I am in full panic party planning mode for my son's Jungle Safari birthday party this weekend, and I wanted to share with you an easy party favor I came up with that cost me absolutely no money to make- DIY binoculars for kids! What jungle explorer ventures off into the jungle without bringing along his trusty binoculars?! Not any that are coming to my party, that's for sure ;) I've been saving up toilet paper rolls for the last few weeks, and I whipped up a batch of these as party favors ... [ Read More ]
Keep Toddler Still While Changing their Diaper
My cute little guy is always on the go, and is constantly busy! He loves pushing buttons on the computer... drawing with chalk... watering the plants outside... playing with his animal toys... and so much more! If you are a mother of a busy toddler, too, then you know that some days it can be nearly IMPOSSIBLE to capture your child to change his or her diaper, let alone get them to hold still long enough for you to actually ... [ Read More ]
Disney’s Monsters University “Eye-Spy” Bag
I am super excited to share with you my latest project!! Have you seen an I-Spy bag before? I created my own version of an I-Spy bag using Mike Wazowski from the new Disney movie, Monsters University, as my "bag," and his eye as the clear vinyl hole to search through... an "eye-spy" bag! Mike Wazowski's body was the perfect shape for the bag! I love how you can look right through his eye to search through the poly pellets to find the Monsters University characters inside the bag. My ... [ Read More ]
DIY Anchor Pillow + Free Printable
Learn how to make a nautical anchor pillow that costs under $3 and is perfect for summer decorating! Please tell me that I'm not the only person who absolutely loves the sight of an anchor?! I've already professed my love of anchors to you in other posts, so you probably won't be surprised to know that I made my new favorite pillow this week, featuring a big white anchor stenciled onto navy blue duck cloth. This anchor pillow is a great way to bring the summer into your living room, or ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Lasting Sand Castle from DIY Sand Dough
Ahhh, summer time... for my family summer includes lots of trips to the beach, where my kids love to make sand castles in the sand near the water. It's always hard to say goodbye to their creations! But what if there was a way to make a sand castle that would last for many year? Did you know that you can make an easy 5 minute dough made out of sand and a couple other ingredients that you probably already have sitting at home?! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have ... [ Read More ]
Coconut Limeade Recipe
Make refreshing coconut limeade with this easy recipe and enjoy the delicious combination of real limes and coconut milk! Have you been melting in this summer heat? 100 degree weather and me don't get along too well, so I have been attempting to keep cool by experimenting with my Brazilian Limeade recipe. I had some coconut milk in the cupboard that was just begging to be used, so I took out some water from my original recipe and added in some of the coconut milk... and the ... [ Read More ]