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DIY No-Sew Pocket Advent Calendar

diy pocket advent calendar

I had been looking for a pocket advent calendar but couldn’t find the perfect one. Either the pockets were too small, the calendar too expensive, or it wasn’t the look I was going for. Instead, I created my own inexpensive, no-sew pocket advent calendar that my family can use for years to come!

Simple Instructions For How To Make Stage One Baby Foods

baby in high chair with fingers in mouth

When it comes to feeding your baby most parents obviously want to provide the best foods and nutrition. For some, that means buying jars of baby food. For others, that means making everything from scratch. As a parent, I like to do a little of both. When I make baby food I try to find the easiest and fastest way possible to puree each food. There are some foods for me that are just not worth the effort to make myself (for various reasons). Also, when we travel I choose to buy jarred baby food to make life easier. I hope the information below on how to make some of your own stage one baby foods helps you navigate starting your child on solids.

Cloth Baby Wipes 101

a row of five rolled up white cloth wipes in a wipe warmer

I have been cloth diapering for over four years now (three babies) and I love it!! The benefits of cloth diapering are numerous but in this post, I want to share with you how awesome cloth wipes are. Plus, I include directions for my incredibly easy cloth wipe solution.

Barn Birthday Invitations

barn invitation sticking out of white envelope with an address stamper on the table

Sick of trying to find the perfect farm-themed birthday invitations? Not looking to spend a lot of money on invitations for a child’s birthday party? I hear you!

I’m a frugal party planner, especially when it comes to birthdays my children won’t even remember. I made these invitations in Canva, printed them off, and with a little cutting and some glue dots I think they turned out pretty good.

Below I’ve written instructions for how to create your own easy and cheap barn invitations.