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May 27

Big Boy Room | Painting Striped walls

When 8 months preggers, I ordered hubby to paint the baby’s room. I had picked a mint green, perfect for the unborn boy or girl. I picked blues and oranges to complete the overall color scheme. Pretty unique I thought, and gender neutral. Now that my little newborn has exploded into a 3.5 year old toddler, he has plenty to say for himself about his room but he gives me a lot of creative freedom. I did not really want to go into a total redo/repaint as it would take a lot of time, and buying new items according to a new colour scheme is, I believe, just over the top.

So, this is how I transformed his baby cocoon into a toddler paradise.

By: Liesbeth Read more

May 20

DIY Dollhouse

Here’s a rainy day activity that occupied both my toddler and my 6-year-old. There’s painting, taping and, best of all, playing involved! It’s a simple way to make your own plastics-free dollhouse. And all you need is a cardboard box (full disclosure – we used a wine box. Don’t judge).

By: Jodi

A Skirt for the Ages | Simple Sewing

My 2-year-old is suddenly all about skirts. Skirts, skirts, skirts! She needs a skirt to dance around the living room and she needs a skirt to play trains in. I decided to whip up this simple faux-wrap skirt to add to her ever-growing skirt repertoire and realized that this very easy project can be modified to any size of skirt-wearer. Skirts!

By: Jodi Read more

Apr 29

Horse Crazy | Birthday Invitations

My daughter is turning eight in a few days, and for her upcoming birthday party we made horse-themed invitations. Why? Because she is horse CRAZY! Where she learned this from, I have no idea. None of her other friends seemed to be inflicted. These invitations are super cute and so easy to make a child can put them together!

By: Janet Read more