Some of my fondest childhood memories involve gathering around the piano and singing with family. I always wanted a piano in my own home, so I searched online until I found a beautiful used one at a great price. It needed a bit of TLC, so I started looking through painted piano ideas for inspiration. … Read more

Our emoji ornaments were so popular last year that I couldn’t resist turning another holiday DIY into an emoji project. Emoji gift wrap is perfect for last-minute presents—just yellow wrapping or craft paper and a few sheets of cardstock are all you need. Grab a roll of yellow paper from the art store and you’re … Read more

My birthday cake costume was one of my earliest DIY projects, and a few of you have even spotted it on Parks & Recreation — which was so fun to see! After I got our new hats, I wanted to give that cake idea a fresh twist this year, so I made pie slice costumes … Read more

The unicorn food craze has reached balloons! If you have glitter, ribbon, stickers, paint—or a mix of all of them—you can turn ordinary balloons into whimsical unicorn decorations. These DIY unicorn balloons are simple to personalize, and the more you make, the more striking the display becomes. They’re perfect for parties and easy to customize … Read more

While hunting for cookie cutters for our circus animal cookie ornaments, we discovered a set of tiny animal cutters and an idea clicked: circus animal cookie marshmallows for hot chocolate. I’d been mulling over a cute marshmallow project for years, and these little cutters were the perfect inspiration. To make the drinks extra fun, we … Read more

We love Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University at our house, and with the new Monsters at Work show some kids are asking for Monstropolis-themed birthdays. If your little one is dreaming of a Monster’s, Inc. party, here are creative ideas for decorations, treats, activities, and favors to bring that world to life. From themed cupcakes … Read more

You loved the koosh ball shoes so much that it sparked a full-on return to a childhood favorite: Koosh balls. After wearing those shoes endlessly, we got nostalgic and decided to bring that playful energy into the home—enter koosh ball pillows. These cushions combine the tactile charm of the classic toy with a grown-up, iridescent … Read more

Every year we make popsicle stick Christmas ornaments, and it has become one of our favorite family traditions. Grandparents receive a handmade ornament featuring our son so we can mark each year as he grows. This year we created popsicle stick storefront ornaments — a playful, customizable project that’s perfect for gifting. What makes the … Read more

This post is sponsored by Bing. When planning an event, I like to include one standout element that makes guests say “WOW!” It can be a subtle surprise or a bold statement piece. For our Meet/Make/Do event, we went big: a giant custom monogrammed beach ball. It made a huge impact, and since summer is … Read more

Is it a dessert or a drink? Either way, it’s bright pink and irresistibly fun. Today’s recipe is for neon Italian cream sodas—and the vivid color comes from natural ingredients, not artificial dyes. Neon Italian Cream Sodas Prep Time5 minutes mins Cook Time10 minutes mins Total Time15 minutes mins Servings: 8 -10 Sodas Ingredients For … Read more