Simply Crafty Life

Last year my son’s birthday landed on Easter and the crazy thing is it won’t land on Easter again until he’s in his 90s. The date of Easter is so weird like that. Since we were celebrating Easter and his birthday, I did a few extra fun things to make the day special. As a […]

I never planned on getting an Elf on the Shelf, but when my oldest started school (you know what happened). We had to get one and started this crazy journey of elf ideas. I know all of us grown ups out there get elf fatigued and sometimes your tired brain can’t think of a good idea. […]

I love decorating my home for the seasons, but it can become really expensive to constantly be buying new decorations. I enjoy using lanterns in my decorations and I don’t like to spend a lot on LED candles. The dollar store LED battery operated candles are awesome, but not the prettiest decor. Here is my […]

My daughter just loves tutus! She loves them for costumes, special occasions and just to have fun. Seriously she hardly ever wears pants or shorts, especially since we’ve been home. It’s either a tutu, dress or skirt. If you have a little girl who’s the same, you have to learn how to make a tutu. […]

I’m so glad to be back and participating in the Thrift Store Challenge. I have missed going thrifting and the thrill of a good deal. My parents bought me this recipe box years ago that matched my old kitchen. Doing a room makeover can be really expensive so I try and keep as much as […]