The following is a guest post by storage and organization expert Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company.The holidays are upon us, one of the most wonderful times of the year! But with all the holiday shopping, parties and decor - it can also be the most expensive time of year. It's easy to feel a little less than jolly about the season’s notoriously pricey … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Holiday Decor DIY Projects
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How to Plan a Pirate Party
If planning for another humdrum party makes you want to walk the plank, why not celebrate with a pirate theme? The best aspect of a pirate theme party is that you have abundant options for decorations, activities and foods that stay in the sea-faring spirit. Set a budget and get your child working on some do-it-yourself projects to add to the festivities.Step 1Create some … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Pirate Party
The Joy Of Parenting Differently
Do you have anyone who has touched your life as a parent – whom you’ve never even met? Nine years ago, after writing Mommy Wars and struggling to find my way as a new mom of three kids, I started writing a daily online parenting blog for washingtonpost.com. “On Balance” became a surprise hit among moms, dads, babysitters, grandparents, teachers and pediatricians. People … [Read more...] about The Joy Of Parenting Differently
GoldieBlox: A New Approach To Engineering For Girls
A friend of mine emailed me a video about a female engineer, Debbie Sterling, who was raising money for her new company. Frustrated that the engineering industry was so male-dominated, she created a construction toy for little girls with the purpose of exposing them to the world of engineering. The video was so heartwarming and inspiring; I immediately wanted the toy for my … [Read more...] about GoldieBlox: A New Approach To Engineering For Girls
Let’s Craft: T-Shirt Scarf
This project comes from Jessie Jane, founder of Lilyshop: With winter just around the corner and tons of ugly old T-shirts cluttering your dresser, why not transform your wardrobe with a little do-it-yourself fashion? This super-rad T-shirt scarf looks great in any color, and you can make them to match any of your favorite outfits! Supplies 1 extra large … [Read more...] about Let’s Craft: T-Shirt Scarf