by Krista Fabregas | Christmas, DIY Decor Videos |
Here’s a stylish twist to a Christmas tradition. If the kids want to make looped garlands this year, instead of construction paper, give them some sparkly Christmas ribbon. You’ll end up with garlands with a bit more bling – and the kids will love...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Decor Videos, DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Thanksgiving Ideas |
Ah, the kid’s table… the spot where, if lucky, you might corral busy youngsters for a whopping seven minutes during Thanksgiving dinner. It’s always just enough time for them to smear potatoes across their face, drop their plate on the floor, then...
by Krista Fabregas | Thanksgiving Ideas |
Fall seems to be a time of decorating quick-change. Within 60 days, we move from spooky Halloween décor, to russet-hued fall colors, to Christmas sparkle and shine. Add to that holiday entertaining, parties, shopping and kid’s school needs, and the holiday season...
by Krista Fabregas | Entertaining Tips & Tricks |
‘Twas the weekend before Thanksgiving and all through the house,” how are you preparing for the Big Day? Well, I guess the obvious answer is I’m avoiding the issue and blogging! Joking aside, I love hosting Thanksgiving, I think even more than...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Retro- and vintage-look toys are a great decorator trick for adding kid-friendly, whimsical charm to busy family spaces. These fun, stylized toys complement many looks from casual to eclectic, and since they’re modern toys, you can be sure they’re safe to...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! For Kids |
My online buddy Amanda Formaro (author of the fabulous CraftsbyAmanda.com blog) just published her latest, and perhaps greatest, craft MANIA book — STAR WARS MANIA! Chock-full of Star Wars-inspired crafts and activities, it’s sure to inspire little...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
Just when I thought it was safe to pull out my skinny jeans, I find a Microwave S’mores Maker offered by one of my favorite kitchen manufacturers. I think to myself, hmm. S’mores, at home, without flaming marshmallows streaking through the air and landing...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety |
Disaster can strike anywhere, at any time. And though you may have little or no control over events in a given situation, you can better protect your family with a little planning and preparation. As the kids start back to school and new schedules are being made, now...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety |
Welcome, summer! School is out and families are looking forward to spending a little quality time together – usually away from home enjoying the great outdoors. Whether it’s a three-week vacation camping in the mountains, a week at a theme park, or a weekend at...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety |
Fall brings about many changes – crisp cool air, new school schedules and holiday visits. These are just a few of the things that change the family routine and – believe it or not – increase the risk of accidental poisonings! Here are a few hints to help protect your...
by Krista Fabregas | Kid-Smart Kid's Rooms |
We bought a white iron daybed for my then-three-year-old daughter’s “big girl bed.” Daybeds are decorative and functional choices in kids’ rooms for many reasons. First, without the trundle unit underneath, daybeds provide ample out-of-the-way...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Kid-Smart Kid's Rooms, Organizing & Storage |
Kids books come in many shapes and sizes which can make storing them on shelves or between bookends difficult – not to mention messy and often hard for little ones to manage! Our solution? We made handy DIY decorative book baskets to help kids easily sort and...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Halloween Ideas, Living Spaces |
It’s So Easy it’s Spooky! Two simple polar fleece panels come together without a single stitch to create a cuddly no-sew fleece pillow perfect for crisp fall weather — and scary stories! This is a great family craft project. Anyone who can tie a knot...
by Krista Fabregas | Entertaining & Party, Gift Ideas & Gift Guides, Snacks & Party Fare |
Homemade recipe in a jar gifts with beautifully layered ingredients topped with a flourish are a thoughtful and economical way to treat friends, coworkers, neighbors or teachers to the flavors of the season. And making them is easy and fun – especially if you get the...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Living Spaces |
Got a little extra wall space? Showcase your snapshots, favorite family pictures or gotta-see-it candid shots in a great-looking family photo gallery that’s easy to change and update as your photo collection grows. Materials: Gallery-style photo frames...
