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Web Finds: Cookie Cutters from Printmeneer

  On a recent troll through the shops of Etsy, we stumbled across Printmeneer, a purveyor of charming, modern cookie cutters.  Hailing from the Netherlands, Printmeneer cutters not only work with regular sugar cookie dough, but also can be used to cut fondant or soft cheese.  Everything in the shop is designed and reimagined by the f ...

The Modern Family Road Trip: Beach Bound

    This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Chrysler. All opinions are 100% mine. - Rita / DFM Who doesn't love the beach?  There's something about running through the sand and splashing in surf - it's enough to make anyone feel like a kid again! The last few weeks have been cold and rainy here but this past weekend th ...

The Modern Family Road Trip: Stylish Essentials

    This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Chrysler. All opinions are 100% mine. - Rita / DFM People often ask where I grew up and I have trouble answering because I spent half my youth in a car crisscrossing the U.S.  My father was in the Army so we moved around a lot – and my parents loved to adventure by automobi ...

Party On: The 35 Best DIY Favors... Ever!

  When you're a parent, it seems party season never ends.  Whether it's kids' parties, adult birthdays, holiday events, or seasonal fetes, the list goes on and on... We're suckers for a good party favor - they're not just for kids, after all! Making your own is a great way to bring some DIY flavor into your entertaining. There are so many ...

DIY Valentine: Printable Gift Wrap & Gift Card Holder

Quickly pull together a Valentine for a special friend with these printable patterned pages and gift card holders. Cut the patterned pages in half and fold into a greeting card, make bookmarks or candy bar wrappers, or simply use the pages as gift wrap. Already designed as a printable template, the gift card holders can be constructed in just a few ...

20 Essential Books for Crafty & Creative Families

  We could probably fill a room with craft and decorating books if we were allowed to run loose!  While there is tons of instruction and inspiration available online for free, it's also nice every now and then to invest in a good, old-fashioned bound volume that offers pages and pages of projects and ideas. Here are 20 crafty and creative ...

The Modern Family Home: Black and White Art

  Art is such a personal part of any home and sometimes finding just the right piece can be challenging... which is why we love the idea of black and white art so much. It goes with just about anything, can be bold or subtle, modern or retro, funky or elegant - so many possibilities. One thing is for sure, black and white images - whether an a ...

Kid Cool: 50 Finds for Junior Crafters

Looking to bring a bit more creativity into your kid's life?  Well, whatever you do, do not Google "kid crafts."  Seriously - don't do it!  If you do, you will get almost 60 million results.  That's enough to kill your creativity for good! Kids' crafts are all over the Internet - how's a modern mom supposed to sort through it al ...

Heart & Soul: 30 Cool & Crafty Ideas for Valentines Day

  Here's a roundup for all you lovers out there.  Whomever you choose to call your honey - from your kids to your main man - there's something here to help you express it in just the right way. Gear up for the love fest on February 14 with a bit of baked goodness, some very cool crafts, or a batch of homemade love potion... from disa ...

Free Wheelin': 13 Cool Things To Make With Wheels

  Most kid-filled homes live in a state of constant motion - so it only makes sense that having movable furniture can be a huge plus. We dug up 13 great DIY projects that utilize wheels - so they roll, scoot, and spin around as much as you need, wherever you need. Get your hammers out - it's wheels up! ...