Kreg Pin Hole Jig Tutorial
Let's talk about how to use a pinhole jig to create custom shelving pretty much anywhere you want. The jig I'm using is from Kreg and honestly they make some of the best jigs out there!
Kreg Cutting Guide Tool Tutorial
Last month, I went over the basics of how to use a circular saw. In that post, I promised I would show you how to use a cutting guide so you can get the perfect cuts every time. We will go over how to use two different Kreg cutting guides. Lets get started!
How to Make Valentine’s Day Play Cookies
I used to not be one to decorate for Valentines Day. However, having a kid that loves all things pink and glittery has really changed things for me! I love seeing how happy Jackie gets with Valentines Day decor and have therefore incorporated it as much as possible in our home including her room and play kitchen set. I have a quick and easy Valentine's Day craft to do with your little one to add some Valentines Day fun to any playroom.
Circular Saw Tutorial
I constantly use my circular saw for projects. Circular saws are versatile, and a great saw for beginners. They do have a slight learning curve, so I’m going to show you the basics of how to use one so you can start your own projects!
Easy Christmas Nails with Dashing Diva Gel Nail Strips
I'm fully entrenched in Christmas decorating at my house, so what better time to make my nails reflect my holiday spirit too! The three holiday themed nail strips from Dashing Diva that I currently have on hand are: Candy Graham, Light Snow and Sugar Plum Dance. I feel like Candy Graham and Light Snow are a little too Christmas-y for this early in the season so I decided to go for the more subtle Sugar Plum Dance for this nail set.
How to Make a Quick Sensory Kit
I have talked for a long time about our love for sensory kits. If you don’t know, a sensory kit is a container normally filled with something like water beads, rice, or sand as well as small toys, pom-poms, etc. that provides kids with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands on play that engages their senses. These kits can be used in conjunction with different therapies (like the therapies Jackie participates in) because they encourage and support various types of development, but they are also great activities to have in your home to keep kids busy! I have a few places I like to buy themed sensory kits that we love, but also have found its pretty easy to throw together my own. I’m going to show you how with supplies you probably already have on hand!
Laundry Room Build
When we moved into our new-build home in 2020 the laundry room was one of the things that was the most disappointing to me. It was definitely builder grade with tons of underutilized space and the dreaded wire shelving (if you’ve been here for a while you know that I HATE those wire shelves and have, little by little, tried to remove them completely from my home). I knew that I wanted to tackle this project to provide the most functional design for this space, as well as creating something tailored to our family’s specific needs. So in January 2021 I got to work.
Miter Saw Tutorial
One of my favorite tools to use is the miter saw. Miter saws are great for angled cuts like trim, molding, etc. but can also be used for general cutting projects. My miter saw is the RYOBI 15 Amp 12 in. Corded Sliding Compound Miter Saw. This saw is great if you are just starting out because it lets you cut a larger surface space and adjusts to three different directions while cutting.
ADHD Organization Tips
One of the things we worked on a lot was organization. One of the ways I cope with my ADHD is by staying organized. It helps keep my brain calm and I have a much easier time of getting things done if I am organized and I know where to find the things I need. Over time, I’ve developed even more ways to keep myself organized that works really well with my ADHD.
