Little O is going to preschool this year (he has an October birthday so he’ll be one of the older ones) and we have been trying to get him geared up and ready. He’s known his shapes for some time but I wanted to push him a bit further in this area. And these simple …
Gearing up for crafting at the Grove’s GAP Kids in LA!!
I can’t believe we will begin our Shine On crafting weekends in just two days! I seriously can’t wait!! If you live in the LA area please do stop in at the Grove and say hello! I’d love love love to meet you and see so many of your little artists! Our first activity will …
Impromptu photo shoot:
My talented friend Meta, of One More Mushroom (killer new blog about desiging kids spaces that you will just die for), was so nice to help me out with an impromptu photo shoot involving myself and the boys and a few of our crafts that we have worked on. I realized that I didn’t have …
Unleash Your Gap Kid’s Inner Artist
Friends, friends, friends!! If you haven’t heard yet, Mer Mag is partnering with GAP Kids to craft the next three Saturdays and it’s time to mark your calendars and get ready to Shine On!! Come on in with your Littles the next three Saturday’s and craft with Mer Mag at any of the following GAP …
Pssst Pssst! Mer Mag will be crafting for GAP Kids!!!
Friends I have been beyond excited to share some great news. Mer Mag has been asked to create crafts for GAP Kids as part of their Shine On Saturdays. I’m not only thrilled to be partnering with GAP but am over the moon about the concept behind their new Shine On campaign. The Shine On …
DIY Dry Erase Framed Gallery For Kids
Head over to Handmade Charlotte for our latest summer craft project – our easy DIY Dry Erase Framed Gallery. You’ll completely approve of this kind of coloring on your walls!
Kiwi Crate
Hi friends! Have you ever heard of Kiwi Crate? If you not you are in for a real kids crafting treat. Kiwi Crate contacted me and asked if they could send over a box of fun craft kit items for the boys. Well, being obsessed with this sort of thing, we of course said yes! …
For Baby:
Bit by bit I’ve been trying to stock up on a wardrobe for baby girl (Due Oct. 4). With my two boys, I had it down as to how I dressed baby: soft knit kimono tops paired with knit pants or the occasional skinny jean. Simple soft soled shoes that came on and off easily. …
River Raft DIY
It’s been so hot lately and we needed a kids craft that allowed us to get wet, wet wet! This river raft, made from duct tape, card board and water bottles, was just the thing. Head on over to Handmade Charlotte to get the full DIY. And for more duct tape fun, take a look …
I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy…
As usual we had a fabulous time at my family’s Fourth of July reunion in Colorado and as usual, we went all out. This year we decided to go with the birth of America, 1776 theme and the end result was nothing short of amazing. My mother created a lovely patriotic environment complete with …


