Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
- Albert Einstein
How To DIY Chinese Jackstones from Orphan Socks
Remember playing Chinese jackstones? Nope, not the one with the rubber ball and pointy jacks, but the pillow ones, those 5 velvet-y mini bean bags of delight that you and your friends used to play after school. Find out how to make your own DIY set from orphan socks — yes, the ones whose matching pairs magically disappeared after your last load of laundry…and turn back the clock to your childhood (and bring the kiddies with you)!
DIY Yummy (and healthy) Dog Treats
Are you a dog lover who’s tired of guessing what kind of preservatives (and other unhealthy ingredients) are in their fur babies’ commercial treats? Try this simple homemade recipe from fellow dog mama, Ria, for an easy-to-make doggy treat that is not just delicious but good-for-them too. Plus, it’s safe for humans!
DIY Cheese and Pepper Pasta Your Kids Will Love
Have you ever found yourself looking at an empty pantry at the end of a very busy week and wondering how you’re going to prepare a quick, satisfying meal for the kiddos before your next grocery run? Find out how to make a well-loved, simple, two-ingredient pasta dish your kids will love to have during mealtime.
DIY Cardboard Vending Machine
A cardboard box transforms into a vending machine your child will enjoy creating! An engaging DIY project that will surely get your child’s creative juices flowing. Encourage fine motor skills, scissor skills, resourcefulness and coordination with simple materials you can find in your home.
My DIY Batik-Inspired Desk
Do you want a new look for your children’s work stations? This simple, DIY Batik-inspired design will inspire you to liven up their workspaces! All you need are leftover paint, school supplies, a steady hand and a little creativity. Personalizing their own desks and allowing them to give design input will encourage them to get excited to use their “new” desks this coming schoolyear!
DIY 5-Ingredient Veggie Dip
A simple 5-ingredient vegetable dip you can try at home. All you need are mayo, salt and pepper, vinegar and minced garlic. Enjoy a creamy, savory pairing for your Crudité of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, or any raw vegetable of your choice.
DIY Wooden Cat. For kids by kids.
Simple DIY kids’ activities to do at home. Thinking of an easy do-it-yourself project your child can do this summer? Why not come up with their own DIY tutorial using what’s at hand?
How To Parent Our Kids in the Digital Age
“As much as digital consumption is inevitable, it doesn’t mean we should allow it to take over our lives,” parenting speaker and pastor’s wife Jenn opens up about her struggles parenting in the digital age and the practical guidelines that have helped her raise her brood of four kids in this digital generation
Minimalist Style for Your WFH Space
“A minimalist set-up is one of the things that helps me focus while working from home. I believe that keeping my workspace very simple increases my productivity,” explains wife, mom and WFH banker Laidee, about how a simple work area with a minimalist mindset helps her focus so she can give her best while working from home.
New Year, New Hue for 2022! How to Introduce Pantone’s “Very Peri” Into Your Home
Need a home design refresh? Since our homes are headquarters for most of our activities nowadays, it’s always a refreshing boost to change it up once in a while. Enter “Very Peri” Pantone’s color of the year! Described as “daring and courageous,” it can be a bit tricky to use without some expert advice. Interior designer Rachelle shares some simple tricks of the trade to show us how to introduce this fresh bold color into our homes
Speaking Life: 20 New Year Declarations to Start the Year
Instead of starting the new year with resolutions why not start it with lifegiving declarations? As we start 2022, let’s go back to the basics — as every foundation determines how high or how strong the structure is, knowing who we are, who created us and who holds our hearts and our lives in His hands determines how we will face the coming year and all that is in store for us. Here’s our list of 20 lifegiving verses to declare as we welcome 2022!
11 Key Questions To Get You Started On Your Family Mission Statement
What is a family mission statement? And why is it important? As the kids get older, it’s just good practice to have in plain black and white a rundown of who you are as a family — your core values, your goals, your purpose — but not just as a whole but as individuals and what you hold near and dear to your hearts. We made a list of 11 important questions to ask so you can get started on yours — a great way to get the family together to start the new year!
DIY Simple Star Streamer / Advent Calendar
Going back to the basics: using simple materials to decorate little areas around the home which need a little TLC. Five minutes, a few things from the dollar store, some paper clips and scrap paper are all we need. Then simply clip and hang…and spend the rest of the time (you would’ve spent decorating) with the family. Merry Christmas!
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Four Christmas Traditions That Celebrate the True Celebrant
“It’s so easy to get lost in the busyness and consumerism associated with the holidays, but traditions ground us, always pointing us back to Jesus, the true reason for the season,” says wife and mom of three, Phoebe, as she counts down the days before the big Day with Christmas traditions she and her family practice to highlight the Celebrant who is truly worth celebrating
Festive Feast: How to Create An Easy Christmas Charcuterie Board
Calling, calling, all busy homemakers! Get ready to wow friends and family with this delightful and easy mini-buffet for all those upcoming Christmas parties — charcuterie boards are a busy homemaker’s dream. Husband and wife chefs Marvin and Noreena give a step-by-step guide on how to create one from pantry ingredients and a few creative supermarket hacks
Deck The Halls: Styling Your Home Meaningfully This Christmas Season
Starting early to decorate your home for the biggest holiday of the year guarantees a more stress and hassle-free Christmas season. Self-taught designer, businesswoman and mom, Jeje, inspires with simple styling ideas to get you started decorating meaningfully in the holiday spirit
“Can We Really Have Quality Time Without Quantity Time?”
To answer the age-old question that tugs at the heart and mind of many a parent, mom-of-three and longtime marriage and parenting counselor, Jennie, chimes in on what it takes to beat the clock with this seemingly eternal parenting dilemma.
