Father's Day is less than a month away, so the hunt for the perfect gift has begun! Here are my top 3 picks: Customized Book: My Dad Loves Me We gave this adorable book to the hero of our story last year for Father's Day, and it has been a big hit! It's very simply customized with names, plus a title page with room for a photo and short little note. So so cute. Order it here. DIY Father's Day Treat Jar For the man with a sweet tooth, have your little ones help you customize a treat jar (to be enjoyed only by him) with all of his favorites. Ours would be full of German ...
No Sew Tutu How To in 2 Steps
Tutu How To in Two Steps ... say that 5 times fast (ha!). I've made MANY a tutu in my day, and there are so many ways to approach this! My favorite/quickest go to is done in two super easy steps: Here's What You Need Tule. I prefer to buy rolls of tule 6" wide because it makes for way less cutting than if you were to buy tule by the yard. I used about 50 yards of tule for this one (you can order here on etsy or pick up at any craft store). Scissors Ribbon or elastic waist band. If you use the elastic waist band like I did for this one, you will need hot glue or hand stitch to ...
DIY Winter ONEderland: A Party for a December Baby
I'm not gonna lie, one of the most exciting things (for me) about having kids is the perfect excuse to plan fun, etsy'd out, parties. Adults just don't get into tutus and themed party props without a little one motivating the celebration (and cheers to you exceptions, ahem San Franciscans, Bay to Breaker participants, etc!!). That said, I started dreaming up ideas for OBG's first birthday long before she was born. My husband looked at me like I was insane the first time I asked him, excitement and concern in my eyes, "WHAT on earth will we do for her first birthday?! It'll be in winter!" I was ...
7 Adorable (and Easy) DIY Baby Halloween Costumes
Something you should probably know about me is ... I am obsessed with costumes. Even more so if I have an excuse to make one myself. When I sold/donated all of my belongings (except four boxes and two suitcases) to leave San Francisco and move in with my then-boyfriend in Chicago, my tub of costumes made the trip. My mom explains that I can't help it. "It's in your blood!" she says. Her side of the family is from New Orleans and they are constantly dressing up well into their senior years (God, I love them!). My husband and I joke that making costumes for babies was among the top reasons for ...