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Make a No-Sew Scalloped Bunting Banner (On the News!)

April 19, 2013 – 12:20 pm | 6 Comments | 
The DIY Mommy on CTV Morning Live News Edmonton

I had a really fun morning. It was my pleasure to be on CTV Morning Live here in Edmonton with one of my favourite girls in the whole world – my 4 year old Little …

Make a Bird’s Nest from a Paper Plate – A Kid’s Craft

April 18, 2013 – 8:00 am | 5 Comments | 
A Bird's Nest Craft from Paper Plates by The DIY Mommy

Yesterday was really fun day. I had the absolute pleasure of crafting with a wonderful group of mamas and their babies with Modern Mama at Java Mama in St. Albert. We all made a craft …

What To Do With Kids When There’s Still SNOW in Spring (& A Nokia Lumia 620 Review)

April 11, 2013 – 8:00 am | 6 Comments | 
Spring is Here?

It’s the second week of April, and there is still a thick layer of snow on the ground. I live in Northern Alberta, but this year’s “Spring” seems extra wintery.
I could be grouchy, I could …

Make Glittery Wall Art with Paper & Fabric

March 20, 2013 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments | 
DIY Glitter Wall Art for Kids by The DIY Mommy. Use glitter scrapbook paper, fabric and stick-on gems and involve your child in some wall art fun!

In keeping with the purple, hot pink and turquoise theme for Little C’s new bedroom, we got to work on some wall art to match her pillows.

9 Favourite Ways to Display and Store Kids’ Artwork

March 15, 2013 – 8:00 am | 6 Comments | 
9 Favourite Ways to Store and Display Kids' Artwork - The DIY Mommy

In a feeble attempt to start organizing my home, I started sifting through Little C’s bins of artwork we have stuffed in various places throughout our garage house. I adore every little bit of art …

A “Busy Bag” Swap Party (with tons of great links to toddler busy bag ideas!)

March 4, 2013 – 9:00 am | 2 Comments | 
Colour Matching Felt Board - Toddler Busy Bag Swap Party - The DIY Mommy

Last Friday, I packed up my kidlets and headed off to our local McDonald’s to meet up with a group of moms & toddlers for a Toddler “Busy Bag” Swap party! The party was the …

Make a Mini Road Map Busy Bag – Free Printable

March 1, 2013 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments | 
Road Map Busy Bag by The DIY Mommy - Free Printable!

One of my very creative mommy friends, Jenni (she was the one who created this gorgeous tree skirt this past Christmas), organized a “Busy Bag Swap” to take place later today. It’s such a neat …

Make Chocolate Heart Lollipops from Candy Canes

February 13, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Make Candy Cane Heart Lollipops by The DIY Mommy

Ah, Pinterest. It’s the biggest time-waster in the world, but it’s oh-so-inspiring, right?
I saw these clever candy cane heart pops via Pinterest on Bird’s Party Blog and I knew I had to try them. I …

9 Favourite Free Valentine Printables

February 8, 2013 – 8:00 am |
9 Favourite Free Valentine Printables by The DIY Mommy

With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, I wanted to share with all of you my very favourite free Valentine’s printables.
There are so many cute & lovely free Valentine’s Day card and treat designs …

Make an Easy, Tactile Baby Toy from a Wipes Container

January 30, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Easy, Tactile Baby Toy from a Wipes Case by The DIY Mommy

Yesterday was a very, very cold day. It was -44 C with the windchill, Little C’s playschool was cancelled, and we were stuck inside (unless we wanted to lose all of our appendages outside)!
I had …