Madeline is the most Harry Potter crazy of all my kids and she's going full on with a Harry Potter themed bedroom. She has the Sorting Hat Weaving I made a few years back, a Hogwarts painting I did at a painting studio in Illinois, her Hufflepuff banner, and all sorts of bits and pieces. She's turning the nook with her desk into her Harry Potter space and I'm way more than happy to help her along. I made this crazy easy Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY as a fun addition to her ... Read More
Rainbow Row Houses Tea Towel Embroidery
So much of my crafting inspiration comes directly from my travels. I've never travelled and *not* come home with fresh ideas that were a direct result of where I'd been. Whether it's unique craft supplies, skylines, or embracing a new culture, creativity and travel go hand in hand. This rainbow row houses tea towel embroidery is just one example of how I've brought our travels into our home. This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: tea towel (preferable in a neutral colour--these ... Read More
Dragon Fruit Fruit Salad Bowls
My family goes crazy over fresh fruit. We love picking up whatever catches our eye at the local farmers' market and if there's something that New Zealand has in abundance, it's fresh fruit. The girls have been introduced to a larger variety of fruit since we've been here and were taken with the idea of dragon fruit from the first time they saw it in the supermarket. I mean, it has dragon in the name and looks so different! These Dragon Fruit Fruit Salad Bowls use fresh fruit and are a fun way to ... Read More
Five Family Friendly Hikes in New Zealand
New Zealand has ample opportunities for hiking through incredible scenery, including many family friendly paths for you to enjoy with your children. Whether you are a local looking for a new spot to explore or a visitor seeking New Zealand’s natural beauty, these five hikes are sure to create a memorable day for you and your family. A Waterfall Hike Taranaki Falls Loop in Tongariro National Park is a six kilometer walk that can be completed in about two hours. Halfway through the ... Read More
Pom Pom Cat Ears Headband
Cat ears headbands are still all the rage with my kids--they're not just for Halloween anymore! Alice recently surprised me with a super cute pom pom cat ears headband DIY that she made herself. The only thing she wasn't thrilled with was that she only had small rainbow pom poms and she wanted bigger black ones. I tracked down the pom poms she wanted and we made this super easy craft together. This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: black pom poms pink pom poms glue ... Read More
Why Fall is the Best Time to Travel
Spring has flowers, summer has beach weather, and winter has snow sports but people rarely think about traveling in the fall. It’s so easy to associate fall with back to school that it's easy to forget that it's the perfect travel season. If you know me, you know that it is my absolute favourite season and I'm here to convince you that fall is the best time to travel. It’s Cheaper to Travel For nearly all of the Northern Hemisphere, fall is considered the off-season. This means ... Read More