Seven snowstorms in and what feels like 217 inches of snow (and some ice) and I am ready for this to end. Let's be real. I love myself a good winter BUT I am ready for it to be over. I am trying to sell a house people! I am not the only one ready for it to be over. My kids haven't had a full week … [Read more...]
7+ Upcycled Classroom Valentines
February 7, 2014 by 8 Comments
I am all about getting rid of "stuff" this year! One of the categories that we have the most "stuff" in is crafts. We.have.a.ton.of.craft.supplies. I used to be a scrapbooker. I say used to because really just the other day is when I decided that I could no longer maintain it. I was incredibly … [Read more...]
Printable Valentine’s Day Picture and Tutorial
February 3, 2014 by 21 Comments
I'm back with another tutorial for a holiday printable. This time it is a Printable Valentine's Day Picture. I love the colors of this beautiful day. Bright, fun, a pick me up in your house for sure. The only thing that makes it better are sweet words that you can pick on your own. I posted a … [Read more...]
21 Healthy Snacks to Put In Your Child’s School Lunch
January 24, 2014 by 43 Comments
One of the toughest transitions that we have gone through, when school started full day for our family, was the lunch transition. Moving from eating lunches at home to eating lunch 5 days a week at school was more difficult than I thought. My C loves a good hot lunch. She is not a lunch meat girl … [Read more...]
Composting - How to Get Started
January 3, 2014 by 29 Comments
I have made it a goal of mine to get started with composting over this winter. Actually, as soon as possible. Last year, I watched as some scraps of food from our CSA share and meals were wasted and it made me feel terrible. As I began my garden last spring, I yearned for that mineral rich … [Read more...]
Christmas Charm Round Up for the Rainbow Loom
December 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
A month or so ago, my good friend Barb from A Life in Balance wrote a post on How to Rainbow Loom Frugally. It was a hit! Her kids have been really into creating charms using the Rainbow Loom so she was kind enough to write a round up for The Vintage Mom on some of the videos they have been using to … [Read more...]
What We Can Learn From Earthworms
December 11, 2013 by 13 Comments
One thing that I really want to grasp a hold of this winter is composting. It is the perfect time to start and learn. You can't garden (well, you can, but most are taking a break) AND it is something that you can do to benefit the garden come spring. Not only do I want to begin composting but I … [Read more...]
DIY Children’s Christmas Craft - Hand Sewn Ornament
December 3, 2013 by 19 Comments
Nothing is more fun for a kid than learning to sew. C is 6 and G is 5 and they have been sewing for well over a year so really no age is too young to start teaching them. They have sewn Tooth Fairy Bears, Easter Eggs, you name it. Allowing them to create something with their own two hands and … [Read more...]
7 Things You Need to Wrap the Perfect Gift
November 21, 2013 by 20 Comments
One thing I like to do before every gift giving season is get stocked up on cute things that make those special gifts you are giving look a little more special. There are so many easy and inexpensive ways to spruce up these gifts if you keep your eyes open for possibilities. Some of my favorites … [Read more...]
DIY Vintage Postcard Notebooks {Tutorial}
November 12, 2013 by 5 Comments
Weeks ago, I was a part of organizing a conference called CMRecharge. It was a conference filled with the most creative, intelligent, and fun attendees. Ben and Bonnie and I (the organizers) tried SO incredibly hard to fill the room with neat conversation pieces that were also sustainable. Learn … [Read more...]
