Preteen

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Sewing

I Love My Reusable Fabric Gift Bags... That I Made Years Ago!

Back in 2019, right before Christmas, I sewed up some fabric cinched sacks to use as reusable wrapping paper for the girls. It was so easy to do and looking back I'm so glad I did! Here's how I did it in case you're interested in the same.

Food & Dessert

Check Out Some Really Delicious Canadian Desserts Just In Time For Christmas

Back in October I decided to make some Canadian treats we hadn't had in quite a while. They turned out amazing and I realized I should share the recipe links with you just in case you're looking for something special to make too.

Craftiness

How to Find and Purchase Extra LEGO® Parts Through LEGO.com

I've recently began looking into purchasing individual LEGO® bricks and have come across a great way to search by the LEGO® set number or the individual part or design number. I had no clue this existed and wanted to share it with you in case it can help with your own builds.

Craftiness

A Comparison of the LEGO® Flower Bouquet, Tulips, and Roses

When the LEGO® botanical collection came out I was most entranced by the flower bouquet and, later, the tulips and roses. I couldn't find anything online comparing the three kits so I decided, once I purchased and built them, to write my own.

Food & Dessert

Incredibly Simple to Make Jello Cupcakes

Are you wanting to make an incredibly simple cupcake or cake? Why not buy the mix for a white cake and a container of Jell-O for this amazingly moist dessert. I always top ours with whip cream and either sprinkles or berries depending on the occasion. Come check it out!

Sewing

Even More Peppermint Swirl Dresses

Are you looking to sew an easy pattern? Are you looking for a dress that wows? Whether you want to make a skirt or a dress this Peppermint Swirl pattern from Candy Castle patterns blows you away with the gorgeousness and twirliness. Have fun sewing it up.

Science & Sensory Play

Random Things That May Make My Days Better

I'm powering through this time with a bit too much Viola's Quest on my phone and a Costco-sized container of peanut M&Ms... or two so far. How are you doing? Hope these simple ideas that help me can also help you regardless of what you're going through.

Science & Sensory Play

Ideas For When You're Home With Kids

An umbrella post containing all the fun kid activities listed on my blog up to March 2020. I've also included some external resources available over March and April and maybe beyond.

Sewing

Kids' Simple Quilt

Are you looking to make a cozy blanket for your twin-sized bed? Have you bought fabric and debated what to do next? Here are my matching quilts I made for my girls. I love how easy and simple it ended up being.

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Ragamuffin's Unisex Kaboom Hoodie

Are you looking for a great hoodie pattern? Are you looking for a top that you can use as a tshirt, long sleeved shirt, or hoodie once you perfect it to your perfect fit? Why not the Ragamuffin Kaboom? Here's the Halloween and Christmas top I made my kids and the lightweight cozy top I made myself.

Craftiness

Dinosaur Themed Crazy Hair Day

Are you looking for ideas for a crazy hair day? Did your child ask you to put their beloved toy on their head? Are you looking for props to make the hairstyle different? Why not try something like this? Click to find out how I did it!

Sewing

Dolly Sleeping Bags

Did you want something a little bit extra when traveling to a hotel or camping out? Does your child have a doll they love to carry around and change? I created simple sleeping bags for my daughters' favorite bedtime dolls.

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Ragamuffin's Firecracker Kids Dress and Top

This Firecracker pattern can make a top or dress of different bodice lengths, different sleeve lengths, different necklines, and different batwing amounts. And bonus... this little Firecracker comes with a matching Dynamite so you can have adorable mommy and me outfits.

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Custom Pop Snap Bead Unicorn Pendants

Does your child love pop snap beads? Do they love something that's hard to find in jewelry? Why not make your own custom pop snap beads using fabric markers, fabric, and a glue gun? Easily customizable to whatever your child loves right now.

Science & Sensory Play

Dinosaur Fossil Dig

Do you have a child that loves dinosaurs? I made salt dough fossils paired with sand and paintbrushes so my kids could be backyard paleontologists.

Children

Kids' Swimming Suits - Second round with an extra year of experience.

An update to my swimming suits! This includes everything I learned from the last time. Simpler than I expected!

Craftiness

Create Custom Crayons

Reuse old crayons to make new ones! Perfect for gifts.

Science & Sensory Play

Water Gun Targets

Combined color pages, thermal laminator, and water shooters to make a fun outdoor activity.

Food & Dessert

Simple Banana Wraps

Are you looking for a simple and quick main for you kids' lunch? Do you need something easily transportable? How about a side with a meal? My kids favorite lunch to bring when we go out are banana wraps. So simple to make.

Science & Sensory Play

Coloring On Playdough

Change up your playdough with washable markers. You can easily color on your newly made creations. Or you could roll out your dough, color it, and then cut it out!

Science & Sensory Play

Frozen Oobleck Color Mixing Sensory Play

Are you hosting a playdate or birthday party and want a fun sensory activity? Do you want a fun color mixing activity for you and your kids? I froze colored oobleck and mixed a plain batch of oobleck for my daughter's birthday party for color mixing experiments.

Sewing

A Simple Solution When Your Child's Halter Top Is Too Small

Have you ever had a halter top or halter dress that you wondered might be a tad bit too small or large for you kids? Why not fix it with a simple shirt?

Science & Sensory Play

Making Frozen Oobleck

Create oobleck and if that gets old change it up by adding food dye and/or freeze it before playing.

Science & Sensory Play

Color Changing Flowers

Do you have extra flowers lying around? Why not use them to see how dye changes the flower petals and shows exactly where the water goes.

Science & Sensory Play

Color Mixing Explosion Sensory Play

Experiment with cause and effect with explosions! Keep it safe by using vinegar and baking soda. Bring in color mixing by dying the vinegar first. So much fun!