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May 23, 2013 – 8:00 am | 4 Comments | 

We’ve just survived a really intense, really successful week of work on Our DIY House. Our biggest accomplishment this week? Finishing the installation of our gorgeous laminate flooring!

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Sew an Infinity Dress with a Built-In Tube Top

April 30, 2013 – 8:00 am | 10 Comments | 
Sew an Infnity Dress with a Built-In Tube Top by The DIY Mommy

Once upon a time, we weren’t building a house and I had one baby instead of two. I had time to sew things for other people and sell them.
One of my most popular creations was …

Meal Planning Monday: Week One – Simple, Real Family Dinners

April 29, 2013 – 8:00 am | 10 Comments | 
Meal Planning Monday: Week One from The DIY Mommy. Cheese Ravioli with Five Ingredient Brown Butter Tomato Sauce, Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken, FIve Spice Ginger Beef, Skillet Rosemary Chicken, Easy Shepherd's Pie, Pork Chops with Pineapple Fried Rice

I’m trying to be a healthier mommy. I’m taking baby steps, and the baby step I took this past month was to focus on healthy eating.
I’m not a raw foods and tofu kind of girl, …

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 …

Make Broccoli Mac & Cheese from Scratch

April 17, 2013 – 8:00 am | 4 Comments | 
Broccoli Mac & Cheese from Scratch by The DIY Mommy

When chatting with a friend the other day about what kinds of foods we ate, I had a realization.
It’s been at least 6 months (maybe almost a year?!) since I’ve purchased macaroni & cheese from …

A Mommy Blogger’s Prayer

April 16, 2013 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments | 
A Mommy Blogger's Prayer - The DIY Mommy

Dear God,
Help me to choose joy despite circumstances. Let me bring joy to my friends, my children and even people I don’t know through spoken and written words.
Make me a channel of Your peace. Help …

Choosing the Paint: How to Pick Paint Colours for an Entire House – Our DIY House

April 15, 2013 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments | 
Choosing the Paint: How to Pick Paint Colours for an Entire House - Our DIY House

Paint colour can set the mood for a room. It can give off a relaxed vibe or an energetic vibe. Colours can make a person feel things in an instant.
I’m a big fan of colour. …

9 Favourite Easy Updos for Moms

April 12, 2013 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments | 
9 Favourite DIY Easy Updos for Mom Hair

As a busy mom on the go, I find myself stuck completely in a hair style rut.
My hair’s either down, long and straightened, or I flip it up in a silly ponytail-loop concoction.
Here are some …

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 …

Sew Simple Leggings with Ruffle Fabric

April 10, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Sew Simple Ruffled Leggings by The DIY Mommy. Use pre-ruffled fabric for adorable leggings in a flash!

I’ve only recently discovered ruffle fabric, and I’m starting to get quite addicted to it. I’ve been buying mine from Fabric.com – they have a great selection for a reasonable price (and it’s delivered to …