Category: kids

Crafts / Food / gift bag / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

May 5, 2015

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th. I always like to do something nice for my children’s teachers to make them feel special. I usually give food rather than items. Sometimes I will put some Godiva Chocolates or Truffles in a decorative gift bag like the… Read more

Crafts / eggs / How To Videos / kids

May 1, 2015

How to Make Wobbly Despicable Me Minions

In anticipation of the upcoming Minion movie, I created these wobbly Despicable Me Minions. I think the Minions are just so cute and I love both of the Despicable Me movies. Since I had a lot plastic eggs left over from Easter, I thought it would be fun to create… Read more

Crafts / kids

September 10, 2014

Cut the Rope – Create an Om Nom Figure

My kids have really been into the Cut the Rope app since I got my new smart phone. They love the little Om Nom character so much that I thought I would buy them some figures. There are so many video game and movie toys in the stores right now… Read more

Back to School / Crafts / kids / Reuse / reuseable / summer

August 8, 2014

Personalize School Supplies – DIY Ideas For All Ages

I can’t believe summer is almost over and school is starting soon. It makes me sad. The one bright spot about going school starting though is getting a lot new school supplies. I love adding a personal touch to all of the generic back to school supplies that unique and… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / kids / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

June 23, 2014

4th of July Party Ideas

I absolutely love celebrating the 4th of July — the barbecues, desserts, decorations and the fireworks are things I look forward to every year. Here are some of my ideas for creative 4th of July decorations and centerpieces using household items so you can get a start on preparing your… Read more

kids

February 13, 2014

Veggie Man

Since it was perfect packing snow, I made an Eco Friendly snowman today with the kids AKA Veggie Man. I raided the fridge and found some fun things to make our snowman come alive. We used cilantro for the hair, blueberries for the eyes and buttons, carrot nose and an… Read more

Crafts / Everything / halloween / kids / Media / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

October 27, 2013

Fun and Scary Halloween Decorations

I stopped by WBAL this morning to demonstrate how to make fun and creepy Halloween decorations using household items. I love going to WBAL…I always have a great time when I go there. http://youtu.be/NpfPrFyMtkw… Read more

Crafts / halloween / kids / Media / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

October 4, 2013

Halloween Decorations Using Household Items

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love to create fun and scary decorations to creep up my house and surprise trick-or-treaters. I also love to throw Halloween themed parties and have unusual and unexpected decorations. They serve as a great conversation piece and create a fun party environment.… Read more

Everything / kids / summer

June 30, 2013

Baby Birds

One of the things I love about the summertime is all of the local farm stands and fresh produce that is readily available. The flavor of freshly picked fruit and vegetables has such an unbelievably delicious taste and texture unlike anything you find at the grocery store. I also have… Read more

Crafts / kids / Media / Reuse / reuseable / summer / TV Segments

June 29, 2013

Fourth of July Decorations

There is still time to make some fun Fourth of July decorations for your patriotic barbecue using household items and inexpensive things found at the craft store. Here are some of my ideas I demonstrated on WBAL. Click here to watch the video.… Read more