Slate Cheese Board / Slate Cheese Tray

DIY Slate Cheese board

If your backyard get togethers are more wine-and-cheese than hot dogs-and-lemonade, this project will fit the bill.  This slate cheese board / slate cheese tray was made from an old roof tile and some etching cream! Supplies: roof slate – can usually be found on Kijiji or Craig’s List – the more rustic, the better. two handles […]

Don’t DIY Connect 4 Game

I’m posting this article because we did the work and because we learned a few things in doing so, and if I can save you the headaches that we found, it’s worth a few minutes of reading right? My friend Lynn (of Plinko fame) is single-handedly providing all of the games for her school carnival. […]

Three Tier Stand – for Cupcakes, Collectibles or Toys

Three tier stand - easy DIY

If you’re looking to take your next party to the next level, then build a few of these easy three tier stands to showcase your goodies. Layer them with cupcakes or jars of candies and treats. Display your collectibles so that you can see all of them. In our case, Madison wanted to display her […]

Laser Tag Party

Laser Tag Party

Age 10, do you believe it? Miss Madison is now a “tween” with all the attitude and aspirations of a full-fledged teen. She has moved on from ponies to painting nails, from playing with her toys to asking Truth or Dare Questions. I know that it was bound to happen and it’s a good thing […]

Ladies Night – Host a “Favourite Things” Party!

Looking for ideas for a fun ladies night?  Have you heard of “Favourite Things”/ “Favorite Things” parties? I hosted one a couple of years ago with some besties and the ladies have been hounding me to do another one – so this past Friday we all got together for some wine, some munchies and a LOT […]