A DIY Advent calendar with all the details already handled for you. I'm so excited about this project! I know this advent calendar looks super cute and maybe even a little overwhelming, but you are going to be amazed at how easy it is! You guys...it is a kit!! Everything you need, but a glue gun comes in the kit. Even cooler is my blogging friend Katie from Sweet Rose Studio designed it! You can find this fun Crafternoon kit at JoAnns. When I saw Katie's face on the packaging I ...
Crafts
Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft
This paper strip pumpkin craft is simple, affordable and easy adapted for any age or decor. This is one of those projects that started off one way and went a complete different direction. The original inspiration being the paper strip Christmas tree craft I did with the kids a few years back. We must really love our paper strips, because we also have this paper strip caterpillar tutorial brought to you by Quinn. Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft Today's paper strip pumpkin craft is ...
DIY Train Costume
Hudson is obsessed with trains. He makes Eleanor hold his shoulders, calls himself a black steam engine and runs around the house yelling, "all aboard" and "choo choo". In fact, Saturday morning while Ross and I enjoyed our coffee and the kids collected sticks for my wreath (check that out here), they also ran in circles around the train track we drew on the sidewalk with chalk. Well that box I cut a hole in for my wreath that I referenced earlier this week, became a train. It wasn't a plan, ...
DIY Fall Stick Wreath
I talked about money being tight and really needing to focus on priorities to get our finances in a place that makes us happy and comfortable. If you missed that post, you can catch it here. I'm sure a lot of you are in the same position. As luck would have it, I'm a craft supply hoarder. I definitely have my share of paints, adhesives, strings and the basic crafting items. I've been itching to decorate for fall. The easiest way to do that would be to drop a couple hundred bucks at various ...
Make Cheap School Supplies Fun & Durable
This post brought to you by The Duck Brand. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Balancing Home. It is officially back to school season. Notice the supply displays in all the stores? Some of my friends from other parts of the country are already back at school! We don't start until September 1! We all like pretty things, but sometimes the 15 cent folders just make more sense. Amiright? If you want to stock up on the more bland and cheaper school supplies, I have a super fun ...
