Preschool haircut craft
It’s hard for me to walk into a store this time of year and not get caught up in all the back-to-school excitement. I always loved shopping for school and the new beginnings that came with … Read More
Crafting
DIY Kid’s Mail Carrier Costume
My son loves wearing realistic costumes and hats while he’s playing pretend. Recently he’s been very interested in playing a mailman, so I thought it would be fun to create a mail carrier costume for him and … Read More
A dinosaur birthday party
I recently read (and very much enjoyed) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World, so I was delighted when Mr. Boy requested a dinosaur birthday party for his third birthday. He’s like a pint-sized paleontologist, using … Read More
Sesame Street balloon characters and a budget party theme
Birthday week is here! As I prepare for my little boy to turn 3, I thought it would be fun to reminisce about his Sesame Street first birthday party. Like all moms, I wanted to make … Read More
Making a mess-proof fitted tablecloth
I have been thoroughly enjoying the sewing machine I received for Christmas, and have undertaken a number of projects for Mr. Boy’s new playroom (more on that in the future). I thought I’d share one of my … Read More
Toddler bagpiper costume
I didn’t really have time this year to hunt down a cute AND affordable Halloween costume for Mr. Boy, so I decided to make one myself. I had actually thought of making him a play bagpiper … Read More