Thanksgiving is just a month away but we’re already thinking about all the delicious food, decorating, and entertaining we’ll need to do to prepare. I used to hate having to sit at the kids table, but with plenty of kid-friendly activities and decor it can be more tempting than the adult table! Today we’re sharing some […]
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9.10.14
After School Kid Crafts: How to Make Milk Art
After a snack and homework, Henry loves doing art projects after school. It’s good timing since Edie is often down for her afternoon nap and we have a little one on one time together. I usually get him started on a project on the kitchen table and then try to squeeze in some dinner prep […]
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8.25.14
DIY Back to School Paint Chip Calendar
Henry takes after me in that he likes having a schedule and knowing what’s coming up. As a back to school project I thought it would be fun to create a family calendar together that he can help decorate as our routine starts back up and our fall plans start solidifying. He has a wonderful […]
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5.29.14
DIY Indigo Dyed Blanket
In browsing a few of my favorite stores recently I’ve noticed a lot of indigo or shibori dyed clothing and home goods. It’s an old traditional Japanese dying technique of twisting, folding, and binding fabric before adding dye that dates back to the 8th century (precursor of 80s tie dye!). Blue and white have long […]