Here’s an Easy DIY Nativity Set with FREE Printable.
Our lovely intern Tania illustrated this adorable nativity set for us all to print and enjoy with our families! I simply printed it out on Ink-Jet compatible fabric and let the kids go wild with fabric markers and glitter paint. This is a fun craft project for the whole family that can be completed in just a few hours. If you are feeling extra fancy, you can make a cardboard box manger like we did here!
Read on for the free nativity printable download and the details in how to make your own Nativity Set. (more…)
Dino Menorahs, Santa Babies, and Champagne: Friday I’m in Love
DIY Project We’re Loving: I’m in awe over the 8 Days of DIY Menorahs Ciaran from Momfluential has been making, like this Plastic Dinosaur Menorah.
Idea I Wish I Had Thought Of First: Jaime sent over this brilliant idea she spotted on the Just Married and Cooking Facebook page: Freeze pomegranate seeds and put a few in your champagne to keep it cold. I know what I’m doing this weekend.
Mind-Blowing, Adorable, and Hilarious: While I was catching up on the important news of the world, I spotted this adorable Swimming Santa Baby, which reminded me of these hilarious Underwater Dog Photos, but my mind was officially blown when I watched Real Dogs Driving Real Cars.
We’ve had holiday photos on the brain…
5 Adorable Props for Your Holiday Photo and 10 DIY Ways to Display Holiday Photo Cards. In the midst of all the fun, don’t forget to grab your camera for these 5 Moments to Capture this Holiday Season.
Keep all gadgets safe and secure (and looking so cute) with these 10 DIY Covers for Your Laptop, Tablet, and Phone.
Come join the Instagram fun with our weekly contest. Follow @PrudentJacinda and @PrudentJaime. Leave your @ in the comments and we will follow you too! Last week it was all about the #cutestcozykids and @detrimentalbeauty was our lucky winner!
This week the holidays are in full swing with…
Baby’s First Christmas: The Complete DIY Guide
DIY Crochet Bonnet
Patchwork Baby Onesie Christmas Stocking
Top Knot Baby Hat
Personalized Nursery Art and Crochet Pennant Garland
Beginner Baby Blanket and Snuggle Blanket
Reversible Baby Booties
Embroidery Hoop Mobile and
No-Sew Ribbon Mobile, Modern Mobile and Dream Catcher Mobile.
Needle Felted Rattle Ball
Hooded Beach Towel or Hooded Baby Towel.
DIY Swaddle Blanket
Serger Crib Sheet, Fitted Crib Sheet and Fitted Sheet for Pack ‘N Play.
As well as…
Diaper Changing Pad Cover
Diaper Covers
Nursing Cover for Mama
Reversible Bib with Free Pattern and the Pocket Bib.
Burp Cloth
Ribbon Pacifier Clip
DIY Christmas Light Orbs
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. While I’m not sure that applies to EVERYTHING, it seems to apply to Christmas light displays. We can walk around our own little neighborhood and be treated to a festive feast for the eyes. No inflatable lawn ornament too large. No color combination too garish. The bigger, the brighter, the more overwhelming, the better, At least that’s how my 3 under 5 see it. In Clare’s eyes, we have the lamest house on the block even though I have presented miniature Christmas trees lining the walkway, giant twinkling snowflakes and multi-color lights. MULTI-COLORED LIGHTS! I’ve broken promises I made a long time ago to a pre-kid Jacinda. While I may draw the line at 10ft cacti wearing a Santa hat, part of me still wants to make my littles ooh and ahh over their own home. This weekend I managed to turn their heads with my DIY glowing Christmas orbs so I thought I would share how I made them. I love these so much that I want them up year round, maybe in white, although I am warming to the Tijuana Dive Bar vibe.
How to Sew Pajamas from a T-Shirt
As a kid, one of our family traditions every Christmas Eve was to get a new set of Christmas pajamas. I’ve heard this is a pretty common one. Anyone else? There’s something so great about putting on a new, warm pair of jammies before bed. Autumn, from It’s Always Autumn, figured out how to make the comfiest pajamas using a XXL T-shirt. They only cost her a whopping fifty cents.
Autumn has also been getting ready for the holidays with her Christmas Subway Art Printable. Her Baby Girl Top & Skirt J.Crew Knockoff is so cute and DIY 1st Birthday Cake Smash Photoshoot makes me want to take these babies home with me.
Let’s get cozy now with the tutorial for How to Sew Pajamas from a T-Shirt…
Friday I’m in Love: The Hometown Edition
The Christmas Spirit is contagious with a 5, 3, and nearly 2 year old at home. The more lights, carols, ornaments, and blow-up lawn decorations, the happier they are. We, in turn, are relishing in their glee and searching out all of the holiday activities our community has to offer. A few weeks ago, through the Family Travel Conference here in Dallas, we had the opportunity to experience the holiday splendor of Grapevine – The Christmas Capital of Texas®, A small city right next door to where I live. Clare and I made hand-blown glass ornaments at Vetro, shopped on their quaint Main Street, had a spectacular sleepover adventure at Great Wolf Lodge, and stared with wide-eyes at the amazing artistry of the ICE show at the Gaylord Texan. Now I’ve been inspired to search out more fun family activities this season.
What holiday fun have you found near your own home? Maybe one of these 52 Holiday Light Delights is a good place to start.
During the conference, I also discovered amazing things to do with my children throughout the year, like hand-feeding the giraffes at the Dallas Zoo and taking in a joust at Medieval Times. I even discovered that there is an entire aquarium in the mall near my house!
But as all you mamas know, being treated to all that fun and luxury, didn’t compare to some special time with my girl. It even inspired this mushy little video I made during one of the speed video sessions at the conference. Ahh, why can’t they stay little forever?
Speaking of holding on tight to your little babies, let’s have an Instagram contest!
Follow us @PrudentJacinda and @PrudentJaime if you would. Leave your @ in the comments and we will follow you too!
Ok, I have a confession to make. We miss the comment culture of 2009. We are never sure if y’all are liking the projects and then making them, so it has been awesome, like amazing-awesome to read the comments in the Goodie Bag Giveaway post. It’s just really fun to hear about your favorite posts and it’s inspiring us big-time! So what’s YOUR fav?
Have a nice weekend Mamas and if your are wishing for a Silhouette under the tree, slyly mention to your people that today is the last day of the big Black Friday sale. Seriously, scoop all things Silo before the end of the day Friday!
Prudent Baby 2012 Gift Guide: Kids’ Books
We kicked off our Prudent Baby 2012 Gift Guide with the annual Crafter’s Wishlist. Next up is the one gift that always wins with parents and kids, a lovely new book. Here is a selection of Scarlet, Clare, Quinn, and Gordon’s most favorite books, that we are sure your kid will love too. Starting from the top… (more…)
Handmade Hanukkah: Garlands, Yarmulkes, and Toys to Gift
To get ready for the big countdown, start by baking and decorating 8-Day Hanukkah Cookies with edible markers. Crochet Yarmulkes for your friends and family, or surprise them with a Baby Food Jar Dreidel Game Set.
Dress up your mantel with a Fleece Pom Pom Garland or Cookie Cutter Garland. Indulge in some delicious Hanukkah Cupcakes, yum!
Here are some fun Handmade Hanukkah gift ideas for the kiddos…
DIY Spin Drum for your little musician.
Handmade Jump Ropes.
The Dress Up Headband for your little princess.
No-Sew Animal Masks (with Free Template).
A Ribbon Playmat for cars and blocks.
Colorful Ribbon Wands.
The prettiest Child-Size Ironing Board and Wooden Rainbow Arches.
What Handmade Hanukkah gifts and decorations are you making this year?
