our bright and simple basement and playroom area

basement and playroom reveal! we have been spending ALL our time down here lately - playing, watching movies and working from home!

INTERIORS, KIDSMerissa BreenMay 11, 2020playroom, basement, office, home officeComment

crafts and activities for preschoolers

We have been busy crafting and creating while stay-at-home orders have been in place. Here are 12 ideas that require simple supplies and minimal preparation. Perfect for preschool aged children!

KIDS, DIYMerissa BreenMay 6, 2020kids crafts, crafts, activities, preschool, preschoolerComment

DIY no-sew bunny ear napkin rings

here is an easy DIY napkin ring that requires nothing but fabric and scissors and about 5 minutes! make cute bunny ears for your favourite napkins!

DIY, HOLIDAYSMerissa BreenApril 10, 2020easter, bunny brunchComment

easter basket ideas

here are some easter basket filler ideas for boys and girls!

HOLIDAYSMerissa BreenApril 6, 2020easter, easter basket, gift basketComment

st. patrick's day green pancakes

HOLIDAYS, RECIPESMerissa BreenMarch 19, 2020ST PATRICK'S DAY, ST PATRICKS DAY PARTYComment

phoenix with kids

Exploring the Phoenix area with two kids while visiting my parents was a lot of fun! We explored the zoo, farms, library, browsed old town shops, (and obviously Target), the pool, and played at 5 different playgrounds! It was jam-packed and lots of fun.

EXPLOREMerissa BreenMarch 9, 2020arizona, phoenix, travel, explore, vacationComment

printable valentines

This year, I designed these simple, peachy-pink valentine cards to tie onto Lauren’s little treats for her preschool friends. If your looking to print your own valentine cards, or just needing a quick tag for a cute galentines gift - you can download the printable sheet below!

DIY, PRINTABLES, HOLIDAYSMerissa BreenFebruary 12, 2020VALENTINE'S DAY, class valentines

lauren's little valentine's day gift basket

I had always loved the idea of doing little valentine’s day gift baskets for my kids so this year I decided to make Lauren one! I included things she can use (pyjamas, bubble bath), a few fun snacks, and of course - a book!

HOLIDAYSMerissa BreenFebruary 10, 2020gift baskets, gift basket, VALENTINE'S DAYComment

diy wooden bead christmas tree ornaments

a simple and easy craft : christmas tree ornaments using only wooden beads and twine

HOLIDAYS, DIYMerissa BreenDecember 19, 2019ornaments, DIY, CHRISTMAS

fun with christmas wrapping

i love wrapping christmas presents! I like making my own gift tags, and using different wrapping paper (always brown kraft paper though!) This year I added a personalized handmade tree ornament onto each gift as well!

DIY, HOLIDAYSMerissa BreenDecember 15, 2019CHRISTMAS

canvas pocket advent calendar

This year, with Lauren getting more into Christmas - I thought it would be fun to do an advent activity calendar. I started looking around, but soon realized I wanted it to be something that we could re-use every year. I found a few fabric ones I liked, but decided it would be pretty easy and more affordable to just make one! I planned it out (sort of…) and got to work.

HOLIDAYS, DIY, PRINTABLESMerissa BreenDecember 1, 2019advent calendar, calendar, DIY

cinderella + gus gus halloween costume

an easy halloween costume you can put together with clothes you already have! It would be a great sibling costume for a halloween party or event where you don’t need to be dressed up warm!

HOLIDAYS, DIYMerissa BreenOctober 31, 2019halloween costume, cinderella, gus gus, HALLOWEEN