We’re deep into awards season and the Oscars are right around the corner! To celebrate, here’s a playful alternative to gold statues: DIY balloon awards. They’re simple, budget-friendly, and versatile — perfect for Oscar parties, birthdays, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to hand out lighthearted honors. Pick a few categories, have guests vote, … Read more

Introducing a brand-new series: Throwback! I’m thrilled to launch this — you may remember the Insta survey we ran earlier — and now we’re officially bringing back the best bits of the ’90s. After revisiting sand art and tie-dye s’mores, we’ve been having so much fun re-living favorite childhood treats and trends. This series will … Read more

The holidays are a time for thoughtful giving, and homemade presents can be both meaningful and budget-friendly. These DIY gifts for grandparents are perfect for involving kids and creating keepsakes that will be treasured for years. Below you’ll find a variety of ideas, from simple crafts suitable for young children to slightly more involved projects … Read more

This project started as a gift idea and grew into a year-long creative challenge. I used the FUJIFILM Instax SQUARE SQ10 hybrid instant camera and the FUJIFILM Instax SHARE SP‑3 SQ printer to make a colorful DIY rainbow photo collage. The concept is simple: capture moments in different colors, print them as Instax squares, and … Read more

While your Elf on the Shelf is busy exploring the house this holiday season, these free printable notes make the elf’s visits more interactive and magical. Use them to leave little messages, prompts, and surprises that encourage creativity, reading, counting, and good habits. For families new to the tradition: an Elf on the Shelf is … Read more

I’ve been taking a short break from my usual Friday and weekend posts because life has been extremely busy, but I wanted to share something I’m genuinely excited about. Over the past few weeks I completed an interior styling course focused on children’s rooms, and I think many of you will find it useful. The … Read more

I’ve always been a spender, not a saver — and so is my husband. We both run self-employed businesses, so our income is irregular and we don’t have large employer contributions toward retirement or steady benefits. Neither of us felt confident managing money, and that uncertainty used to spark stress, arguments, and panic. Does that … Read more

We’re revisiting one of my earliest DIY projects: the balloon surprise box. First shared years ago, it remains one of our most-loved posts—used for birthdays, gender reveals, proposals and more. This season I gave it a Valentine’s Day twist, because a heart-filled surprise box is just too delightful to pass up. A Valentine balloon surprise … Read more

Today is a fun milestone: my first savory-inspired DIY project. I usually lean toward sweet treats (see past projects), but it was time to create something sugar-free in piñata form. Meet the taco piñata — a playful, colorful centerpiece perfect for a fiesta. Supplies: Cardboard Yellow, green, brown and white crepe or tissue paper (about … Read more

I want to share one of the most joyful moments from a recent trip: a weekend getaway to The Saguaro in Palm Springs. Jeff and I partnered with the hotel for an anniversary escape that celebrated color and play, including a scavenger hunt across the desert. While the whole trip was a blast, one part … Read more