Handmade in the Heartland

Our last two days in Yellowstone with kids were the perfect mix of awe and adventure. We had already explored geysers, canyons, and wildlife, but I wanted to end the trip with two things: a classic Yellowstone moment and something totally new. We got both — watching Old Faithful erupt in all its glory and …

Our second day in Yellowstone with kids was pure adventure from start to finish. It ended up being our longest and most exciting day of the trip. We saw thundering waterfalls, hiked a mountain, and spotted more wildlife than we ever expected. It was one of those days that left us completely exhausted in the …

There are some trips that remind you how magical it is to unplug and explore nature — and visiting Yellowstone with kids was one of those for us. We had never been to Yellowstone National Park before, and we were pleasantly surprised with how much our whole family enjoyed this vacation! My husband, our four …

These easy and cute Easter mason jars are the perfect little Easter “basket” for teachers, friends and neighbors! I’m slightly obsessed with mason jars and I know I’m not the only one. Painting mason jars is easy and yields a quick and adorable result. I painted these as though they were “dipped” into Easter colors. …

Print out this fun Easter egg coloring page placemat for your kids! It’s the perfect way to keep them busy while you get a festive meal prepared!

This Halloween as you’re itching to use your Cricut machine look to this list of over 40 Halloween Cricut crafts for ideas!

In this post we show you how to make a sign with these simple steps: choosing a Halloween SVG, painting a piece of wood and cutting and applying a vinyl design with a Cricut machine. In addition to teaching you how to make a wood sign with vinyl lettering I have a list of amazing Halloween sign ideas to inspire you to make your own!

I don’t know about your house but we (and when I say we I mean my 2 toddlers) eat more hot dogs than I’d care to admit. I remember before I had kids I just knew I’d be the mom that never fed her kids hot dogs and chicken nuggets. bahahaha. Its kind of amazing the type …

This Easter bunny cheeseball is the perfect appetizer for your Easter brunch or dinner! It’s a perfect centerpiece for the table, a great conversation starter, and sure to be the center of attention!

I created this beautiful book page Easter egg wreath by decoupaging dollar store plastic eggs with pages from a paperback book. Learn how to make this wreath on your own with this step by step tutorial.

This Gold Shamrock Flower Pot is a quick and easy St. Patrick’s day craft. It’s a perfect beginner Cricut project using stencil vinyl and gold paint.

This list of over 60 St. Patrick’s Day Free Printables includes gift tags, home decor prints, banners, games, photo props and more!

Holidays are the perfect time to pull out something special for kids to do. This list of over 90 St.Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids has everything you need to entertain kids on March 17th!