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Easy, Affordable Toy Storage

April 10, 2018July 8, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

The speech therapist whose been coming to help us work with Baby G on his language development suggested better organizing our toys so he has to request them. She uses big 2 gallon ziplock bags, but I figured upcycled containers would work even better. I started by upcycling containers from bulk items (ie. animal crackers) … Read more

Homeless Care Packages

April 10, 2018July 5, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

My friend and I hosted a play date to make care packages for the homeless, with the idea to put together bags we could hand out when we see someone in need standing by the road with a sign. I have been wanting to do care packages to handout to the homeless since I saw my friend at martial … Read more

How to Sew Fitted Sheets: Regular Size Crib and Mini

May 17, 2019July 4, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

How to sew fitted sheets for a regular size crib and a mini crib. Customize your nursery with themed fabric that matches throughout the room.

Garden Trellis

April 10, 2018July 3, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

I decided to make some trellises for the cucumbers and cantaloupe I used this tutorial from Apartment Therapy. I just screwed wood together at an angle (one screw only on each side). As I had leftover wire fencing from my garden, I decided to use that for the middle part. Daddy B put that over the wood, … Read more

How to Sew Changing Pad Covers

June 3, 2019July 1, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

How to make your own changing pad covers.

How to sew changing pad covers to customize your nursery for a little boy or girl.