At this time of international lockdown, parents everywhere are seeking kid/tween-friendly activities. This crochet coin purse pattern is available to download for offline use and it’s perfect for beginner crocheters who are ready to level-up their crochet skills. See the … Read More...
Create an original clothespin sunflower wreath, that is easy to recreate and is a perfect summer decoration. This project is a great way to brighten up your Spring porch or front door. A little color goes a long way … Read More...
Darn Good yarn is having a sale on Subscription boxes and it’s an unbelievable 50% off. I know lot’s of our yarn addicts have been waiting for a deal like this to sign up to a subscription. I think … Read More...
This year is the year to treat yourself, I mean who doesn’t deserve to be treated this year after all the stress we have been through. But wait, it gets better these amazing Advent calendars by Darn Good Yarn are … Read More...
There has been lots of chatter in the scrapping world about creating Scrapbook pages based around Coronavirus or Covid19. It may seem like an odd thing to want to scrap but keep in mind, lots of people are experiencing events … Read More...
Do you love stickers? I sure do! Do you remember those little booklets we had as kids where you could keep your sticker collection? This fun and colorful set of planner pages from Amy Tangerine reminds me of those days. … Read More...
Faye used Copic markers to color fun Cactus stamped images from Whimsy Stamps. She’s sharing step by step photos of her coloring for a detailed look at how to shade and shadow. She even colored and designed her own pattern … Read More...
Hi mummies,
I feel silly writing this as I only have one child who is 10 months old but I am struggling to find the time to balance work, being a mum, wife and someone who has some time for self care.
Especially with this whole corona pandemic going on I feel like what’s the point in getting dressed, which is definitely not helping on the self care front.
My daily routine is something like this:
Wake up – give baby milk… play with baby…give breakfast baby naps
whilst she naps: unload the dishwasher, make a coffee, breakfast give the living room and kitchen a quick tidy. by the time that’s done baby wakes up!
Play with baby…give baby milk…baby naps….
whilst baby naps: work
baby wakes…. play with baby give dinner and milk bed time.
evening time when baby is down for the night: have dinner, clean kitchen, continue work, go to bed.
Sorry for the boring run down but that’s typically my day, with the odd laundy wash in between there too. I just don’t have any time for myself? I see all these people on social media with bags of free time because they have to stay home but I stay home every single day but do not have 30 minutes to my self unless someone is here to help (which never is because my husband works all day)
Mummies of 2…3 or more children how do you manage your time, what’s your routine? I would love to know how I can improve for my own sanity.
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Hey mummies!
I am 29 and will be 30 this year and have three children ( 2 boys and a girl) before kids I was a receptionist at a 5 star hotel and before that worked shifts in a nightclub whilst on and off travelling. These last 2 years I have really been wanting a career instead of just jobs to get me by with money, I want something I can proud of to say this is my job and I love it. Being a mummy for the last 7 years has made me realise I dont want to just be at home when my kids go back to school I want a job but im also thinking is it possible now with three children? I would love to be a paediatrician but I would have to go to uni and this would take 3 to 4 years. Just wondering if any other mummies have advice have you started a career after children and if so any advice would be brilliant! Thankss!
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How to save money on your wedding
Your wedding is one of the most expensive parties you will ever throw. Weddings are a wonderful time to celebrate your love and partnership but they can also be a great way to … Read More...
Mermaid Crafts: 25 Magical Projects for Deep Sea Fun
Are you ready for an under-the-sea adventure? We’ve always been so curious about the underwater world, and this book brings us closer to the mystical universe where mermaids live with their … Read More...
The semicolon has always been my favorite punctuation mark, but it has become even more meaningful in recent years as a symbol of suicide prevention and recovery movements.
Stitching the Night Away designed this free semicolon cross stitch pattern to … Read More...
Here’s any easy STEM activity that you can do with kids of a variety of ages with materials you already have at home.
Buggy and Buddy shared a paper plate marble maze that you can make really simply with construction … Read More...
With all the mask making that is going on (side note: I’m involved with a group called Masks Now, which is working to meet requests for cloth masks from across the country) people are looking for different ways to … Read More...
With some faux leather and one seam, you can create a handy little card wallt! Jennie Masterson has a free sewing pattern and tutorial you can use. Use it to hold your credit cards and folded paper money. The pattern … Read More...
If you want to learn to knit, you only need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, some patience — and this book! It’s the ideal introduction to knitting, with easy-to-follow, full-color instructions for more than fifteen projects. Clear, step-by-step explanations … Read More...
Using supplies like Distress Ink, pastes, ink spray, metal embellishments, paper doll images and more Shari Carroll created these amazing mixed media cards. I love how she created her backgrounds at the same time from one sheet of paper, just … Read More...
Sometime a beautiful photo, a title and a few embellishments are all that’s needed to create a lovely layout. Tina kept her 2 page Traveler’s Notebook layouts clean and simple, with white backgrounds, a colorful photo and a few clusters … Read More...
Who remembers computer diskettes? While many kids today would think it’s a novelty “save” button, I vividly remember using them to save files back in the 90s. We don’t use them any more of course, but you know me – … Read More...
Are your neighbors playing the Bear Hunt game, where families drive around trying to spot homes with a bear in the window? If you’d like to play along, but don’t have a stuffed bear handy, make your own Neighborhood Bear … Read More...
I’m a little obsessed with loungy cardigans right now, but really all the time. I have “house sweaters” that rarely leave the house even when I’m going out more than I am right now.
I love Soft Flow by Hanna … Read More...
I hope that it’s starting to feel like spring wherever you are if you’re in the northern part of the world. I feel like I’m already behind because my seeds just came in yesterday, though I do have some nice … Read More...
Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using … Read More...
This tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY coal or charcoal face scrub which is somewhat identical to the very famous LUSH Coalface.
1/2 cup of Coconut oil
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This vintage crochet magazine contains 8 pages of instructions for making cat couches for your feline friends. A crazy fun design for your cat or kitten. So funny to see cat’s on these and I love that it is a … Read More...
Speaking of happy trash, as I was the other day, there is nothing better than giving a kid a pile of stuff and seeing what they do with it.
If yours needs a little more guidance, give them some cardboard … Read More...
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When faced with this question Lorilei created this beautiful layout. This is a great prompt and inspiration for anyone who scrapbooks. Try yourself creating some page layouts showing your process, finished projects, craft room space and reasons why you scrap.… Read More...
I love the bright and colorful hibiscus flowers and monstera leaves that grow wild near my home in sunny Florida, but they don’t last once picked. Create a tropical hibiscus wreath with Kunin Felt
I never thought you could make a game with a laundry basket but check out this easy way to make a giant version (sort of) of the game operation. Looking for lots more easy and fun ways to entertain the … Read More...
This bird feeder from k-cups and popsicle sticks is a fun project for kids of all ages. Even the youngest can color or add stickers to the cups and everyone will enjoy watching the birds!
Turning 50 encouraged Kim Jeffres to create an All About Me journal using Story Line Chapters products. She’s sharing a double page spread she created about being a mom. I love the hidden journal tag that’s tucked behind one of … Read More...
Glitter paper is really popular and can add loads of sparkle and shine to your paper crafting projects. But what if you don’t have the perfect color of shimmery cardstock for your card? Well, you can make your own using … Read More...
You can sew an easy key fob with just fabric scraps and some basic hardware. Emily at Life Sew Savory has a DIY sewing tutorial that shows how. It’s easy enough for beginners to make because it takes just a … Read More...
Theyrrrrrr’e baaaaack. The 80’s-90’s hair essential, the scrunchie, seems to have made its way back into pop-fashion culture. Since we’re all at home with pandemic hair, that can likely use a little wrangling, this seems as good of a time … Read More...
Let me start off by saying this doesn’t come in adult size, I know I checked! It does hold up to 200lbs so If I lay off the champagne and chocolates I might be able to lay down it, at … Read More...
It’s a reality that a lot of us probably won’t see our moms on Mother’s Day, even if we could in normal years. So why not stitch something sweet to send to her when you can’t be there yourself?
This … Read More...
If you’re of a certain age you probably remember Where in the World is Carmen Sandeigo? the crime-fighting, globe-trotting video game turned TV game show of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Erica die cut a large open cut flower design from white cardstock and placed over top her (mostly) white background for a lovely white on white look. Adding some subtle splatters to the background helps break up some of the … Read More...
I created this fun Farm themed Birthday Card using stamps and dies from Hello Bluebird. Party on the Farm is from their latest release and has such adorable farm animals and accessories. The girl is from their Tabitha stamp … Read More...
Feeling completely lost and broken at the moment and dont know who to turn to or what to do. I havent been feeling mentally well for the last 6 months now and it doesnt seem to be getting easier. I have two girls under 5 who I love and adore more than anything. I dont have much money and me and my partner havent been getting on very well for quite a while now. I mean were still ok but we just want different things in life and dont see eye to eye so much. I feel like he leaves me in all the hard times by myself and im supposed to just be ok with that. I feel like I cant see my life getting any better. For the last 6 months I havent even been doing activities with my kids or even sitting down and playing with them. I have sort of spoken to two of my friends about this but not in detail basically when I have called them it has been in tears so I think they think it was just a bad day thats it but its not its been going on for months and Im really starting to struggle with it all now. What can I do is this a phrase will I just snap out of it one day?
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Since having kids I feel like i have really lost myself. I never wear makeup like i used to, never do my hair or care about what clothes I wear. The mum bun, lounge wear and black eye bags seem to be my go to style right now. I’ve gained around 10kg in weight too and my youngest is now 8 months old.
What can I do to get motivated again? I feel miserable about myself but I don’t know where to start as I feel like i just don’t have enough time to myself to do anything!
I would love to hear your tips, what you do to keep fit and healthy and feeling good about yourselves. Please help me find my motivation and confidence again!
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A few years ago I had a miscarriage after years of trying and I went to the doctors and a sometime had ivf which was unsuccessful so I had another cycle which was successful but at 8 weeks I had a miscarriage. Iv been finding it hard to cope with since then my second miscarriage was a few months ago and everyone around me is having babies and it’s been a real struggle. I’m worried I won’t be able to be a mum. I’m always hoping and praying for a miracle but it’s just so hard to keep positive and believe. I have been having counselling but I don’t think this is helping.
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Hi mummies,
I have 4 children all very close in age, i had two under 2! and the others with a couple of years between them.
First baby was planned, second was too but happened a LOT quicker than we thought it would. It took me almost two years to concieve baby #1 so I thought we would start trying once my first child turned 8 months thinking it could take at least a year or so…well it happened on the first month LOL. Then we thought after a few years we’d give it one last try and have baby #3. Sorry baby #4 you wasn’t planned at all and it was really touch and go whether we could go through with this pregnancy.
The reason we went through pregnancy #4 was because i was quite far along when I realised I was pregnant, 4 months! I’ve always had irregular periods and I had no symptoms at all, not even a little bump, NOTHING. So yeah, we we’re kinda left with no other option in my mind really.
Anyway, now that my backstory has been explained by endless waffle, I’m gonna get straight into the point of this post…
So my husband and I are totally done with having anymore kids, it’s just not physically, mentally or financially possible. We both agree enough is enough and can’t wait for us to get our lives back a little so we can feel like ourselves a bit more.
Great, so we’re on the same page… ALMOST… so how do we stop this from happening again? The Pill just is too much of a faff for me and with 4 kids to run around after, taking a pill the same time EVERYDAY just isn’t practical. The coil/iud just doesn’t react with me very well, my body has expelled both the hormone mirena and copper coil, with the latter giving me extremely painful periods.
Injections, and the implant are a no go, too many hormones and make me so miserable, plus i suffer with severe acne on these kind of things…
So, I thought after doing all the hard work growing and birthing these 4 kids, why not have my husband have the snip?
Well…he’s having absolute NONE OF IT. As soon as I even say the word he stops me in my tracks with a firm NO. It’s not even a big deal, it’s actually reversible for men too.
Ladies, has your husbands or partners had the snip?
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If you love Christmas crafting then this is the group for you. We have over 80,000 members who are chatting daily, sharing craft ideas and tutorials all about Christmas! Yes, this group runs ALL year round!!
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This indoor sandbox is the ultimate toddler mom hack! Fill a tote with kinetic sand, mini dump trucks or dinosaurs for hours of inside sensory play! When playtime is over, attach the lid and save for another day. The sand … Read More...
Dorymar created this amazing 6 x 8 album to celebrate Spring using a new collection from Simple Stories. She decorated the cover with die cuts and ribbon and the inside is filled with beautiful Springtime pages. Many of her pages … Read More...
I love, LOVE this pattern for watercolor roses from Smart Cross Stitch.
Designed by Nadezhda Mashtakova, the original is worked in five colors and one blend and comes out to 100 by 122 stitches.
It uses a lot of backstitching … Read More...
Sometimes we might not have time to stamp and color a bunch of images, especially if we’re making multiple of cards like Party Invitations. Wendy Sue used scrapbooking supplies like pattern papers along with precut and colored dies to design … Read More...
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Where I live they’ve stopped collecting recycling in order to keep the sanitation workers safe, and while we can still take our recycling out ourselves it feels like we have a lot more “happy trash” around the house these days … Read More...
Last week I completed my first 1000 piece puzzle in years. It was my isolation of lockdown project. I had basically spent the last 5 weeks doing other things and needed to focus on something more mindless than repairing the … Read More...
