Spring is one of my favorite holidays, and nothing celebrates Spring quite like Easter. If you are looking to decorate your house for the season, I have 15 festive and fun DIY Easter decorations you can try. Some of these crafts are great to make together with your kids. And some are cute DIY projects you might want to save just for yourself. I try to keep it interesting. Wink. If you're looking for a clever Easter basket idea, check out the DIY Unicorn Easter Basket. I also included an ... Read More about Festive and Fun DIY Easter Decorations
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3-in-1 Shamrock Activity
This 3-in-1 shamrock activity is great for number recognition, counting practice, and fine motor skills. The best part about this budget-friendly activity was snagging the supplies for a total of $3 from Dollar Tree and Target! After all, you can reuse these supplies year after year. WHAT YOU NEED: Foam or Paper Shamrocks (Dollar Tree)Gems, Pom-Poms, or Any Items to Count (Dollar Tree)Numbers (Target Dollar Section)A Bowl *The Maternal Hobbyist Tip: If you don’t have gems or pom-poms, ... Read More about 3-in-1 Shamrock Activity
Snowball Catapult STEM Activity
Would you like to keep your kids busy with play-based learning during winter break? Let's build our own quick and easy catapult and learn about levers with this snowball catapult STEM activity! Build this Easy Catapult with popsicle sticks, a spoon and rubbers bands We first ran into this snowball catapult STEM activity at STEAM Ahead. (They recently opened their kid's activity center off of Rainbow curve in Bentonville, Arkansas. This place is a must for children ages 2-12 years! They ... Read More about Snowball Catapult STEM Activity
Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies
Sometimes you just crave chocolate, you know? This gluten-free dark chocolate almond flour cookie recipe is a decadent treat that hits the spot without the guilt! Whether you need a travel container full to take on a trip, or just need an afternoon pick-me-up, I highly recommend this simple recipe. As moms, we can go a long time without a cookie. But a good cookie still has the power to make everything right again. Cookies are comfort food, for us and for our kids. Whether you are the only ... Read More about Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies
We Are Buying Our First House!
Ahhhhh! The moment we’ve been waiting for-We are buying our first house! We have been talking about this day for over 9 years. This is one of those “pinch me” moments for sure. The Backstory I met my husband while living in Los Angeles. We got married and became long- term renters. Two years later, we relocated to Chicago, Illinois. Six years and two children later, we decided it was time to put our roots down. Following God’s lead in a dream I was given, here we are in Northwest ... Read More about We Are Buying Our First House!