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Looking for a cheap and creative way to decorate your walls for Fall or Halloween? Look no further than this DIY LED wall art that’s SO easy and inexpensive to make! All you’ll need is an old branch, some dollar store twine, and some $13 LED twinkle lights. Let’s get started! You Will Need: Find…
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s already time to plan how to decorate our houses and yards to make them extra spooky. Our kids are also so excited to wear their fancy costumes and go trick or treating around the neighborhood! Aside from decorations and costumes, it’s also time to think of what treats…
If you’re looking for ways to make your fall front porch decor just a little bit spooky for October 31st, this post is for you! I might not love Halloween as much as some people do but I’ve gotten very good at infusing a little touch of spooky glam here and there in my regular…
Happy Halloween everyone! The spooky season is upon us, and I’m here to give you something a little bit different. Maybe you’re expecting outdoor Halloween decorations like front door wreaths and front porch decor. These are great for the trick-or-treaters in Halloween costumes that come to your door looking for a candy bowl! But instead,…
Are you looking for a subtle yet spooky Halloween tablescape? My kids love Halloween, and I decided it would be fun to decorate our breakfast nook with some Halloween accessories and some simple DIYs. If you’re looking for some sweet and simple DIY Halloween table decoration ideas that aren’t over the top, you’re in the right place! My…
My daughters love Harry Potter books and movies, and the HP ride was our favourite at Universal Studios! For this year’s Halloween mantel, I wanted to decorate it in a spooky Harry Potter inspired theme for my girls. Here’s how I did it on a budget!
Learn how to make an adorable DIY beer can glass that’s perfect for Fall & Halloween! All you need are glass cups from Amazon, a Cricut and some permanent vinyl.
The dollar store is a great place to find Halloween decor and materials to make fun Halloween DIY projects. Here are some ideas on how you can decorate your home for Halloween on a budget!
Use your Cricut and some inexpensive dollar store supplies to make these slightly spooky and oh-so-glam DIY decorations for Halloween!
Come see how I made a spooky glam Halloween Dollar Tree wreath & decor for my front step!
“Spooky… but not too spooky!” These were the directions 5 year old Little A gave me while we were planning our Halloween decor this year. We don’t usually decorate too much for Halloween, but this year we wanted to do a few things to make our house look “spooky, but not too spooky” for the…
With Halloween right around the corner, my girls and I got busy this week carving some pumpkins. We like to keep our Halloween decor silly and cute rather than gory and scary, so these emoji pumpkins were perfect and so fun to make!
Halloween is this Friday, and my girls (aged 5 and 3) are all excited to dress up as Elsa and Anna and have their baby sister (aged 7 months) tag along wearing a little Olaf hat. While our family doesn’t like to take part in the scary or icky things that come with the day, we…
These silly little pumpkins make fun decorations for Fall and Halloween… and for some reason my girls just LOVE to play with them! I’ve seen velvet pumpkins, but I’ve never seen velvet pumpkins with cat ears. I thought it would be fun to make these DIY black cat velvet pumpkins for a cute and simple decoration this…
Welcome to a roundup of my favorite simple kid-related sewing projects! Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting out with needle and thread, these easy projects are perfect for your skill level. From Pinterest-worthy creations to DIY gift ideas, I’ve curated a collection of quick sewing projects you can do for or with your…
Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by creating a DIY centerpiece that not only adds a touch of Autumnal charm to your home but also reflects your unique crafting skills. If you’re a fan of succulents and pumpkins, this DIY project combines the two in a beautiful way! So,…
I love decorating with real pumpkins in the Fall… and eating them, too. They can be tricky to preserve, but over the years I’ve learned some helpful tricks on how to make pumpkins last longer using vinegar. Here are all my tips & how I’ve decorated my front porch this autumn. This blog post is…
Fall is in the air and I’ve noticed a leaf or two are turning yellow here and there. That means it’s time to put away all the lush greenery and use fall colors and cozy decor items to update your front porch for the season! Don’t have a huge budget for fall porch decor? No…
As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, it’s time to embrace the cozy charm of fall. Decorating your home for the season doesn’t have to break the bank! In this blog post, I’ve curated 30 affordable DIY ideas that will help you transform your space into a warm and inviting…
Entertaining &Celebrating Index Search or browse through all of my Entertaining & Celebrating blog posts for just the right inspiration for your next gathering or event! Free guide Let’s plan the best Christmas ever! I’ve put together the most beautiful, free printable Christmas planner…. just for you! Download these printable sheets to help make your Holidays…
Let’s make some adorable DIY cat slippers from $3 Walmart slippers that are cute and cozy to wear around the house. These are incredibly easy to make and they only cost a few dollars. They make a perfect gift for any cat lover!
These free printable Fall bookmarks feature cozy watercolour images, beautiful autumn inspired florals, and they’ll inspire you to cozy up with a good book this season!
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Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy a warm bonfire outside with friends and family! Here’s how I made a cozy Fall fire pit area on a budget in our backyard with Muskoka chairs, a DIY bar from a pallet, and soft accessories.
Are you stuck in the house for 14 days on self-isolation or quarantine this week? Have schools shut down where you live and you need some fun craft ideas for your children? Here are 14 kids craft ideas to make at home to keep your children occupied and creative – there’s one for every day…
Get some simple DIY Fall porch decor ideas for your outdoor space this season & see our front porch all decorated for Autumn!
Learn how to make 3 gorgeous, glam DIY Christmas wreaths using Dollar Tree and Michaels supplies.
I’ve been feeling rather confused about which direction I want to go with our Christmas decor this year. I’m not sure if it’s the over abundance of social media or if it’s the fact that I took on a little too much work this season… either way, it’s been a struggle! I really love Christmas…
Our kitchen is usually a noisy, sticky mess (and why shouldn’t it be – we spend so much time here!), but every so often there’s a magical day when I get to clean it so it’s spotless and style it for company. Christmas Day will be one of those days. We have the honour of…
Lately, I’ve been loving all things Nordic when it comes to Christmas and Holiday decor ideas. There’s something about that mix of natural materials, rough textures, and neutrals that’s just so cozy and inviting. I’m starting to plan my table setting for hosting Christmas dinner this year, and it’s definitely Nordic inspired! Think a mix…
Little C had her dance recital last Saturday and it was SO CUTE! It was Frozen themed (big surprise), and her dance teacher asked all of her students to wear something blue. With some leftovers from this DIY Elsa costume still kicking around and a limited budget, I thought it would be fun to make…
This past weekend, we threw a birthday party for Little A. She’s turning three, and we had been planning a Frozen themed party for quite some time. Like our Halloween costumes this year, I suggested other ideas, but Little A wanted what she wanted and I gave in. I was happy to hear that she…
It’s day 2 of Gifts in a Tin week! In preparation for Christmas and simple and fun gift giving, I’m putting together some easy gift basket ideas for you. In case you missed yesterday’s Winter Cold Survival Kit, here it is. Today’s gift basket idea? A movie night in a tin!
The girls and I have already been discussing what our Halloween costumes will be this year. Believe me, I’ve tried and tried and TRIED to steer them towards something unique like purple unicorns or construction worker girls. Regardless, they were determined and oh-so-passionate about dressing up as what about 90% of all the other girls will…
For my Baby A’s 2nd birthday party later this month, I’m planning a “Bake Shoppe” themed party. I decided that I’d pick a theme this year because it would be my very last chance. Now I know that from age 3 onward, my little girl will want to choose her own theme… and it will…
As soon as the Halloween costumes started appearing in stores in early September, Little C knew exactly what she wanted. She saw the dress and she declared: “I’m going to be Winter Belle this year. I LOVE this sparkly Belle dress, and I want a furry cape.”
Both of my girls LOVE dressing up! They have a fairly extensive collection of princess dresses and capes in their dress-up chest, and the both enjoy accessorizing with wands, tiaras and masks. We buy some of their costumes, but many are handmade and we recently made some sweet little dress-up masks together.
We have a lot of empty baby food jars stored away for crafts and recycling, and with fall and Halloween upon us I thought it would be fun to do a little seasonal craft with my three year old. We made these simple little pumpkin and monster jars together one afternoon and they were such…
My eldest daughter really wanted to be Strawberry Shortcake for Halloween (and also apparently for her birthday in January). She was very adamant that she wanted to be “that Strawberry Shortcake” (the “new” one with the sassy little simple dress) and not “the old one” (the one I liked better, of course, with the prairie…