Socially Distanced Halloween Fun
Like everything else in 2020, Halloween will be different. I started preparing my kids over a month ago for the fact that they most likely would not be trick or treating this year. Surprisingly, they…
Letterland Parade – DIY Vicky Violet Costume
School is a bit different this year with both of our kids still learning remotely. Nonetheless, our elementary school still held their annual Letterland Parade! This time, it was all virtual, but the kids were…
Creating Remote Learning Spaces for the School Year
Like it or not, our school year will begin virtually. While our kids are set to return to the classroom at some point, our school system has selected to start everyone with remote learning. Seeing…
Celebrating Cow Appreciation Day at Home
Sadly, even Cow Appreciation Day has been affected by COVID-19. This is a fun event my kids and I have enjoyed for the past 5 years. Instead of just adding it to our list of…
7 Ways to Refresh Your Playset
We were fortunate to buy our current house with a nice wooden playset already installed in the backyard. It needed a few tweaks (bolt checks, new swings and ladder), but overall was ready to play….
5 Popcorn Ceiling Removal Tips
Last week we finally checked a big box on our home ‘to do’ list – we had the popcorn ceiling removed in all the rooms! Knowing that it would be a lot of work and…
Simple DIY Scooter Stand
Our daughter recently began showing interest in learning how to ride a 2 wheel scooter. Her brother has been a great sport sharing his and trying to teach her, but it quickly became evident we…
Simple Easter Craft Gift Bags
As the realization of quarantine approached, I asked my husband to make a quick visit to the craft store. I thought a couple craft kits and extra supplies would be a bonus. He surprised us…
