Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
This DIY snow globe is the perfect Christmas craft for kids. The best part? It lights up and is water-free. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make a snow globe below! A big thanks to Kate from The House + Hive for sharing this snow globe craft with us. Once the cold winds start blowing across Wisconsin, we find ourselves… Read More
Looking for unique gifts for children? Does your kiddo love to bake or cook? Skip just giving “stuff” and connect with these three experience-based gift ideas for kids (toddlers through teens) who love to spend time in the kitchen! . . . Here’s the truth, I’m pretty sure this vintage avocado Kitchen Aid is the reason my teen girls still… Read More
Have you got 98% of your holiday shopping done, but are feeling stumped when it comes to YOUR PARENTS? Gift ideas for parents (and in-laws) sometimes feel like a serious challenge. Check out 10 unique gift ideas for them below. A big thanks to Square Cash for sponsoring today’s holiday list. I’m going to be straightforward here… My mom is not one of those grandparents who swoons… Read More
Looking to give a unique handmade gift for the holidays this year? Below you’ll find seven beautiful mason jar gifts that are perfect for Christmas! Mason jar gifts are the perfect sweet treat for teachers, co-workers, and friends. Here are a few quick tips for success when making this handmade gift: Cut the bottom off of a plastic cup and use it as a… Read More
Did you know that you don’t need needles to knit? (I didn’t!!) I am–at best–an amateur knitter, and I wondered if I could teach my children even the simplest stitch. We have been creating some fantastic projects (much to my surprise) thanks to a great resource. Check out the book called Knitting without Needles written by my friend, Anne Weil…. Read More
Forget Candyland – delight your kids with this mesmerizing board game. My son asked to play a board game that evening. Dixit had been pulled out and sitting on the kitchen counter for two weeks — I’m not even sure who did that. Last December I polled my thoughtful friends for excellent board games and added all of their suggestions… Read More
I have always adored popsicles and the interesting flavor combinations you can create. However, that perfect frozen yet soft crystal structure that you find in store-bought popsicles always eluded me. I bought countless different molds over the years trying to find what would bring me popsicle bliss, but the final pop never had that exquisite texture I craved. The scientist… Read More
When shopping for older kids it is easy to default to gift cards. Check out these creative Christmas gifts for tween girls instead. This is my daughter’s Christmas list: iTunes gift card. Barnes & Noble gift card. Claire’s gift card. Are you starting to see a theme? Let’s just say Grandma isn’t exactly happy handing out just gift cards at… Read More
Is your spouse or son constantly plugged-in? This is the perfect gift for him. Earlier this year, I picked up a Hoodie Buddy for my husband on the clearance site zulily. Basically, it is a comfy (and washable) hoodie that has built-in headphones. HOW IT WORKS This is some seriously cool stuff… What is this thing? Using patented HB3Technology™, the… Read More
This post is sponsored by the creative geniuses at Budsies. Be prepared to be WOW’ed. When the girls got home from school and saw THIS box sitting on the kitchen counter… They went CRAZY. They immediately grabbed the scissors to open the package… Let me step back for a moment… The lovely folks over at Budsies graciously gave our girls… Read More
Today I am excited to do a short interview with an old friend, Alison of The Petit Cadeau. This spring she launched a unique letter subscription for young kids. I love the project’s innocence, design, and simplicity… When I was a kid I loved getting letters, which is why this Petit Mail caught my attention! Alison is a part-time creative,… Read More
The clock is ticking. Do you have that perfect grandparent gift? {eek} Yeah, it can be tough. Below are two great suggestions for the grandparent who has everything. I don’t know about your parents, but mine don’t willingly offer suggestions or “need” anything. So what should you give them this Christmas? Give them your kids. Ha. Seriously though, the lovely… Read More
Family and friends are asking for gift suggestions. Are you already drowning in toys? This season, share ideas that will keep on giving AFTER the holidays. Below are 5 tips on getting relatives to think outside of the (gift) box + 5 alternative gift ideas. Our family is blessed with holiday abundance. My mom’s Love Language is gift giving, and… Read More
The day my daughter was born, my mom brought an add-a-pearl necklace to the hospital. On the day of her wedding, I hope the necklace tells a story of all the people who have loved her over the course of her childhood. From one mom to another, below are five tips to help you decide if an add-a-pearl necklace is… Read More
It doesn’t matter how sophisticated the toys are that you buy for children, they will get as much pleasure out of playing in the empty cardboard boxes. ~Keith Williamson I couldn’t have said it better myself. How adorable is his daughter? This photo of her from his Project 365 cracks me up. That is some serious fun. This holiday season… Read More
Lunar Night Light With Remote Control | $20.88 LEGO Satellite Launch Pad | $18.16 Curious George – Rocket Ride and Other Adventures | $5.99 Pacific Play Tents Space Station Tent and 4′ Tunnel Combo | $96.38 ROCKET 4″ Metal Cookie Cutter | $1.09 Solar System Cardboard Jigsaw Puzzle (100 pc) by Melissa & Doug | $7.99 NASA Astronaut Boots | $29.67… Read More