Growing up with Manhattan Toy just keeps getting better

by Christina Refford | DIY

When my kids were little, Manhattan Toy’s Whoozit and Skwish were among their favorite playthings. And while they are still tried-and-true gifts for all the younger nieces and nephews in our lives, I am thrilled to find a fun and creative line of...

5 easy handmade Mother’s Day card ideas from the kids. Promise.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

Yes, we’re getting down to the wire on Mother’s Day cards and crafts. You’ve got just two more days–unless you’re sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we’ve got some cool DIY Mother’s Day card...

Special DIY Mother’s Day crafts and cards to really make someone’s day

by Christina Refford | DIY

With Mother’s Day just a few days away, it’s time to focus on the little handmade touches that make the day so special and heartfelt. Along with breakfast in bed ideas, we’ve got a bunch of ideas for very special handmade cards and little banners...

Making your own Mother’s Day jewelry with a little help from Martha. (And Darcy.)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

This week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board–which, by the way, has been so much fun. Have you stopped by yet? So I was excited to get a look at what Darcy Miller,...

7 easy DIY craft ideas for National Teacher Appreciation Day or end of year teacher gifts

by Christina Refford | DIY

With the end of the school year looming (cue the screams of delighted children everywhere), it’s time to start thinking of ways to thank the tireless, wonderful, and inspiring teachers in our kids’ lives. And with tomorrow being National Teacher...

Make your own Earth with these 5 cool Earth Day crafts for kids

by Christina Refford | DIY

Of all the Earth Day craft ideas I’ve seen that get creative when it comes to reusing and recycling, I love the idea of making an actual Earth on this very important day. Here are five cool Earth Day crafts for kids that we hope will encourage discussion and...

How to learn origami? The ultimate resource

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

My daughter came home the other day asking to learn origami. Sadly, all I could remember from my youth was how to make a butterfly. And then I realized after about six tries that…um, I didn’t remember that either. After much searching, I’m so happy...

Some walls like to be drawn on.

by Stephanie Slate | DIY

There’s something about wallpaper that feels like more of a commitment than paint. Maybe it’s the glue. Maybe it’s the hours of labor spent lining it up juuuust right. But I think I’ve found a cute wallpaper idea that might be worth the...

What to do with Easter Peeps (besides eat them all)

by Christina Refford | DIY, Easter Gifts

Every year at this time, I get lured into buying way-too-many packages of those brightly colored Easter Peeps. And though I have no problem consuming sugar, even I can only eat a few of them before I get the jitters.  So, I’ve pulled together some...

Hop to it and get crafting for Easter!

by Christina Refford | DIY, Easter Gifts

Though Easter is coming up quickly, for my kids it feels like Peter Cottontail is taking his sweet old time getting here. While we wait, I’ve found a bunch of cool Easter crafts that will keep them busy…and not make you crazy with prep or clean up....

9 ways kids can decorate Easter Eggs without dyeing them

by Christina Refford | DIY, Easter Gifts

Decorating Easter eggs is a tradition in our household, but after doing it the same way for over ten years, we’re thinking of changing things up. Instead of dropping white eggs into colored dye, I’ve rounded up a bunch of non-dye Easter egg decorating...

A Passover craft idea that you can eat when you’re done. How’s that for easy clean-up?

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

It’s just a few days until Passover, and this awesomely clever craft idea offers one fun way to get the kids excited. Besides promising them matzoh sandwiches in their lunch for a week.   We love this Passover Matzoh House found at Epicurious. A take on the...