Let’s face it; COVID-19 has taken its toll on all of our lives. Even if you haven’t been directly affected by the virus, the lockdown and social distancing rules have disrupted your year. Now is the time to regain control of your life situation once and for all. The key is to build a winning strategy that focuses on the…
I don’t know about you, but I start my Christmas shopping in August. With five kids, it’s essential to begin early and to make sure all my gift plans are in place. My kids love games, so I have been researching the best games for kids. While I know some of the games they would enjoy, there are so many…
I don’t know about you, but sunflowers just make me happy. They remind me of long, sunny, relaxing summer days. That is why I decided a paper plate sunflower craft was the perfect one for us this week. How to Make This Easy Sunflower Craft Materials Yellow Construction Paper Paper plate Black marker Glue stick Scissors Directions 1. Cut out…
Art is one of the oldest types of human communication and is a popular way to unwind. Wine and painting parties offer a great chance to learn how to express yourself artistically while enjoying a glass or two of wine. In addition to having fun at wine painting Denver parties, there also are the following benefits: Boosts Your Emotional Health…
July 17th is World Emoji Day, so what better way to celebrate than learning all about what these popular emojis mean when teenagers use them! As a mom (step-mom, whatevs) to a 16 and 12-year-old, I’m always trying to keep up with what they are talking about. Emojis made this especially hard because what they meant to my teen and…
This tear art based on the book Little Red Riding Hood was so much fun for my daughter! It was easy, allowed her to be creative, and can be done over and over again with different books. Before I get into the details of that craft, let’s catch up! I hope you are all having an amazing summer! I know…
Hey guys! I have definitely been slacking on posting regular blog posts since the quarantine started! So, to make up for it, I’m giving you guys free 2020 calendar printables for the rest of the year! Am I the only one who feels like they can’t keep up even though we’re home literally all of the time? I hope not,…
You are so excited to attend your best friend’s party! You arrived early to help prepare and set up. However, while doing an inventory of needed party materials, you realized something: your friend doesn’t have a corkscrew! And the party will start soon! What should you do? In times like these, creativity is your greatest asset. You must find a…
With Giani Countertop Paint Kit Since we moved into our home 7 years ago, we’ve been living with terribly ugly orange countertops. It’s been the thing I hated most about our home, but it’s always gotten put on the back burner for more important things. We’ve read about how to paint countertops but were always a little skeptical. We weren’t…
So, life has changed drastically for most of us in the last month. At our house, this means we have five kids at home while I’m also trying to work from home. I hate to admit it, but that leads to way too much screen time for the kids. My mom guilt has been eating at me every time I…
