When my first blog was in its infancy, one of my most popular projects was a DIY kids play tent.  That project and those (terribl...
I made this easy recycled ladybug bug catcher craft with my son almost seven years ago for Earth Day when he was in preschool! It&#...
This cute leprechaun hat tutorial for St Patrick's Day is one of my oldest projects - I first wrote this St Paddy's Day craft t...
The Star Wars episode 8 countdown is on! If you haven't already fallen in love with the porgs through the Star Wars previews,...
If you have a LEGO lover in your house, you probably have a whole bin full (or a floor full?) of LEGOs that you can use to build ...
After a terribly brutal summer with record high temperatures and record low rain, I am SO READY  for fall in the Pacific No...
Planning a bee birthday party or baby shower? I've got you! When my oldest son turned three, he was insistent that he w...
Our new little guy will be here in just a few short months and the nesting bug has bit me hard. I stay up at night thinking about...
Friends will help you get ready for your son's third birthday party. Best friends will sit with you all day when you have a cr...
Superhero capes are one of our current favorites. In addition to having a cape wardrobe himself, my son loves giving these as present...
Back in April I published a tutorial for how to make an apron from old jeans and it took off like wild fire! It is not only one of ...
My son is obsessed with bees. When he turned three, we had a bee birthday party , which was the inspiration for this fun costume. B...
My son loves bees. He asked for a bee party for his third birthday and is always trying to get the honey bees in our yard to land o...
I've mentioned before that I don't use paint containing VOCs (that would be most paint) inside my house. I'm not jus...
I'm slowly but surely putting up tutorials for all the crafty things my crafty friend, Niina  and I made for my son's third b...
This is one of our favorite activities to do with kids and grown ups alike when going on hikes and nature walks. It's a fun way t...
As much as possible, I want my son to be involved in the crafty gifts we give for holidays. This is a fun way for Dad to wear somet...
I can't get over how cute these tin can garden creatures are that Erin  at My Very Educated Mother  made. Plus they can be made ...
I am mostly sure that my dad does not read my blog but in the event I am wrong: Dad, if you are reading this please turn around now....