For me, there are few things more gratifying than sitting down to stitch up a new outfit for my children, and when it comes to my girls, one of my favorite things to sew are pillowcase dresses and tops. These dresses and tops can be made easily from start to finish in the span of an afternoon, and…
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Kids’ Holiday Photo Shoot Tips with Pattern Anthology
With four young children, November around here is prime holiday photo-taking time. Over the years, I have found the secret to capturing the best holiday photos of kids can be boiled down to a few simple tips. Regardless of whether you are an experienced photographer or if you are a photography novice just wanting to…
Back-to-School Outfits
With back-to-school time here, I decided to go the handmade route instead of buying all of my daughter’s outfits for school this year. This was the first time for me to sit down at my machine since moving into our new home, and it was so gratifying to make three outfits for her that she…
First and Final Day of School Interviews
Commemorate the milestones of each year by having children sit down at the beginning and end of the school year to fill out fun interview questionnaires. These first and final day of school interviews can be tucked away in a special place to be cherished once precious school days have come and gone. Today, I’m…
Easter Egg Matching Game
Today’s idea from PS contributor Janel from NellieBellie is an Easter craft that combines fun with learning: an Easter egg color matching game! So clever! Hello!! Janel here from NellieBellie. I’m here to share with you a fun Easter craft that is easy to make and your kids will love! This Easter egg matching game will…
Holiday Crafting with Klutz
With four small children, I am always on the lookout for ways to make the holidays special with hands-on seasonal activities. The winter months are the perfect time to cozy up at the kitchen table and make something with our own hands! After the Thanksgiving turkey was eaten and the excitement of football games had…
Little Girl Thanksgiving Outfit (Silhouette Promo)
I try very hard each year to ensure Thanksgiving doesn’t become somewhat of a speed bump between Halloween and Christmas. It is such a marvelous, meaningful holiday, and I think it deserves plenty of attention in its own right! I always make cute outfits for my girls to wear for holidays throughout the year, and…
First-Day-of-School Interviews for Kids (Free Printables)
As a parent, the first day of school is always emotional for me. I am simultaneously so proud of the little people my children are becoming, but also wistful at how quickly the years seem to pass! Because I never want to forget the little things about them that I hold so dear today, this…
Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt
Next week marks the beginning of spring break for us, and any mom knows the key to successful (and sane!) break for all is to come up with activities that will keep kids happily entertained. Today I thought I’d share an idea I came up with last summer that would be perfect for an afternoon…
Magnetic Refrigerator Art Frames
Do you ever find yourself bitten by the organizing bug? Now that things are cruising along beautifully with my new hallway “mudroom” command center, I am finding myself wanting to reclaim more and more of our home from the clutter.With the magnetic board I created for my hallway project, I no longer have to count…