you and your family in the mood for the holiday. Print out one, or all three, of these coloring and writing...

Are you a crafty diva? Do you make weekly trips to Michael’s and Hobby Lobby? Is your glue gun one of your most prized possessions? No? Well, thank goodness I am not alone! If you are like me, you cringe...

I love Valentine's Day. To be honest, I didn't always care for it, especially when the focus seemed to be on couples sending cheesy gifts to each other in high school and college.  Now that I'm older, and somewhat wiser,...

With the new year comes the yearning for all things new: job, body, hobbies, etc. I have the new hobby itch, but I hate to accumulate stuff, whether it be supplies or the actual end results (goodbye, oil painting). Full...

I greatly admire those friends of mine who are always prepared. You know the ones. They make school lunches the night (or week) before, they carry an extra set of clothes with them, and they always remember holidays. I'm...

Here we are again, with an Independence Day craft inspired by Pinterest! I have had this craft pinned on my boards for several years now. Repeatedly, like so many times before, I scan through my pins and think to myself,...

When kids hear the word “summer,” they immediately think, “No school!” Days are filled with outdoor adventures, relaxing vacations, and no homework. But just because kids aren’t in school doesn’t mean they should stop learning. Here are a few...