Thanks A Bunch! Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea

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Have you made Teacher Appreciation Gifts yet? Where I live, most schools still have about another month left of school so we still have time to get our gifts out! I don’t have any kids in school yet, but my little one does have a few awesome nursery workers during at MOPS and Sunday School. [...]

Turning Laundry Into A Learning Activity For Kids

Turning Laundry Into A Learning Activity at Design, Dining + Diapers

It’s Monday which means you can find me at home doing several loads of laundry and attempting to fold them all. But let’s be honest, they probably won’t get folded until next Sunday and then I’ll be ready to start the process all over again! While laundry has never been my all time favorite chore, [...]

Custom Birthday Girl Shirt Using Ink Effects

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A few weekends ago we celebrated Miss E’s big 2nd birthday (I’m still in denial) and I threw her a very girly train party. It was a blast. For her party I made her a custom “Birthday Girl” shirt that screamed ‘Girly’ to the fullest. She loves her pink and sparkles. Today, I’m going to [...]

Kiss Me! Handmade Valentine’s Day Favors

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There is no better way to show the people around you how much you care than with homemade Valentine’s, don’t you agree? Big or small it’s always the thought that counts. Today, I thought I’d give you a peek at my KISS ME Valentine’s Day Favors for this year! Simple, sweet and filled with lots [...]

Making Handprint Ornaments

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In my family giving handmade gifts to grandparents and aunts & uncles is a really big deal. From as early as I can remember, I would spend the weeks months leading up to Christmas making handmade gifts. Every year my mom and I would brainstorm different gifts I could make for my extended family and [...]

Cute Turkey Cards Using Kid’s Artwork

Turkey Cards Using Kid's Artwork by Design, Dining + Diapers

It’s almost Thanksgiving can you believe it?! I managed to sneak in one more craft before the big gathering and I thought I would share it here before it’s too late! Last weekend, Miss E and I did a little crafting together and made these Cute Turkey Cards for all the grandparents and other family [...]

A Boo-tiful Halloween Basket

A Boo-tiful Halloween Basket by Design, Dining + Diapers

Halloween is creeping up (no pun intended) and I’m trying to get everything all set for Miss E. Last year, she was only 7 months old so this will be her first year actually going trick-or-treating and going to parties. I still haven’t figured out what she is going to be (apparently not a peacock [...]

Top 10 Tuesday: Festive Fourth of July Food

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Fireworks, Food and Friends! That’s how I like to spend my Fourth of July! I have always loved July 4 and all of the festivities that go along with it. Did I mention that I owned a firework stand for almost 10 years? So random, right? Now you know I’m not kidding when I say [...]

Hole-In-One Cupcakes: A Fun Father’s Day Treat

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Are you ready for Father’s Day?! It’s only a few days away or less if you are celebrating early like us. Today, we are celebrating the special day with my Father-In-Law by having a picnic at the beach. I wanted to bring a fun treat along and since ‘Golf’ seems to be the theme of [...]

Top 10 Tuesday: Summer Activities For Kids

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I wish it felt like summer around here, but we will have to wait until July. That’s when our real summer weather starts here in Seattle. But from what it sounds like many of you are already enjoying the blissful sunshine and summer vacation! I know many moms out there are always searching for new [...]