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, ...
Crafts & Creative Projects
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 ...
Simple, DIY Menu Board
I was lucky enough to get to rock some of Jen Hadfield's Home + Made line (Tatertots & Jello). I guest posted over there, doing my own little Anthro inspired recipe box. If you didn't catch it over at Tatertots & Jello, I will be posting the details soon. I got a nice little box of goodies to create with. The recipe box, of course, inspired these printable recipe cards. That, of course inspired, these printable recipe cards for marriage. Perfect for a wedding shower or to include ...
Coloring Page Binder Cover Printable
Back in my school days I was quite the doodler. Oh, and on the phone. Remember when the phone was attached to a wall and you didn't really have anywhere to go or anything to do so you would just sit at the kitchen table and doodle? I'm dating myself, huh? Or I would just keep writing some random word from the conversation over and over again. Anyone else? Well doodling is making a comeback. You heard it here first! Were you unaware it ever went out of style? I decided to bust out my doodling ...
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 ...