She says to me “mum, I want something funny to give out this Valentine’s Day. Like, I want them to smile and maybe laugh when they see it.” …and to my reply “kid, funny is my jam, let’s do this!” She may look more like her dad than me, and the grocery store check-out lady… Keep Reading
DIY Edible Playdough
Mother’s MacGyver things in desperation. This week, Edible Playdough was needed. I was looking for something fun. Something both Sofia and Stella could connect over, to play together, bearing in mind their 5 year age gap; this can sometimes be extremely tricky. We’re at a point with Stella where Playdough seems perfect but the safety precautions… Keep Reading
DIY Christmas Crackers
Hi, my name is Tairalyn, and I have a toilet paper roll ADDICTION. I SWEAR this rings true for every parent? I mean, you can do so much with a toilet paper roll. Don’t believe me, hit up Pinterest and look for yourself, you start to type in T-O-I and it finishes your sentence for you,… Keep Reading
The Best Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
It’s that time of year again PEOPLE! The leaves are turning color, the air is getting crisp and we’re slowly backing away from the iced beverages and reaching for a latte. WHY FIGHT IT! Embrace the Pumpkin Spice madness, you know you wanna! Myself along with two of my favorite people in the virtual world,… Keep Reading
DIY Hair Salon Kit for Kids
Sofia turned 6 last month and although she asked for pretty much the entire Toys r’ Us flyer I wasn’t interested in something I could find at a toy store. This time around I wanted something I knew she would use, unlike that Hatchimal that’s currently collecting dust under her bed. NO REALLY! It’s under… Keep Reading
Our Annual Outdoor Movie Night {Disaster Strikes}
((check out the full vlog at the link below)) Our annual Summer Outdoor Movie Night has come and gone, and of all things that I forget, and am forced on on THE DAY to hunt down… GOODNESS ME! Let’s just say I had a lot on my plate, deal?! The guest count was HIGH and… Keep Reading
Best Father’s Day Gifts {are free}
It’s going to take you a little more time than say building him a new BBQ or cleaning up after an afternoon of daddy DIY’s but if you ask Sammy, he will tell you this is by far his most cherished Father’s Day Gifts he’s ever recieved. I had this wild plan in my head… Keep Reading
Keeping Handwritten Notes Alive {basic invite}
I wrote and passed notes in high school EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. In fact, I have a shoe box full of handwritten notes that meant more than just a pen to paper; some they confessed high school true loves or silly moments we never wanted to say allowed but never wanted to forget. It’s no wonder… Keep Reading
FEATURE: A Festive Stagette
It’s not everyday your bestfriend gets married, and; It’s not everyday you get asked to be her Maid-of-Honor! Party Planning sorta’ runs in my blood (interesting fact; I was a wedding planner for 8 years) but this doesn’t mean I wasn’t doubting my talents this time around, as this client was extra special to me. Not only my… Keep Reading
FEATURE: Doodles By Me Shoes
I doubt this is going to come as a surprise but Sofia and I, WE LOVE A GOOD CRAFT. Clearly glitter runs through our veins and if crafting can be hereditary then it’s no doubt she got it from her mama! I stumbled across this company when looking for an indoor shoe that Sofia could take… Keep Reading