Written by Kait Fowlie You've receive more pre-packaged biscotti than you know what to do with—to re-gift, or not regift? If you want your neighbors to add it to their pile of sugar-infused generic sweets, sure, hand 'em over. But if you want to show your neighbors some real neighborly love, give … [Read more...]
How To Make Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Written by Kait Fowlie Salt dough is a super easy, bake-able clay that you can use to easily make sculptures and ornaments. It only takes 3 ingredients, all of which you likely already have on hand, and a few minutes to prepare. If you’re looking for a simple, not-too-messy holiday craft to do with … [Read more...]
Fun Indoor Activities To Fight Off Cabin Fever This Winter
Written by Emma Durand-Wood Ah, winter. The scenic season of fun and frolicking and adorable rosy cheeks, of Santa photos and sledding and hot chocolate. Winter is awesome—until it gets, well, too cold. And then, cabin fever sets in. Everyone knows that kids need plenty of fresh air and … [Read more...]
10 Jaw-Dropping Gingerbread Houses You Must See
Looking for a wonderful tradition to start with your family this holiday season? Why not throw on the aprons, bust out the icing and decorate your very own gingerbread house! They make a wonderful centerpiece for your holiday dinner or party and when you finally decide to dig in, there is nothing … [Read more...]
3 Rainy Day Crafts To Brighten Any Kid’s Day
Written by Kait Fowlie Rainy November days require tactics for indoor fun. Rather than vegetate on the couch and stare into a screen, take advantage of home-bound days to put your kid's imagination to work. These super-simple, something-from-nothing crafts all double as games, and will take a … [Read more...]
How To Decorate Your Pumpkin Like A Pro
Written by Lauren Sena Apparently the idea of a typical orange jack-o-lantern is becoming outdated. There’s a whole new world of decorative pumpkins out there now, filled with paint, glitter and other fun embellishments. Here are 13 charming carvings and designs from around the web that will … [Read more...]
Walmart Angers Internet With “Fat Girl Costumes”
I have a special place in my heart for Halloween. Personally, I am all about the homemade, DIY costumes; I love seeing what people more creative and crafty than me come up with! There has been a lot drama surrounding Halloween costumes in the media this year and it makes me happy that I choose to … [Read more...]
Classy Mom Costumes You Can DIY
Written by Kait Fowlie Dressing up for Halloween is fun that shouldn’t be reserved for kids, we say. But that doesn’t mean that finding the right costume comes easy. If you don’t feel like splurging on a bare-all, glam as all get-out getup — but want something more inventive than cutting eyeholes … [Read more...]
Halloween Costume Ideas For Teens & Tweens
Whether your kid still goes trick-or-treating or dressing up for the Halloween dance at school, these ideas will win costume contests, no doubt! Pretty Little Liars Whether your daughter wants to go as Spencer, Hanna, Aria or Emily, there are a few ways to interpret this idea, especially if … [Read more...]
Flower Basket Jack-O-Lantern: DIY Natural Fall Centerpiece
Written, created and photographed by Kait Fowlie Set aside an afternoon to make this pretty fall centerpiece that'll add some natural charm to your Thanksgiving table. A hollowed-out pumpkin carved to look like a basket leaves much room for creativity, resourcefulness, and opportunity to get … [Read more...]