This portrait drawing project started out as a Father’s Day craft and has morphed into one of our favorite drawing exercises. We’ve done close to 20 of them between us and each one we create is our new favorite. I’m not sure what it is about having a blank face that inspires creativity for us, … Read more
Looking to try your hand at homemade lip balm? Look no further. You’ll find not one, but two different recipes for chocolate lip balm. That’s right. CHOCOLATE. LIP. BALM. You’re welcome. Today I learned that I only have to say one word to my child to get her on board with whatever I want to … Read more
Ever since I purchased a big bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Castille Soap*, I’ve been looking for things to make with it. So far, it’s been a lot of foaming hand soap and not much else. That is, until I realized that I was running dangerously low on eye make-up remover. Enter in the quest to … Read more
Looking to plan a Cinco de Mayo themed birthday party? I’ve got you covered with activities, decorations, and fun themed foods. The Kid turned 5 in April while we were visiting my parents, so we pushed the big birthday party to May when we were back in town and she was back at school. Being … Read more
We’re another day closer to The Kid’s birthday party, which means we are testing out yet another Cinco de Mayo themed craft: plastic egg maracas. And this one is a definite winner (thank god). This project involves minimal supplies and (hopefully) ones that you have in your house already. We had a stockpile of plastic … Read more
If you’re looking for a fun rainy day project, or a quick and easy DIY, These tissue paper 5’s are sure to be a hit. They are a colorful craft that can be done with any letter or number you want (see below for the templates). With The Kid’s 5th birthday party quickly approaching, we’ve … Read more
Want a craft that lives up to its hype and is fun for literally every age group? Allow me to present Sharpie tile coasters, one of the most fun craft projects we have ever done. There were a few crafts on our #the100dayproject list that I have been just waiting to do. These Sharpie Tile … Read more