Welcome to the Making of a Mom DIY Shop! Here I have assembled some of the craft ideas, DIY ideas, printables and more for you to easily purchase. I know sometimes we have intentions of making the craft, or gathering different printables to entertain our kids, but it just doesn't happen. Here is an easy place to purchase the kits. I have done the work for you!Products are listed in the order they fall throughout the year. Keep scrolling to see everything. All Occassion Personalized … [Read more...]
How to Put Together a Last-Minute Halloween Party
Halloween is literally right around the corner. Like many of you, I have decided to throw a last-minute Halloween party. Have no fear though because throwing a Halloween party, last-minute, isn’t all that hard. Let’s dig in.#1. Make a guest list.To properly prepare for a Halloween party, you need a guest list. A guest list is what will help you put together that party. Knowing who is coming is crucial in properly prepping for the party. If everyone doesn’t show up, that’s okay! At least … [Read more...]
DIY BOO Kit
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBiasWhen my husband and I were in college we loved to do cutesy things like ding dong ditching our friends and leaving a treat on their porch. We would often do it around holidays. We would "Heart Attack" people for Valentine's Day. "Egg" people for Easter (No real eggs were used in that fun). We would leave a plate of goodies at Christmas and for Halloween we … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Halloween and Novelty Contact Lenses
There are few things in life better than shocking friends with bold choices that stir things up from the everyday routines. The whole point of drastically-colored contact lenses is to add a little drama into a night out, and often you'll see them used around Halloween so would-be vampires, werewolves and crazy clowns get that added authenticity into their costume. Unfortunately these cheap novelty lenses just aren't safe enough to be used at any time of the year, and the FDA has made this clear … [Read more...]
10 Creative Uses for Candy Corn
Candy corn is a classic Halloween treat, and one that you can find easily and inexpensively. And while a bag of candy corn is great for snacking on, it has some other fun and practical uses as well. Take a look below at 10 creative uses for candy corn that you can try this Halloween season and really get your bang for your candy corn buck!1. Pretty up a picture frame. Use hot glue to glue candy corn on a picture frame. Add a coat of Mod Podge over the candy to seal it and you have the … [Read more...]
Ghost Craft Stick Puzzle
My kids love it when I have easy crafts that they can make for upcoming holidays. This Ghost Craft Stick Puzzle is so easy and fun, even my toddler can do it! The fun of creating it continues since the craft is really a puzzle. Halloween craft and game in one!Materials- large craft sticks Any white craft paint Any black craft paint Paint brushes Duct tapeDirections- 1. Tape the back of seven craft sticks together, with one piece of tape2. Then paint all of your craft sticks … [Read more...]
10 Dollar Tree Halloween Must Haves
You already know that Dollar Tree is your one stop shop for deals, and the Halloween season is no exception. Your local Dollar Tree is the perfect place to find many of the Halloween items you may want or need, and for just a buck a piece you can afford to stock up. Take a look below at 10 Dollar Tree must haves that need to go into your cart this Halloween season. This isn’t a trick, but real treats you can enjoy! Take a look.1. Costume props. Dollar Tree sells themed costume props that … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Winter Soldier Costume
Here is a simple Do It Yourself Winter Soldier costume. All you need is:black long sleeve shirt grey long sleeve shirt black glove black pants red heat transfer material thick black markerOptional items:goggles face mask shoulder strapsMaking the Shirt The shirt is the only thing that you need to make for this costume. All you need to do is remove a sleeve from the black shirt and add lines and a red star to the grey shirt.The Complete Costume Put … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from Baymax
How cute is that picture? Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!Big Hero 6 is coming to theaters SOON- in 1 week! November 7 is the big day to head to theaters to see it!Like BIG HERO 6 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyBigHero6Follow Walt Disney Animation Studios on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyAnimationFollow BIG HERO 6 on Tumblr: http://bighero6fans.tumblr.com/Visit the Website: http://www.disney.com/BigHero6 … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Pumpkin Craft
I am always up for a fun project- especially one that is fun, simple and quick! I had one of these mini wooden crates lying around and thought I would make a little pumpkin/candy dish out of it. Heres what you need. A wooden crate- any size would do. In fact a large one could be made into a pumpkin with its bottom on the surface and using a side or both sides as the pumpkin. Since I had a small one I decided to use it on its side instead of its base. I have seen these for really cheap … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Halloween Movies
I've teamed up with Walmart.com to tell you all about their movie selection. All opinions 100% my own. Have you browsed the Walmart.com children's movies selection recently? Well they have some awesome movies for super low prices! As I was browsing I started finding all these great Halloween movies my family loves, so I thought I'd share some of my top family friendly Halloween movie picks - in case you want to have some spooky family fun this month! We love to have family movie … [Read more...]
Make Your Gifts Personal – Zoey’s Attic
I'm so excited to be teaming up with Zoey's Attic for a second year to be featured in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.Last year I was lucky enough to work with Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts on my Holiday Gift Guide and received two adorable Trick or Treat bags for my older two kids. Last year my baby wasn't old enough to participate in the fun that is Trick or Treating. This year he is ready for the action and so once again, I turned to Zoey's Attic and their … [Read more...]
DIY Dress Up: Construction Worker
This is DIY Dress up #2 - the Construction Worker (Check out #1). In this set we have:Construction Worker vest Construction hard hat Tool beltConstruction Worker vest We picked up a Construction vest at our local JoAnn craft store and decided to accessorize the "Construction Worker" with some easy DIY crafts.A Construction Worker uses a lot of tools to get the job done, and where does he keep those tools? In a tool belt! Tool BeltI say this in every heat transfer … [Read more...]
DIY Dress Up: Mailman
At our house I have one daughter and two sons, yet we have a TON of girl dress up clothes and not so many boy dress up clothes! I decided to change that! Get ready for a 5 series post on simple DIY boy's dress up outfits.Here's a DIY Mailman Dress up outfit. In this set we have:Mailman vest Mail bag LettersMailman vest We picked up a Mailman vest at our local JoAnn craft store and decided to accessorize the "Mailman" with some easy DIY crafts.No Mailman is complete … [Read more...]
Want to Be Like ‘Cap’ – Captain America Costumes
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.My son is too little to watch Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, but he isn't too little to love Mavel's American Superhero. He has definitely caught Captain America fever and was so excited to receive this costume. Your little soldier will feel like the buffest, toughest superhero in this Captain America Avengers Classic Muscle … [Read more...]
