Do your children want costumes that are uniquely theirs? Are you a mom that loves to get creative (as long as it’s not too difficult!)? We love these costume ideas you can make your own. Purim costumes are only as good as the details. It’s one holiday where creativity really shines. If you’re one who…
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Hate Those Chairs? This is the Easy Way to Reupholster by Yourself
Did you know that you can paint upholstery using chalk paint? And the results will be great! For years I held on to two upholstered chairs that had seen better days. The shape was great and the seat was comfortable but, unfortunately, too many sticky hands had touched each of them and they were impossible…
How to Turn Anything in Your Home into a Vase. (Plus Three Arrangements We Love)
Arrange flowers like a pro…and you don’t even need a vase. Get some floral foam, and you’re good to go. Did you know that you can create a vase out of almost anything in your home? Like that lucite kokosh cake holder that’s sitting empty because you didn’t bake kokosh cake? Or even the breakfast…
This Purim Mask Project Just Might Be Your Shushan Purim Solution
Don’t throw out your mask! Here’s a project your kids can make to decorate their room. By Esther Mund They just rolled out of bed a bit later than usual. But after the whirlwind of the last few days, mom is not up to being the entertainer today. No prob. Get out yesterday’s mask,…
Stuck Indoors? The Best Boys’ Activity for a Rainy Day
Today may be the day you’re finally spared from “Mom, I’m Bored!”. This is the best boys’ activity. Blue tape + your matchbox car collection + a child engineer = a whole city of fun! If you loved this… you will love our Shrinky Dinks post? Remember those?
The Sukkah Decorations You DO Have Time to Create
Bring the outdoors in with this easy-to-create Sukkah decor. Seriously now, who has time for homemade Sukkah decorations? You do. These Sukkah decorations are so easy to put together yourself. Really. I know how busy you are this Yom Tov season, because, so am I. We are all scrambling to get our freezers stocked, our…
Why You Should Own a Cheese Board, Even If You Do Not Like Cheese
Three fab uses of a Cheese Board that go way beyond cheese and grapes. I picked up this porcelain cheese board at Crate & Barrel. It’s large, heavy, and I paid $29.99. Sure, I thought I’d use it as a prop for food-styling. Guess what. I ended up using it constantly. For all kinds of…
DIY: How to Paint a Triangle Wall – Playroom Makeover
DIY Custom Triangle Wall Wallpaper…without the paper, or the cost. Don’t you just love when everyone bombards you at once with “Mommy… I’m booooored”(yes…that lovely drill…) The idea must have been lurking somewhere in the back of my mind, because before they can say another word I’m like “You know what? How would you like to paint…
DIY Spilled Food Prank
I know I’m an adult now, but I still get a kick out a good prank, and I didn’t have to do much convincing to get my children to to join me on this one…they loved the idea! I’ve always seen this spilled food prank in gift shops and was so happy to learn we…
Shrinky Dinks. How to Keep Kids Under 10 Busy for Two Whole Hours
Who knew that Shrinky Dinks (and some key rings) could be the answer? I have officially banished melty beads from my house. They might be one inexpensive craft project that keeps my kids busy for a long, long time but I hate carrying those carefully crafted bead boards to the laundry room, where I have…