Christmas

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Science & Sensory Play

Simple and Adorable Snow People Sensory Kit

For a friend's gift two years ago I came up with a quick play dough sensory kit featuring snow people and made extra for my own kids. We loved the premise and I figured I had to share it with you in case you're looking for something similar for yourself or as a gift too.

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

My Spin on an Amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe I Came Across

I recently came across this incredibly simple pumpkin cheesecake recipe that I needed to share with you... especially once I hacked it to create a chocolate version!

Craftiness

My Tinseled Iteration of the LEGO® Bonsai Tree

After creating my autumn themed LEGO® bonsai tree I couldn't stop. I had to follow up with a tinsel coated Christmas version too. Come check out how I did it, see the final images, and get ideas on how I might do it differently next time!

Science & Sensory Play

Simple and Exciting Sensory Play Gift Ideas

Are you looking for a simple gift idea for kids? Why not put together a simple sensory play kit? Here's the one I put together this year for Christmas and so many other ideas you could do too.

Sewing

52 Week Sewing Challenge in 2020... All Challenges Accepted!

Are you looking for ideas on what to sew? How about 52 ideas? I took part in the 52 weeks of sewing challenges on Facebook this year and not only did I sew something each and every week but I kept my submissions on topic! Here's an overview for you.

Craftiness

Simple, Easy, and (Sometimes) Free Advent Calendar Ideas

Are you debating making an advent calendar this year? Are you trying to think of ways to make this Christmastime magical? Here are ways that we've filled in our advent calendar throughout the years to help you have a great December.

Sewing

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

Simple Toddler Started Christmas Tree Cards

Does your child enjoy stamps or do they smear instead of lift? Did you attempt to make Christmas cards and aren't sure how to continue? Why not turn your child's smears into something more deliberate by turning their art into a Christmas tree?

Craftiness

Toddler Scribble Cards

Is your child in a scribble phase? Are you looking at getting them involved making cards? Why not use tape to create a defined white space in their scribbles?

Sewing

The Olivia Top

I found a great pattern that works with quilting cotton all the way to light-weight knits! Truly a costume shirt depending on the kids' favorite characters!

Sewing

52 Weeks of Sewing

Thanks to the 52 Week Sewing Challenge on Facebook I was able to constantly keep creating this year. This was a perfect reason to create a recap post of 2018. I've included links for all fabric and patterns I used (that weren't forgotten in my stash).

Craftiness

Ornament Storage

As we're starting to think about putting all our Christmas decorations away we also have to think about how to store them. Here's a solution I tried that didn't quite work for me and what we're now using now if you're interested.

Craftiness

Wooden Nativity

Are you looking for a new nativity scene. I bought an unfinished wooden one from Etsy and finished it off myself. There's so many different ways you could finish your nativity.

Sewing

Create a Fabric Name Tag

Are you looking to create a simple and adorable name tag? I took knit scraps and turned them into adorable labels for our Christmas stockings!

Sewing

Easy Quilted Christmas Stockings

Are you looking at upgrading your Christmas stocking this year? I love these stockings. They look difficult and quilted and were so easy to sew up.

Science & Sensory Play

Splitting Up a Large Toy For Your Advent Calendar

Are you wanting to add small gifts to an advent calendar but don't want all those small items hanging around the house afterwards? Why not buy one large toy and split it up over the month. You end up with one toy and your child had several days of opening joy.

Science & Sensory Play

Sensory Activity Ideas For Your Advent Calendar

Some of our Christmas Advent Calendar related toys and activities.

Craftiness

Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Ornaments

Are you looking for more Christmas tree ornaments? Do you want to get your kids involved? Why not use plastic ornaments and fill them with simple objects like pompoms and pipe cleaners. So easy and the kids will have a blast!

Craftiness

Christmas Handprint, Footprint, and Fingerprint Door Hanging Sign

How I created a winter scene on a stretched canvas using my kids' feet and hands.

Craftiness

Christmas Advent Calendar

Are you looking at trying to fit fun things in before Christmas but don't want to get overwhelmed. Why not schedule it out on an Advent Calendar and you know what to do each day.