Are you sick of chalkboards yet? I hope not. As ubiquitous as they’ve become, I never really tire of the look. A few months ago, I found this shield-shaped board thrifting. It appears to be some type of game board or weird cutting board with magnets and indentations, but really, I have no idea. I […]
First day of school photo shoot chalkboard sign
My little girl started preschool last week. It’s her first time at any type of away-from-mom school or daycare, so it’s a big deal for all of us. Luckily, she LOVES school. (I knew she would.) It’s only two mornings a week, but it’s a strange sensation suddenly to have regular, scheduled time to myself. […]
Creative and crafty activities for two-year-olds
Two-year-olds can be hard to occupy. Their attention spans are still pretty short, and they’re still too young for real arts and crafts projects. While I enjoy doing messy painting projects with Elise, sometimes I need an activity that requires a less involvement on my part (and less mess too). I thought I’d share some […]
Numbers Birthday Party: The Favors
My idea for party favors started with a giant box of sidewalk chalk I got on clearance for $4. What kid doesn’t love drawing with chalk? And what goes best with chalk? Chalkboards, of course. I searched many stores for small, cheap chalkboards. Maybe they are out there somewhere, but I couldn’t find any. No […]
Chalkboard play table
This play table was formerly a mid-century coffee table I’ve had for about ten years. I got it from a thrift store for a whopping $10. When I originally bought it, the veneer was chipping and it was in sorry shape, so I painted it straight away. Since then it has gotten a couple of different […]