It's no secret that fall is my absolute favourite season of the year. I'm fully and unashamedly on Team #Pumpkineverything and don't see that ever changing. It's a bit weird for me right now, though--while the Northern Hemisphere is getting fully into the fall craze, we're inching ever closer to spring in New Zealand. My head keeps telling me that it's about time for spring flowers to start peeking through while my heart is saying fall colours and apple cider are just around the corner. I'm ... Read More
Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY
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