One of my most favorite birthday traditions is a memory or autograph book of some sort. I started this on my first born's first birthday by having everyone in attendance autograph a few baseballs. They turned out so cute and currently reside on a shelf in his room. If you can't think of a specific item for your party guests to sign, I suggest finding a special book each year that either … [Read more...]
New Mama Gift Ideas
In a few short weeks, my third pregnancy will come to an end. And while there are definitely things I will miss about being pregnant {feeling those mid-day baby hiccups for example}, I'm pretty sure having our new baby here will be much better! I also know that I'm going to be completely exhausted, underfed, and probably wearing pj's and yoga pants for a solid 2-3 months right outta the … [Read more...]
Easy Diaper Cake Tutorial
One of my favorite baby shower gifts to give/make are diaper cakes. I think they are awesome because they are made with a baby essential--diapers--and then you can add lots of other cute baby items to it as well to decorate it! To make a 3-tier diaper cake, you'll need: 2-3 bags of diapers clear hair elastics {those teeny tiny ones} a cardboard cake round ribbon flower stems wooden … [Read more...]
DIY Wooden Teething Ring
In my littlest's Easter basket this year, I kept it really simple and only included things that I knew he'd love. So I added some cereal puffs, a few board books, a sippy cup, and a sweet DIY Wooden Teething Ring that I made myself! It was so simple and took just a few minutes to put together! You'll need just a few things to make one {or two} for your little guy or gal... wooden teething … [Read more...]
Mini Hair Bow Tutorial
Before the New Year, I shared my tutorial for easy mini hair bows over at Smart School House. In case you missed it, here it is again! These bows make the perfect gift for any little girl in your life and would be super cute in an Easter basket or as part of a fun birthday gift as well. Now, if you're a Wait Til Your Father Gets Home regular, you know that I really have no reason to be … [Read more...]