This post contains affiliate links. Quick and easy to create with just a few supplies, DIY LEGO Bricks make great gift wrapping, kids room storage solutions or birthday party goodie boxes. I mean, sure, you could buy fancy LEGO storage boxes, but these are so fun and easy to make! DIY Lego Box Materials Paper […]
Build the Ultimate S’mores Bar
This post contains affiliate links. Did you know that August 10th is National S’mores Day? It’s true! I happened to notice that it was coming up just in time so we were able to put together a S’mores Day / End of Summer bash with some of our closest friends. You can do the classic […]
Favorite SVG Resources for Crafters
This post contains affiliate links. The Glowforge and Silhouette machines may be very different in how they work, but they have one thing in common: They use SVG files to bring your craft ideas to life! I worked as a graphic designer for a long time, and I’ve used Photoshop and Illustrator for more than […]
Creepy Eyeball Cupcakes
This post contains affiliate links. Max is at that age where he struggles with being a kid and being “too old for that stuff” And as Halloween approaches, this seems especially true. He expresses an interest in going to one of those big haunted houses (no thank you) but then also gets giddy at the […]
Instant Pot Side Dish: Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
This post contains affiliate links. Like most people my age, I arrived late to the brussels sprouts fandom. While my absolute favorite way is roasted with bacon, I actually love them prepared almost any way, and this easy Instant Pot side dish with brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes is sure to make an appearance on […]
Professor Umbridge Cat Plates
This post contains affiliate links. When I’m planning a party, I always look for little details that I can incorporate the bring the theme into every little part that I can. While trying to brainstorm for wall decor for a Harry Potter party, I thought of Professor Umbridge’s magical animated cat plates in her office. […]
DIY Geek Halloween Costumes for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. We’ve always worked really hard on Max’s Halloween costumes, so we start the conversation early at our house. Invariably, we end up with some sort of pop culture geek costume, as you’ll see below. It’s generally a reflection of what Max is “into” in any given year, and although he […]
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
This post contains affiliate links. I didn’t grow up eating chicken and dumplings, but I knew the first time I tried them that they would be a go-to comfort food for me. This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe couldn’t possibly be easier, and it’s the perfect meal for the cold fall and winter nights […]
Cute Mummy Cheesecake
This post contains affiliate links. There are lots of kinds of mummies in the world, but none are quite as sweet as our mummy cheesecake! Deceptively simple to decorate, it just takes a couple of little details to take your dessert from plain to Halloween-themed! We love Halloween around here, so we always go all […]