For many moms, bees are something to fear. You know that they can sting, and you don’t want your child to deal with that painful experience. There might also be fear of a bee sting allergy. You worry that these insects might be potentially lethal for your child. Thankfully, most bees are not interested in […]
4 Great Excuses for a New Home Improvement Project
As a homeowner, you likely want to show off your property and feel comfortable while spending time at the location. Over time, the materials can wear down and lack the appeal and functionality that they once had in years past. If you want to maintain the space, there are a few signs it’s time to […]
3 Colorado Art Exhibits to Spark the Creative Side of Your Brain
Creative activities increase motivation, self-esteem, flexible thinking, and recognition of the strength in diversity. Creativity involves divergent thinking, drawing on social and cultural experiences, and emotional and logical inputs. All of these qualities are important in learning languages because they are vital to conveying meaning. Merely being in the presence of aesthetic art is linked […]
Can You Turn a Storage Unit Into a Workshop?
Are you one of those people who is always hopping from project to project? Do you daydream about having your own persona workshop, full of all the tools and workspace you could want? Chances are, you don’t have that kind of space at home. Maybe you don’t even have a garage or shed. But you […]
Kidcentric Valentine’s Day Crafts
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about spending a romantic evening with your significant other. Many families include their children in the festivities as well. As a matter of fact, I remember my mom buying us those cute little teddy bears with hearts or balloons. She also let us help her make Valentine’s Day crafts, like paper […]
Valentine’s Heart Thumbprint Canvas
Here’s a fun craft that you can do with the kids. This Valentine’s Heart Thumbprint Canvas makes for a great Valentine’s Day gifts for a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. There’s nothing wrong with a little controlled mess, so check it out below and have fun! Materials: ● 1 8×10 canvas ● 1 piece […]
4 Leaf Clover Stamping with Peppers
St. Patrick’s Day is coming so fast. Have you seen the St. Patrick’s Day round-up of crafts I shared the other day? Well, here is another craft that can be really fun to do with the kids. Making stamps out of things around the house has always been a fun way to make a mess, […]
29 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
I can not believe that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. This year feels like it just started. Before you know it it, it will be time to plant flowers and get the flip flops out. Not that I am complaining about it of course. So with March heading in quickly, I started […]
Ideas to Help Spruce Up Your Backyard For The Summer
It’s the time of year where we’re not only Spring cleaning indoors, but many of us have moved on to cleaning outdoors as well. I love this time of year, because I get to be creative with the space we have. We love to garden and plant and with 3 kids and 5 dogs, it […]
It’s In the Little Things – How to Update An Old Vase
Hello fellow Adventures of the Mommy Homemaker readers, this is my first article I am sharing here and I am so excited! My name is Emily Burmeister, I have a blog called Our house now a home which is all about DIY and home decor. I am really excited to be a part of […]