Corn Hole Game

Corn hole games can cost upwards of $200. I had some materials left over from the DIY play kitchen so I figured we could make a set for way cheaper than buying it. My dad helped me build the board on one Saturday. It's actually pretty simple. We didn't make 2 at this time, but we will have to make a second board further down the road.

I found a great blog on how to make a DIY corn hole game and I like how they decorated their boards as well. Check out the Happier Homemaker's blog for step-by-step instructions.

Handprint Art

I've really been into handprint/footprint art lately. It's amazing how many different designs you can make with your child's handprints and footprints. And I LOVE Pinterest, and can spend way too much time browsing all the pins, but I found lots of cute ideas for crafts I can do with my daughter. Handprints are just so cool because they're unique to each person individually. Here are the 3 things I made over the last 2 weeks:

I captured all 3 of us. And G made sure we knew that daddy was blue, mommy was green and she was pink. ;-)

Wood Bar Top

After we purchased our house, the first thing that had to go was this little wall in the kitchen. It really closed off the kitchen from the living room and dining area and we wanted to open it up. The difference it made by knocking out that wall was crazy! Check it out below!

Before

After
Obviously there were other changes between the two pictures as well: paint, a new light fixture over the island, decorations, etc., but what a difference it made knocking out that wall and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the house! Check out the remodel journey for how we achieved this look.

Play Kitchen

So my latest project has been to make a play kitchen for my daughter. I have always seen these upcyled entertainment centers turned into play kitchens and thought they were just so cute. I have been talking about wanting to make one for a while, but you know how life is, busy busy busy. So a couple weeks ago, Jesse said he would love to help me make a kitchen and that he was on board. That sealed the deal. If I have help, and the desire, what's to stop me now. So the project began. I found this used entertainment center for $20 on VarageSale. (P.S.- if you haven't heard of VarageSale, I highly recommend you get the app! It's basically a virtual garage sale in your community. And it's year round and you don't have to wait for warm weather).