Mama The Maker

I have had more than enough time to devote to my passions during this quarantine. It’s very unfortunate that it’s taken our world to be in the state it’s in for that to happen. I am blessed that my family is healthy, and I pray that we all continue to be. I’ve had time to … More DIY Quarantine / Stay Home Doormat

This cabinet might not look so bad to some of you, but if you look down on the counter, that’s all of the stuff that also belongs in there. I am one of those people that likes to do a yearly refresh of all of the areas in our home. It helps to get rid … More Organized Snack Cabinet

So I’m always on the hunt for activities for my boys where they can use their imagination and be creative. Yesterday was the first day the boys stayed home due to the current pandemic, Corona Virus. I want to be sure that they aren’t sitting in front of electronics all day for the next 6 … More Kids Handmade Books

For the last couple of years I have been using a small corner of my living room as my craft space. It was never somewhere I wanted it to be, but the only space for it. Having scissors, peg boards, mountains of yarn, a heat press and other supplies in the main living space was … More How to turn a closet into a craft room

This summer during a regular trip to Michael’s craft store, my 5 year old noticed a Creatology Lemonade/ Market Stand. I love that Michael’s sells a variety of projects for children to color and build. But to be honest, for parents to build. So far, we’ve had a rocket ship, and pirate ship, a house, … More DIY Lemonade Stand

Over the years Jeremiah has had several different homework stations. Although they were all different, they were all out together with products from Ikea. I like to change my boys’ rooms every time they enter a new stage, infant, toddler, preschool, school age. They will outgrow tables and chairs and needs larger ones, better materials … More IKEA Homework Stations

My oldest Jeremiah, turned 10 this year, and had the choice of a party or a room makeover. It didn’t take him long to choose a room that would last years opposed to a party that would be over in a few hours. His room looked a lot like his little brothers when it came … More Gaming Room Makeover

For the past couple of years, we’ve been using these teeth brushing charts for the boys. It started as motivation for Isaiah who used to hate brushing his teeth at around a year old. Then it was helpful for Jeremiah who started slacking a little when this was solely his responsibility. I used my Cricut … More DIY teeth brushing charts

I definitely went through trial and error when it came to organizing toys for my 10 year old when he was little, so when I had my second son, I knew which ways didn’t work. It’s been important for me to have systems in place that make it easier for my boys to put things … More DIY Toy Storage