Simple DIY wood bench
You’ve seen the standing sandboxes I whipped up for one of the daycares I work at right? Well, while the kids are playing, the teachers needed a place to sit… Okay, they’re all younger than I am and could probably stand and chase kids for hours on hours – but this old broad needed a […]
How to build a standing sandbox
Have you ever watched a child play in a sandbox and thought, “That looks like fun… if only I didn’t have to wash sand out of their socks, pants, diapers, pockets, shoes and my washing machine after”? Or maybe you’re just tired of the family dog confusing the sandbox with their own personal burial ground. […]
Kids home for summer? You need a snack rack!
Kid’s are home for summer and are undoubtedly eating you out of house and home. If you want to monitor snacking to include some healthy options, and reduce your foot mileage in getting snacks for everyone, make this snack rack / snack stand for everyone to enjoy! I built this snack rack back in 2016 […]
Build your own trash and recycling centre
With free building plans from Ana White, I was able (as a beginner) to build my own trash and recycling centre for my kitchen and create a bit of extra counter space at the same time! We are GREAT recyclers in our house! (I’m so modest lol) We don’t consume any more or any less […]
DIY Cold frame / DIY mini-greenhouse
Repurpose old windows or shower doors to extentend your growing season with this simple DIY cold frame. When I told people I was going to build a cold frame, most of them asked “A what?” A cold frame is exactly what it sounds like: a transparent outdoor frame that protects plants from cold weather while […]
Build Your Own Monitor Stand
I have to show you the little section of the house where I sit and blog: It’s a corner of my bedroom and yes, most days it looks like this (I’m embarrassed to admit). Part of my problem, besides stockpiling snacks everywhere, is paper. I have books, course manuals, receipts, and a million notes that […]
Great Gift Idea – DIY Folding Lap Desk / Breakfast Tray
As soon as I saw this image from Jen Woodhouse, I knew I wanted one. Better still, I knew it would make a GREAT gift idea – I mean, who doesn’t love the idea of staying warm and cozy in bed and eating a hot breakfast, or reading the paper, or working on the computer […]