Congratulations, you’re having a baby! Now it’s time to gather your friends, family, and loved ones and enjoy a lovely afternoon of hors d'oeuvres, pastries, games, and gift opening. Of course, you can always get a few generic baby shower invites from the gift shop down the street and mail them … [Read more...]
DIY Printable Princess Holly’s Fairy Wand Invitations for a Ben & Holly Themed Birthday Party
My daughter is a big fan of Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom and we had a Ben and Holly themed birthday party for her fourth birthday. You will find below printable PDF files as well as step by step instructions to make Princess Holly wands. You can just make wands to hand out or turn them into … [Read more...]
DIY, Eco-Friendly and Personalized Chocolate Rakhis for Raksha Bandhan
As much as we love the lovely rakhis available in the market, the DIY bug doesn't leave me! Although I have put most part of crafting on the backburner until I really have leisure time to pursue them, I still like to take up easy, no-fuss projects. This time, I got the kids to make some easy-peasy … [Read more...]
Easy, DIY Paper Sail Boats
Easy DIY paper sail boats make for a fun party craft and trying to sail them in water makes for a fantastic party activity! Spend a few minutes making a colorful paper boat and then spend hours playing indoors with or without water. Cool Moms Make Paper Boats You would think that looking like … [Read more...]
DIY Peppa Pig Cardboard House
So you have a Peppa Pig fan in your home too? Same pinch! Whether you want to make for them a play thing or a decoration for a Peppa Pig birthday party like I did, here is the easiest way to make a DIY Peppa Pig Cardboard House. The bright yellow house with the red roof is the center of Peppa … [Read more...]
DIY Ivy Wreath Topiary
An Artificial Ivy pot gets a Makeover for Christmas! Christmas is that time of the year when I start eyeing everything with an intention to make it more festive. Decorating for Christmas a perfect excuse to give everyday items a makeover and avoid spending on new decorations every year. Here's how … [Read more...]
A Chocolate Wreath to Make Children’s Day Special
What do you think of when thinking of gift ideas for kids? Toys, books - and chocolates, of course! This year, I am making a chocolate wreath to surprise the kids on Children's Day. Sharing my step by step instructions and ideas for this special gift idea. Coming from Mom, Chocolates are a … [Read more...]
Cloth Books for Babies and Toddlers
Start early with books is what we are all told. But how exactly do you hand a book to a baby without it being torn (or eaten up!). My kids' earliest books were cloth books and I have also gifted some to my friends' children. They all seem to love them! Sharing with you our cloth books and how I made … [Read more...]
Toy Review: DIY 3D Santa Claus by Toiing
Christmas is HUGE in my house! Part of it has to do with the fact that I have been an international blogger/web publisher for 13 years now and my kids have grown up seeing me craft and decorate for many holidays. December is full of Christmas for my kids and I plan plenty of themed activities of … [Read more...]
Jumboo Funny Characters DIY Craft Kit Review + Giveaway
After the wonderful response to the first DIY Craft Kit review and giveaway from Jumboo, I am back with another fun and creative kit! Jumboo Funny Characters kit is a great way for kids to create decorations for their room. It was also a great way to bond with my son :) Here's my full review of … [Read more...]