I have a Toddler (aka: Booga) which means my day is consisted of picking up my toys and trying to decipher what mood he is in. Deciphering a toddler’s mood is something the NSA can’t crack. I mean one minute they are happy, the next minute they are screaming and throwing their toys around the … Continue reading
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Paperclay Thanksgiving Wreath – How To
Fall is my favorite time of year, I love the leaves changing colors, the coolness at nights and the start of the holidays. Last year I made a holiday trivet with my kids hand prints as turkeys this year I decided to make a wreath with the same idea. My problem was how and the … Continue reading
Glittered Heart Shoes – How-To
My daughter really wanted her heart shoes glittered and when I mean glittered I mean so much glitter Lady Gaga would be jealous. She got a pair of canvas heart shoes from a friend and they are her favorite “non-school” shoes. Honestly she would wear them to school if there wasn’t a strict uniform policy. … Continue reading
Magnet Travel Table with Homemade Magnets
We bought a travel table back in 2009 we went on a road trip to New Jersey and my daughter complained she could not color very well. We got her the “Target Table” for our trek home. I love the table I used it when I was on bed rest with Booga, I use(d) it … Continue reading
How to make a Plush Tram Car – Pattern
The Toby Train has been a bigger hit than I ever expected. When making him I did make a pattern so I could share it with everyone. I did go back and forth on it debating if I should make the pattern complete or if I should only do it half way because of copyright … Continue reading
Pillowcase Nightgown – How To
My newest obsession is Pinterest – Pinterest is this insanely awesome website that lets you take ideas and “pin them” to your board. I like to think of it as a virtual idea book. The problem with Pinterest is that you get overwhelmed very easily with ideas. I found a child’s Pillowcase Nightgown but it … Continue reading
September is National Sewing Month
I have frantically been trying to finish Booga’s birthday present complete with pattern, and tutorial but I am only at 50% on the plush toy and 75% on the pattern. In other words this has taken way more time than I had anticipated! I know everyone is curious what am I making for the Booga? … Continue reading
Tasty Tuesday – Train Cupcake Topper How To
Booga turns 2 a week from today we never do over the top parties (too much stress and planning involved). I always try and make something special for them. I was going to do a train cake for Booga but it is still really hot here and I am afraid that it would melt. After … Continue reading
How to Make a Clothes Organizer (Super Easy!)
So the Princess started school last week and so far so good but it has been a battle on the clothing front. I am still a little baffled by this because she wears a “uniform” (khaki or navy pants, skirts, jumpers or shorts and a white or navy polo, white socks) you would think this … Continue reading
Magnet Number Game How To
Well it is that time of year when you need to refresh your math skills. I am on Pinterest and saw this project and thought it was a great idea. I wanted to change it a little: I wanted it to be able to go on the fridge with a magnet. There were a couple … Continue reading
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