The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Free Download: Fall-Inspired Tech Wallpapers

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There are so lots of reasons to love the Autumn season, it’s hard to list. Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, apple picking, Hallmark movies, trick-or-treating, the changing leaves, the lattes! As with all change of seasons, I also like to change the wallpaper on my phone to take my festive mood with me.

Adirondack Chair Makeover

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We’ve had our Adirondack chairs for years and kept saying we’d either paint them or buy new ones. Year after year, we’d sit in them outside and wish they looked different. They were just screaming to be painted!

DIY Jute Rope Coasters

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It’s almost summer and what better way to celebrate than to bring a little bit of the season indoors? We recently updated the look of our fireplace mantle to give it a coastal look and I wanted to add a little more of that decor to my living room.

Easy Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards

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Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday for kids because they bring home a ton of “mail.” My daughter loves to hand out her Valentine’s cards and especially likes to receive them. It’s funny how when you’re little “mail” is a good thing. As adults we get excited if our mailbox is empty!

3 Easy Ornaments Kids Can Make

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Each year I post about homemade tree ornaments; check out some from year’s past like the Santa Hand and Reindeer Hand Ornaments or the Cookie Cutter Ornaments. You’ll love this year’s creations because they’re easy and a toddler or elementary aged child can do them.

Thanksgiving Crafts for the Family

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If you’re looking for some quick and fun Thanksgiving crafts for your kids, I have two you may like. Not only are they great for any age, but they are ones the whole family can enjoy together.

DIY Princess Hat Inspired by Niko and the Sword of Light

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This craft project came about after my family and I previewed a new children’s show on Amazon Kids called Niko and the Sword of Light. My daughter loved the headpiece one of the main characters, Princess Lyra wears, but I didn’t have anything similar in my craft box. So, we whipped up something else princess-y instead.

How Pinteresting! 3 Easy Easter Crafts for Kids

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Usually, I like to come up with my own creations, but this year I’m too busy to bother because baby #4 will be here in 22 days and there is just so much to be done. If you’re in a similar boat, fear not, I found some super cute craft ideas on Pinterest that your kids will enjoy making and very little supplies are needed.