We usually bring home our groceries in cardboard boxes, so I always have an abundance of them. When we don't use them for throwing trash or storing things, I use them for various craft projects.Most of the time, I end up making Summer and Emma all sorts of cardboard toys. They never last long, maybe three weeks max, even shorter if Emma has her way with it, but it's a fun, inexpensive way to encourage creative and imaginative play at home. It's also a great way to teach them how to recycle and be resourceful. Even if they break after a few days, it wouldn't matter because they don't cost a Read More
Weekend Snapshots: A FUNtastic Birthday!
This weekend was all about celebrating my nephew and godson, Vito, who turned four last November 8. His parents threw him a super fun and colorful party yesterday and the theme Vito chose for his celebration was "all my favorite things." That meant it was a spectacular mix of Monsters Inc, Lego, animals, paint and crayons. Martine, his Mom, asked me to help out with decor. Of course, I was happy to do it! I included some of Vito's drawings in this party invite I made for him. Super easy paper buntings made by yours truly, with a little help from Summer too. Ton, Vito's Dad, asked me Read More