Arts and Crafts

Halloween Costume Ideas To Stretch The Budget I kind of hate the idea of a single use costume. It seems like spending money on something that will be worn just once or twice is such a waste. I try to find a way to create a costume out of something we already have, or that can be used well past Halloween.  Halloween Costumes that had a Second Life: Clark Kent Superman’s alter ego is an easy costume that won’t break the bank.  What you need:  -Superman T-Shirt (purchased from Target and it was worn for literally the next year...If you're crafty you can make your own with some vinyl, a blank tee and a cutting machine.) -Khaki/Navy Pants (already owned) -White button up shirt...

Beating the Heat :: Indoor Activities Welcome to southern Louisiana, or what locals love to refer to as the inside of a preheated oven. If you have active children like me who love running outside, this heat advisory has put a damper on outdoor activities over the last few weeks. Below is my list of indoor activities to keep them entertained and safe. Family fun activities: Bring on the board games. Family fun all around with these age-appropriate games. Trip to the library. Free entry with library cards, tons of audiobooks, DVDs, books, and weekly program activities for children of all ages. Indoor picnic. Spread a blanket on the living room floor and enjoy a picnic-style dinner. Get the children involved in creating a...

I’m Not Crafty, But I DIY! Let’s face it, all moms aren’t the “I found it on Pinterest” type of momma. If this sounds like you, then we may just be kindred spirits! Take a trip with me for a moment. A few years ago my son had a “Leprechaun” project to complete ... I totally panicked. I do NOT do projects, arts, crafts, etc. So, I stopped at the store and literally bought every item relatively close to St. Patrick’s Day and green. On the ride home, we decided to stop at Chick-fil-A for family night. (I was honestly just buying time.) While sitting there, a few moms started talking about how much they love a DIY and craft project....

Ditch The Scrapbook, Shadow Box Your Child's Birth Story It’s true what almost everyone says … “It’s the little things.” I kept lots of little things from my births with my sons. From flowers to arm bands to the front page of the newspaper from the day that he was born and more. My twins were born in 2019, and I am still yet to shadow box their stuff (mom fail, but I’ll get to it!). My oldest son was born in 2017, and this is his shadow box that I created a few years ago. Scrapbooks are fun to make, but the memories get hidden unless you pull out the book to look at. Here is what I put inside my son's...

A Budget-Friendly Birthday They Won't Forget There are a couple of times a year that my family has clusters of birthdays and holidays stacked together. For me, it’s May and June when we have kids’ birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father's Day, grandparents’ birthdays and even our wedding anniversary. Not to mention school and summer camp registration fees and end of school graduation events. Without even blinking, the bank account is drained and we are well on our way to disappointing someone’s special day if we don’t have a plan in place. Wait, it gets worse. Two weeks ago my car decided to unexpectedly become the most unreliable hunk of metal that I owned. The nerve!! In the middle of our most expensive...