Simple scrap wood armrest table

Armrest table, armrest tray, couch arm table, sofa arm table

Nothing says love like a handmade gift.  This simple scrap wood armrest table takes almost no time to make, is beautiful and functional and costs next to nothing… except for the love you put into making it. I’ve been thinking about the Holidays this year, and while my family is fortunate and I have been […]

How to make hot cocoa bombs

Hot cocoa bombs, hot chocolate bombs

A decadent winter treat for your family, friends and neighbours, these hot cocoa bombs are easy to make and very inexpensive to give.  How to make your own hot chocolate bombs at home here.  I guess hot chocolate bombs are all the rage on Tik Tok. That’s where the girls found a video of one […]

Sunshine bags – with free printable label

Delivering sunshine bags

In this isolated, quarantined, socially distanced and stay-at-home world, finding things to do can be exhausting.  I decided to challenge my girls to come up with Sunshine bags for friends and family and it brightened both our and their day immeasurably. Good morning friends! How’s isolation treating you? I’m lucky in that I am a […]

Valentine’s for Couples (in a DIY top hat container)

DIY top hat container, Repurposed hot cocoa container

Repurpose a coffee or hot cocoa canister into an adorable top hat that you can fill with Christmas cookies, Easter treats or sexy Valentine’s gifts for couples. Okay Dad, stop reading right here. Seriously, you DON’T want to scroll any further….  (I know I’m 46 guys, but he’s still my Dad – I don’t want […]

These are a few of my favourite things… Best buys 2019

I’ve been meaning to write this blog post for some time, and with the Holidays right around the corner it seemed like a great opportunity to share a few of my favourite things… just in case you know someone that these might be good for. As a blogger, I often get “samples” to test and […]

Make your own Christmas shirt

Christmas shirt, You'll shoot your eye out shirt, A Christmas Story shirt, DIY Christmas shirt

Do you have access to a cutting machine?  If so, (even if it’s a friend that has one) you can make your own Christmas shirt in a few easy steps! I have to start by saying these ideas are plagiarized. I don’t mean I was “inspired by”, I mean I copied the idea entirely – […]

Handmade Gift Challenge – Who doesn’t need a charging station?

DIY charging station, iPad charging station, iPhone charging station

What do you gift someone that has everything?  Chances are a DIY charging station (or two) would be a welcome addition to most homes and for most anyone over the age of 8.  Today I’m sharing the plans as part of the #HandmadeGiftsChallenge on Instagram.   🎶 Good morning, good morning!  🎶 (in my best […]