If you’re like me, seeing a hoard of plastic kid’s toys lying around the house kills you a little bit inside. Yes, mass-manufactured plastic toys are readily available and cheap. But they also lack the soul, beauty and quality that goes into handmade items. Not to mention the customization! Do yourself, your kids – and ...
If your house is like mine there are definite periods of the day – okay, let’s be honest – definite weeks of the month when you are in better shape house cleanliness wise for entertaining and drop-in visitors than others. I truly mean to dust regularly, vacuum often, and organize daily, but this little thing ...
Americans purchase thousands of puppies a day in the U.S. In their thoughts are cute, slobbery kisses, a furry face to greet them excitedly when they walk through the front door, and a soft, warm bundle of love to cuddle up with at night. What many first-time buyers don’t realize are the piles of doggy-doo-doo ...
The milestones from newborn to teenager years When having a baby we as parents are overwhelmed, excited and are blessed. As we raise this baby we also capture their milestones. Milestones are a part of life that happens when babies do something new or a part of development. Some of them are: Rolling over New ...
Teddy bear looking dull and dingy? Plastic toys feeling sticky? Electronic toys and gadgets feeling grimy? Kids toys get a lot of use, get dirty fast and harbor illness causing germs and bacteria. Almost any kid’s toy can be cleaned and disinfected with these tips. How To Clean Stuffed Animals and Toys The soft surfaces ...
Firewood boxes have been around for centuries. Build your own firewood box for wood, kid’s toys, or just to hold your muddy shoes and wet umbrellas. My design features a covered bin for storing wood and an open side bin for kindling. It’s built out of cedar in order to avoid that wet wood smell. ...
When you make the decision to remodel your kitchen, one contributing factor is likely to be that you want new kitchen cabinets. This leaves the question, “What should I do with my old cabinets?” Most people simply toss them to the curb or destroy them during the kitchen demolition. But there are so many ways ...
I love working with clay. There are some simple house hold supplies and materials you can use to create great texture on any of your craft projects made out of clay. Whether you are using air drying clay or traditional clay that need to be fire you can sue all of these methods of creating ...
Four year olds are ready for big changes in toys. Thei first real two wheeler, more complicated games and puzzles. After all, they are just one year away from Kindergarten, in fact come of them may already be in Kindergarten. When looking for a toy for a 4 year old, look for bigkids type tyeos ...
You are probably familiar with Yankee Candles and their stories in malls and gift shops, but are you familiar with their flagship store in South Deerfield, MA where you can easily whittle away an entire day? The flagship has so much more than candles. There are a food, gifts, activities, and often special events. South ...
