Seriously, going through these photos will make you want to call up a mariachi band and have an afternoon of fun. There were masks, an incredible cake, and the most beautiful flower crowns. If you’re thinking about throwing a fiesta of your own, you might want to add in musical DIY cascarones, a Watermelon Keg, and Agua Fresca to the mix.
I have become obsessed with jam and jelly making as of late. While I’ve been experimenting with creating so many different recipes combining herbs and fruits and meats and more, this one is my very favorite so far. Something about the combination of earthy basil
and sweet blackberry
creates a refreshing burst of garden-y goodness on toast, with cheese, or just in your spoon. Making jam and so much easier than you think. Let me break it down for you in pictures. Get the Blackberry Basil Jam recipe after the jump. (more…)
I’m so excited about the launch of my new show on The Mom’s View today! The fantastic Kayli from HeyKayli and I will be taking “The DIY Challenge” every Monday, where we find high end designer gear and try to make it for way less. Will we always succeed? You will be the judge.
This week we were coveting a super expensive leather keychain, so we did it up. Check it out, I think you’ll love this DIY project. We will show you all the steps and exactly how much we spent to make each project.
I hope you love the show and Kayli as much as I do! Watch every Monday and be sure to give us suggestion for what to make next in the comments!
I’ve just returned home to Texas from a three-week visit to Rhode Island with the kids. We had non-stop fun and I’m excited to share all of the wonderful activities and tips for a perfect New England Summer vacation, but first I want to give you a little unexpected design peek, a glimpse at my dad’s pad! My dad has lived on the second floor of his Victorian home on the south side of Providence for over 35 years. I’ve never given his eclectic brand of decorating much notice but perhaps having been away for three years, or maybe seeing his treasures through my children’s eyes gave me a fresh perspective of his great style, and the beauty of his home. I started snapping some quick pictures around his place and soon found myself filled with creative inspiration.
This is my great-grandmother’s Singer Sewing Machine. Isn’t it gorgeous? My dad doesn’t sew but when it went unclaimed after her death, he brought it home with the plan of someday bringing it back to working condition.
The walls are filled with beautiful tapestries from his many travels. When he was a college student in Mexico in the 70’s, he collected these amazing garments. None of the guys I knew in college were collecting Guatemalan tunics, I should have looked harder.
This one is over 70 years old.
The space that is left on the walls, features some of my own artwork. He is definitely my biggest fan and just being around him makes me want to paint. Here are a few of his favorites.
The kids wondered around touching hand-carved Balinese sculptures.
They busted out in a spontaneous drum circle.
They felt the breeze blowing through delicate lace curtains, a luxury we miss here in Texas with mandatory air-conditioning.
…Curled up on luxurious rugs…
They marveled at his antique kitchen stove, which I personally have witnessed make over 1,000 Signature Dad Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
They marveled at his enormous bear jaw with it’s removable tooth, and listened intently to his stories of bear encounters in Nova Scotia. Seeing his legendary tales fall on fresh ears made them fun all over again.
They caressed his many “Accessories” as Quinn longingly called them.
And hid in the same closet I remember curling up in as a kiddo. Ahh guilty Gordon, what are you up to?
And for the first time I gazed wistfully at his collection of cast iron skillets. I mean how many skillets do you need to make grilled cheese sandwiches? Surely he caould pass one along.
Thanks Dad for letting us have a glimpse at your home!
Learn how to make an amazing rain stick with a couple bottles, some beans, and some creative energy. Watch our fun stop-motion animated video above for the steps.
The humble mason jar has become the star of the DIY world, but we aren’t sick of them yet. Here’s five really cool accessories I’ve bought for my mason jars as of late and find I use all the time. From solar powered lid lamps to silicone drinking spouts, there are all sorts of accessories for under that will make your stash of mason jars that much more useful (and adorable). Find out what they are and where to buy them after the jump… (more…)
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It doesn’t take much to throw the perfect picnic. Don’t get me wrong, bacon wrapped hot dogs and watermelon jalapeño mojitos are amazing, but there’s a few special key components that really bring it all together. Check out the Story above to see what can make your perfect summer picnic complete.
Today at 7PM PST we will be hosting a Twitter party with @JuicyJuiceUSA, How Does She? and Living Locurto. We’ve been having a blast coming up with new ways to keep learning fun this summer with games like Jaime’s Sink or Float Game. Now we want to hear from you! We will be tweeting about creative ways to help teach your kids about nutrition and to keep them learning all summer long. Do you have favorite activities and go-to tricks you’d love to share?
To join the fun, follow @PrudentBaby, @JuicyJuiceUSA, and use the hashtag #JJMonstersU. Don’t forget to include the hashtag and so we don’t miss your tweets. We hope to see you there!
by Pretty Prudent
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