I never forgot watching I Know My First Name is Steven, a 1989 tv movie chronicling the true story of a boy kidnapped at 7 years old by a stranger, then abused for the next 7 years. Steven's story brought to life so many of my worst fears and represented stranger danger in my … [Read more...]
DIY Sensory Bin for Under $10
My 4 year-old is obsessed with powdered laundry detergent. We keep it on our highest shelves and he finds a tall chair to reach it. We made cookies the other day and I left the sugar bag on the counter. He managed to distribute about a lb of sugar around the kitchen before I … [Read more...]
The Twist Video Hair Tutorial
No time to dry your hair? Want a sophisticated hair style in minutes? Try The Twist Video Hair Tutorial! I started doing this twist to my hair a few years ago after trial and error and it is now one of my favorite go-to styles when I want to look polished, but don't have the … [Read more...]
Sock Teddy Bear – Nailed it!
Sometimes you win when it comes to Pinterest. And sometimes you lose...miserably. I found this adorable sock teddy bear and decided to show it to my 8 year-old daughter. We have a basket full of mate-less socks, so this seemed like a simple afternoon upcycling project for us … [Read more...]
DIY American Girl Dollhouse
You can find tutorials for these projects and more on my DIY Dollhouse Pinterest Board! My 7 year-old niece had one dream for Christmas: a dollhouse for her American Girl dolls. With an official American Doll bed at $150 alone, though, Santa wasn't bringing a full dollhouse … [Read more...]
