KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Attach crotch facing. Press under, top stitch. Double roll and press the leg bottoms. Sew the front and back together along the sides, right sides facing in. Sew the lining pieces together along the sides, right sides facing in. Slide the lining into the romper, right sides touching. Sandwich the straps between the back piece and the lining MAKE YOUR OWN SEWING BLOCKS Today we are going to talk about how to make your own sewing blocks. Step 1: Start out with a piece of clothing that fits you really well!! It should be an article of clothing that is a similar fabric to what you will be working with in your finished garment. I chose a jacket that had a pieced bodice. Step 2: Turn your article of clothing MAKE YOUR OWN DROP WAIST BLOUSON BEACH DRESS First dye your tshirts (unless you’re wanting to make a white dress). Wash and dry. Next, cut your shirts into three pieces-. A- One piece that includes the bottom 7/8s (or so) of the shirt. Cut the sleeves off and then cut straight across under the collar. B & C- Two pieces that include the bottom 2/3s (or so) of the shirts. HOW TO MAKE A BEACH BAG Leave a gap of 6″ in one of the main sides of the lining (for turning right side in later). Fold your piece of fabric in half, right sides facing in. Sew up the non-folded edge. Turn the tube right side in, press (with the fold in the middle of the tube). On the non SKATEBOARD SLING TUTORIAL Coordinating thread. Cut two pieces of fabric that are 5 inches by 55 inches (for the main strap), and two pieces of fusible fleece that are about 4 inches wide by 54 inches long. Apply the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the straps. Then, cut two strips of fabric that are 5 inches by 22.5 inches (to wrap around the board). PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). THE BEST BLUEBERRY MOJITO RECIPE (AND HOW TO MAKE A WHOLE 3/4 cup club soda. DIRECTIONS- Add lime juice, mint leaves, blueberries and sugar to the bottom of a cup. Muddle, mashing the berries and the mint leaves. Add rum and club soda. Mix well and serve. Here’s the thing, though- blueberry mojitos are best shared. So, do yourself a favor and mix up a whole pitcher of this yumminess

at the outset!

KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS Haha- thanks Nicole. It is an easy place to get used to, that’s for sure. 😉 And seriously, SO comfy. I need to make a whole pile! HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Our mini-Honeydukes = my favorite (ok, ok, I loved the whole Harry Potter party).. OTHER HARRY POTTER GOODNESS-The most magical Harry Potter Party (and a free Harry Potter printable photo scavenger hunt). How to make mandrake cupcakes (with free printable labels). Harry Potter Christmas tree HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze. FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS Haha- thanks Nicole. It is an easy place to get used to, that’s for sure. 😉 And seriously, SO comfy. I need to make a whole pile! HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Our mini-Honeydukes = my favorite (ok, ok, I loved the whole Harry Potter party).. OTHER HARRY POTTER GOODNESS-The most magical Harry Potter Party (and a free Harry Potter printable photo scavenger hunt). How to make mandrake cupcakes (with free printable labels). Harry Potter Christmas tree HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze. FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

DIY PROJECTS

50+ tried-and-true ideas for the BEST favorite things gift basket

30 MINUTE NIGHTGOWN

When my sweet niece asked me to make her a ‘nightgown,’ I thought it’d be a fun project. Then she explained what she was hoping for-

essentially

DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Y’all. Last night I was scrolling through old pictures (ok, honestly, I was trying to delete enough to upload my latest pictures I *might* have a photo hoarding problem). MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL Because almost all food items are shipped in by boat or airplane, and because the island we live on is only about 48 square miles, our access to things I’d consider ‘comfort food’ (and even pantry staples) is limited at best! SKATEBOARD SLING TUTORIAL Y’all are going to love today’s guest, Emily, and her fabulous skateboard sling tutorial. Hey kojo readers! My name is Emily and I blog over at The Boy Trifecta.With one husband and three sons, my world is pretty much all guys, all the time. HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. HOW TO MAKE A DRIFTWOOD MOBILE After sharing the whale shower yesterday, it’s only fair that we do a quick followup and show you how to make the driftwood mobile.. But first, you should know something. I love driftwood. It’s the perfect combo of natural, weathered, and beach (all looks I love).

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Attach crotch facing. Press under, top stitch. Double roll and press the leg bottoms. Sew the front and back together along the sides, right sides facing in. Sew the lining pieces together along the sides, right sides facing in. Slide the lining into the romper, right sides touching. Sandwich the straps between the back piece and the lining MAKE YOUR OWN SEWING BLOCKS Today we are going to talk about how to make your own sewing blocks. Step 1: Start out with a piece of clothing that fits you really well!! It should be an article of clothing that is a similar fabric to what you will be working with in your finished garment. I chose a jacket that had a pieced bodice. Step 2: Turn your article of clothing MAKE YOUR OWN DROP WAIST BLOUSON BEACH DRESS First dye your tshirts (unless you’re wanting to make a white dress). Wash and dry. Next, cut your shirts into three pieces-. A- One piece that includes the bottom 7/8s (or so) of the shirt. Cut the sleeves off and then cut straight across under the collar. B & C- Two pieces that include the bottom 2/3s (or so) of the shirts. HOW TO MAKE A BEACH BAG Leave a gap of 6″ in one of the main sides of the lining (for turning right side in later). Fold your piece of fabric in half, right sides facing in. Sew up the non-folded edge. Turn the tube right side in, press (with the fold in the middle of the tube). On the non SKATEBOARD SLING TUTORIAL Coordinating thread. Cut two pieces of fabric that are 5 inches by 55 inches (for the main strap), and two pieces of fusible fleece that are about 4 inches wide by 54 inches long. Apply the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the straps. Then, cut two strips of fabric that are 5 inches by 22.5 inches (to wrap around the board). PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). THE BEST BLUEBERRY MOJITO RECIPE (AND HOW TO MAKE A WHOLE 3/4 cup club soda. DIRECTIONS- Add lime juice, mint leaves, blueberries and sugar to the bottom of a cup. Muddle, mashing the berries and the mint leaves. Add rum and club soda. Mix well and serve. Here’s the thing, though- blueberry mojitos are best shared. So, do yourself a favor and mix up a whole pitcher of this yumminess

at the outset!

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Attach crotch facing. Press under, top stitch. Double roll and press the leg bottoms. Sew the front and back together along the sides, right sides facing in. Sew the lining pieces together along the sides, right sides facing in. Slide the lining into the romper, right sides touching. Sandwich the straps between the back piece and the lining MAKE YOUR OWN SEWING BLOCKS Today we are going to talk about how to make your own sewing blocks. Step 1: Start out with a piece of clothing that fits you really well!! It should be an article of clothing that is a similar fabric to what you will be working with in your finished garment. I chose a jacket that had a pieced bodice. Step 2: Turn your article of clothing MAKE YOUR OWN DROP WAIST BLOUSON BEACH DRESS First dye your tshirts (unless you’re wanting to make a white dress). Wash and dry. Next, cut your shirts into three pieces-. A- One piece that includes the bottom 7/8s (or so) of the shirt. Cut the sleeves off and then cut straight across under the collar. B & C- Two pieces that include the bottom 2/3s (or so) of the shirts. HOW TO MAKE A BEACH BAG Leave a gap of 6″ in one of the main sides of the lining (for turning right side in later). Fold your piece of fabric in half, right sides facing in. Sew up the non-folded edge. Turn the tube right side in, press (with the fold in the middle of the tube). On the non SKATEBOARD SLING TUTORIAL Coordinating thread. Cut two pieces of fabric that are 5 inches by 55 inches (for the main strap), and two pieces of fusible fleece that are about 4 inches wide by 54 inches long. Apply the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the straps. Then, cut two strips of fabric that are 5 inches by 22.5 inches (to wrap around the board). PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). THE BEST BLUEBERRY MOJITO RECIPE (AND HOW TO MAKE A WHOLE 3/4 cup club soda. DIRECTIONS- Add lime juice, mint leaves, blueberries and sugar to the bottom of a cup. Muddle, mashing the berries and the mint leaves. Add rum and club soda. Mix well and serve. Here’s the thing, though- blueberry mojitos are best shared. So, do yourself a favor and mix up a whole pitcher of this yumminess

at the outset!

KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS Haha- thanks Nicole. It is an easy place to get used to, that’s for sure. 😉 And seriously, SO comfy. I need to make a whole pile! HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Our mini-Honeydukes = my favorite (ok, ok, I loved the whole Harry Potter party).. OTHER HARRY POTTER GOODNESS-The most magical Harry Potter Party (and a free Harry Potter printable photo scavenger hunt). How to make mandrake cupcakes (with free printable labels). Harry Potter Christmas tree HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze. FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS Haha- thanks Nicole. It is an easy place to get used to, that’s for sure. 😉 And seriously, SO comfy. I need to make a whole pile! HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Our mini-Honeydukes = my favorite (ok, ok, I loved the whole Harry Potter party).. OTHER HARRY POTTER GOODNESS-The most magical Harry Potter Party (and a free Harry Potter printable photo scavenger hunt). How to make mandrake cupcakes (with free printable labels). Harry Potter Christmas tree HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze. FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper.

DIY PROJECTS

50+ tried-and-true ideas for the BEST favorite things gift basket

30 MINUTE NIGHTGOWN

When my sweet niece asked me to make her a ‘nightgown,’ I thought it’d be a fun project. Then she explained what she was hoping for-

essentially

DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Y’all. Last night I was scrolling through old pictures (ok, honestly, I was trying to delete enough to upload my latest pictures I *might* have a photo hoarding problem). MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL Because almost all food items are shipped in by boat or airplane, and because the island we live on is only about 48 square miles, our access to things I’d consider ‘comfort food’ (and even pantry staples) is limited at best! SKATEBOARD SLING TUTORIAL Y’all are going to love today’s guest, Emily, and her fabulous skateboard sling tutorial. Hey kojo readers! My name is Emily and I blog over at The Boy Trifecta.With one husband and three sons, my world is pretty much all guys, all the time. HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. HOW TO MAKE A DRIFTWOOD MOBILE After sharing the whale shower yesterday, it’s only fair that we do a quick followup and show you how to make the driftwood mobile.. But first, you should know something. I love driftwood. It’s the perfect combo of natural, weathered, and beach (all looks I love).

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper. HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A BABY SHOWER IN TWO HOURS Easiest baby shower menu ever. Drinks- Again, our aim was simplicity (and prettiness). We picked up grapefruit Izzes and Wild Poppy blood orange chili bottled juices, and whipped up some rosemary grapefruit water. Paired with some extra pretty gold rimmed glasses from our mama’s collection and pink straws, our bar cart was a fully equipped

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you FREEZER COOKING- AN HONEST REVIEW AND A FEW TIPS Great Post! I had a freezer FULL of pre-made meals for the crock potand only a handful of them actually came out as great as I had hoped. I decided I would rather just chop and make everything from scratch the day of, rather than have a mediocre supper. HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A BABY SHOWER IN TWO HOURS Easiest baby shower menu ever. Drinks- Again, our aim was simplicity (and prettiness). We picked up grapefruit Izzes and Wild Poppy blood orange chili bottled juices, and whipped up some rosemary grapefruit water. Paired with some extra pretty gold rimmed glasses from our mama’s collection and pink straws, our bar cart was a fully equipped RECIPES - KOJODESIGNS celebration pancakes (“crazy cakes”) crispy spicy sweet potatoes. dragonfruit smoothie recipe. not quite voodoo doughnuts (but still tasty!) citrus glazed donuts. brunch idea: yogurt parfait bar. the yummiest make ahead breakfast casserole. lemon blueberry cake

DIY PROJECTS

DIY mini bath bombs. lemon rosemary salt scrub recipe. free printable lego gift wrap. DIY gilded jewelry holder. homemade coconut key lime sugar scrub. no-sew leather passport cover. DIY gift- confetti juice glasses. teacher appreciation gift idea- mochi ‘apples’. DIY gift idea- homemade grapefruit sugar scrub.

GIFTS - LUXE DIY

edible gourmet birthday cookie dough. DIY harry potter gift basket (and tons of HP gift ideas) travel lego box. father’s day gift ideas. father’s day gift basket. DIY grill rubs (with free printable spice packets) edible christmas gift idea- pesto pasta dinner kits. teacher appreciation gift printables. christmas gift wrap idea-

30 MINUTE NIGHTGOWN

Fold the rectangle in half vertically. Cut a slightly curved neckline extending 5″ from the folded center (10″ total). Double roll and press the neckline. Place the two rectangles together, rights sides facing in. Sew the top edge, 6″ from each edge toward the center (stop when you get to the neckline). Double roll the collar under,

press

PLEATED TOP TUTORIAL BY MADE IT ON MONDAY I have talked about Jill from Made it on Monday several times before, but I just cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have her as a Sewing for ME! guest. Jill is the MEsewing guru- tops, skirts, dresses, ruffles, zippers, buttons, she does it all. Her skill with a sewing machine is just amazing- I had a hard time narrowing to a few favorite projects for y’all (which, of course, means, you MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l SKATEBOARD SLING TUTORIAL Coordinating thread. Cut two pieces of fabric that are 5 inches by 55 inches (for the main strap), and two pieces of fusible fleece that are about 4 inches wide by 54 inches long. Apply the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the straps. Then, cut two strips of fabric that are 5 inches by 22.5 inches (to wrap around the board). HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- HOW TO MAKE A COACH INSPIRED BABY BAG When I shared the Coach inspired baby bag that I made for my sister Kedron (and her newest addition), I mentioned that she wanted something classic and purse like, but baby friendly and with tons of pockets. After scouring the web (ok, my pinterest boards) for inspiration, I found it in this fabulous Bleecker Legacy Leather tote.. One trip to Michael Levine later, I was ready to make a dream EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects.

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIEHOW TO HAND EMBROIDER FACESHOW TO MACHINE EMBROIDER ONESIESHOW TO MAKE BABY ONESIESDESIGN A BABY ONESIEMAKE A BABY ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREEBEST ICE CREAM SCOOPSICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR SALEICE CREAM SCOOP FOR COOKIESICE CREAM SCOOP FOR CUPCAKESICE CREAM SCOOP TEMPLATESCOOPS ICE CREAM MENU To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

KOJODESIGNS

Resurrection Eggs. Easter Egg Chalk (I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!) Monopoly Deal (our current fave!) Harry Potter Uno. Bananagrams Party Edition. Punderdome (got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library. Teen/Tween HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Just so many treats and so much packaging to assemble. Though- y’all directly benefit from all this effort because there are a heap of free printables to follow. Our Honeydukes set up included-. – printable Chocolate Frog boxes (we made chocolate frogs with this mold and these dark cocoa candy melts and put them inside) HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS To make the easiest-ever maxi dress-. Measure from shoulder to hem (this will be Measurement 1). Measure hip circumference. Divide hip measurement by 4. Add an inch or so to this number. This will be Measurement 2. Cut out 4 rectangles of fabric, each one Measurement 1 x Measurement 2 in size. THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER The cute baby girl gifts became a part of the shower decor- such a win! For favors, a friend made super yummy chocolate chip cookies that we tucked into origami boxes and added a little swan sticker label. Rifle Paper Co. gift wrap made a pretty runner (that gift wrap makes everything prettier! I use it over and over in parties – see proof HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR Homemade chocolat (white chocolate with orange, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut butter), homemade dulce de leche, honey, and strawberry sauce. We also had various toppings- cinnamon sugar, peanut sugar, crushed nuts, wafers, walnuts, Oreos, and toasted

coconut. Yum!

MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) DIY Mimosa Bar shopping list. -champagne. -sparkling cider. -orange juice (you could make homemade, or Simply Orange works great) -grapefruit juice (same) -raspberry lemonade concentrate. -two pints strawberries. -1/2 lb. rhubarb. -raspberries, blueberries, blackberries (for mix ins) THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX BAR Before putting together the Trail Mix Bar for Bohden’s Bear Party, I scoured the internet for trail mix recipes.Then I added ingredients to the party bar, trying to offer elements from each flavor and texture category (plus a few of our favorite extras, just for kicks). EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIEHOW TO HAND EMBROIDER FACESHOW TO MACHINE EMBROIDER ONESIESHOW TO MAKE BABY ONESIESDESIGN A BABY ONESIEMAKE A BABY ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREEBEST ICE CREAM SCOOPSICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR SALEICE CREAM SCOOP FOR COOKIESICE CREAM SCOOP FOR CUPCAKESICE CREAM SCOOP TEMPLATESCOOPS ICE CREAM MENU To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

HOUSE - KOJODESIGNS

HOUSE. DÉCOR. DIY wooden mountains. DIY wooden herb planter box. how to make the most beautiful felt flower garland. psalm 126:3 nursery decor. easy DIY watercolor garland. $3 party decor (an engineer-print-made-fancy) DIY flag banner- handmade nursery decor.

DIY PROJECTS

DIY mini bath bombs. lemon rosemary salt scrub recipe. free printable lego gift wrap. DIY gilded jewelry holder. homemade coconut key lime sugar scrub. no-sew leather passport cover. DIY gift- confetti juice glasses. teacher appreciation gift idea- mochi ‘apples’. DIY gift idea- homemade grapefruit sugar scrub. PRINTABLES - LUXE DIY free printable mother’s day cards. free printable valentine- sparkle. free printable valentines- snakes. DIY printable cameras. free striped halloween treat labels. getting to know your teacher (a free printable survey!) dipped herb pots with free teacher appreciation tags. free printable valentine-

ABOUT - KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this

GIFTS - LUXE DIY

edible gourmet birthday cookie dough. DIY harry potter gift basket (and tons of HP gift ideas) travel lego box. father’s day gift ideas. father’s day gift basket. DIY grill rubs (with free printable spice packets) edible christmas gift idea- pesto pasta dinner kits. teacher appreciation gift printables. christmas gift wrap idea-

30 MINUTE NIGHTGOWN

Fold the rectangle in half vertically. Cut a slightly curved neckline extending 5″ from the folded center (10″ total). Double roll and press the neckline. Place the two rectangles together, rights sides facing in. Sew the top edge, 6″ from each edge toward the center (stop when you get to the neckline). Double roll the collar under,

press

MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL 1 c mayonaise. 1/4 c mustard. 3 Tbs honey. 1/3 c barbeque sauce. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp white pepper. 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together and serve as dipping sauce with fondue, chicken, as a spread on sandwiches, etc. Our favorite pairing (for sure!) is with the l HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE 1/4 cup corn starch. 1-2 TBS water. 3-4 drops food coloring. Combine cornstarch, shampoo, and food coloring. Add water 1/2 a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick enough to stick to the paint brush without much dripping, but thin enough to paint a line. If it gets too runny, add more cornstarch, too thick, add more water. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE To pre-scoop ice cream for your next party-. First gather a pile of muffin tins (we had eleven ice cream flavors and pre-scooped about six scoops per flavor). Working quickly, and making nice, round scoops, fill all of the muffin holes in your muffin tin with scoops of ice cream. Be sure not to let the ice cream melt into the bottom of the

tin

HOW TO MAKE GIANT TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS Once upon a time, Jord made this amazing wall of paper flowers out of crepe paper (the tutorial for making the paper flowers is here ). Even though large sheets and rolls of crepe paper is easy to come by internationally, it is much less common in the States. Which means, we often get the question, “Can I make these flowers with tissue paper

KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Our mini-Honeydukes = my favorite (ok, ok, I loved the whole Harry Potter party).. OTHER HARRY POTTER GOODNESS-The most magical Harry Potter Party (and a free Harry Potter printable photo scavenger hunt). How to make mandrake cupcakes (with free printable labels). Harry Potter Christmas tree HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS This dress is perfect for summer and just about the easiest sew ever. With a little cutting and few lines of stitches, this maxi dress sews

up in no time!

THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER I was scrolling through pictures the other day and realized that I haven’t ever put this pretty, flower-y, pink, swan themed baby shower on the blog (what!?!?!). DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Y’all. Last night I was scrolling through old pictures (ok, honestly, I was trying to delete enough to upload my latest pictures I *might* have a photo hoarding problem). THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR So once upon a time, back a few months ago, we had a Churro Bar as part of Piper’s Sparkle Party.But then I never shared it on here. Churros and a whole buffet of dipping sauces need to be shared, y’all, even a few months late. And this is perfect for those of HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) If you read about the vintage children’s book Sip ‘n See, you might’ve got the “I’m in love with Mimosa Bar” vibe.It’s true. I am. Among the many, many fabulous Mimosa Bar features, “SO EASY” tops the list! You could add this to any brunch you’re putting together- from a casual get together to a baby shower or Sip

‘n See.

EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIEHOW TO HAND EMBROIDER FACESHOW TO MACHINE EMBROIDER ONESIESHOW TO MAKE BABY ONESIESDESIGN A BABY ONESIEMAKE A BABY ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREEBEST ICE CREAM SCOOPSICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR SALEICE CREAM SCOOP FOR COOKIESICE CREAM SCOOP FOR CUPCAKESICE CREAM SCOOP TEMPLATESCOOPS ICE CREAM MENU I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze.

KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this HARRY POTTER PARTY- HONEYDUKES (AND A HEAP OF FREE PRINTABLES) Our mini-Honeydukes = my favorite (ok, ok, I loved the whole Harry Potter party).. OTHER HARRY POTTER GOODNESS-The most magical Harry Potter Party (and a free Harry Potter printable photo scavenger hunt). How to make mandrake cupcakes (with free printable labels). Harry Potter Christmas tree HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER MAXI DRESS This dress is perfect for summer and just about the easiest sew ever. With a little cutting and few lines of stitches, this maxi dress sews

up in no time!

THE PRETTIEST SWAN THEMED BABY SHOWER I was scrolling through pictures the other day and realized that I haven’t ever put this pretty, flower-y, pink, swan themed baby shower on the blog (what!?!?!). DIY MODERN BABY ROMPER Y’all. Last night I was scrolling through old pictures (ok, honestly, I was trying to delete enough to upload my latest pictures I *might* have a photo hoarding problem). THE YUMMIEST CHURRO BAR So once upon a time, back a few months ago, we had a Churro Bar as part of Piper’s Sparkle Party.But then I never shared it on here. Churros and a whole buffet of dipping sauces need to be shared, y’all, even a few months late. And this is perfect for those of HOW TO MAKE COCOA POWDER (FROM CACAO BEANS) Peggy, you are too funny! Your prayers mean the world to us- don’t apologize at all! And I can totally see missing this way of life- it’s SO different than Denver, and has been so great for us (mostly- MIMOSA BAR HOW TO (AND SHOPPING LIST) If you read about the vintage children’s book Sip ‘n See, you might’ve got the “I’m in love with Mimosa Bar” vibe.It’s true. I am. Among the many, many fabulous Mimosa Bar features, “SO EASY” tops the list! You could add this to any brunch you’re putting together- from a casual get together to a baby shower or Sip

‘n See.

EMBROIDERY 101- HOW TO HAND EMBROIDER A ONESIEHOW TO HAND EMBROIDER FACESHOW TO MACHINE EMBROIDER ONESIESHOW TO MAKE BABY ONESIESDESIGN A BABY ONESIEMAKE A BABY ONESIE When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREEBEST ICE CREAM SCOOPSICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR SALEICE CREAM SCOOP FOR COOKIESICE CREAM SCOOP FOR CUPCAKESICE CREAM SCOOP TEMPLATESCOOPS ICE CREAM MENU I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze.

HOUSE - KOJODESIGNS

anthropologie inspired knotted bedding part 1 (making the knotted squares) a ruffled name sign. how to make a tea wreath

DIY PROJECTS

50+ tried-and-true ideas for the BEST favorite things gift basket

ABOUT - KOJODESIGNS

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this PRINTABLES - LUXE DIY holiday party favors- pie boxes (with free printable files) free printable gift card envelope. thanksgiving leftover station (with free printable leftover labels)

GIFTS - LUXE DIY

50+ tried-and-true ideas for the BEST favorite things gift basket

30 MINUTE NIGHTGOWN

When my sweet niece asked me to make her a ‘nightgown,’ I thought it’d be a fun project. Then she explained what she was hoping for-

essentially

MAKE YOUR OWN HONEY ROASTED BARBEQUE SAUCE (AKA CHICK FIL Because almost all food items are shipped in by boat or airplane, and because the island we live on is only about 48 square miles, our access to things I’d consider ‘comfort food’ (and even pantry staples) is limited at best! HOMEMADE BATH PAINT RECIPE As school comes to a close and summer begins this mama is looking forward to a summer of saying yes to all sorts of things that are usually too much to handle on a school night: sleeping in forts, staying up late, evenings of total house destruction crafting, eating watermelon shirtless in the yardand loooong baths complete with bath

paints!

HOW TO PRE-SCOOP ICE CREAM FOR A SUMMER SOIREE I initially wanted to have a froyo self serve truck at my event but thought it was too expensive. I live in Jamaica where it’s quite WARM. I also didnt want the hassle of scooping ice cream with this long line of kids in front of me, so the intention is to pre scoop into 8oz ice cream containers with lids and freeze. HOW TO MAKE GIANT TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS Once upon a time, Jord made this amazing wall of paper flowers out of crepe paper (the tutorial for making the paper flowers is here).Even though large sheets and rolls of crepe paper is easy to come by internationally, it is much less common in the States.

KOJODESIGNS

luxe DIY

* ABOUT

* about us

* contact us

* disclosures

* Sponsors

* HOME

* DIY PROJECTS

* baby

* bags, totes & purses

* boys

* fonts

* gifts

* girls

* harry potter

* kids

* knock offs

* printables

* women

* SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

* winter

* spring

* summer

* fall

* gifts

* PARTIES

* pretty parties

* pretty showers

* party bars, buffets & stations

* party DIYs

* grazing platters

* HOUSE

* decor

* furniture

* house projects

* rooms & tours

* RECIPES

* brunch

* dessert & treats

* drink recipes

* main dishes

* paleo recipes

* salads

* sides, dips & sauces

* FREEZER MEALS

* GIFTS

* gift ideas

* gift basket

March 18, 2021 by Kirstin EASTER BASKET FILLER IDEAS (FOR TODDLERS THROUGH TWEENS!) I’ve already said it- I LOVE EASTER. And also, I lovelovelove piles of ‘small gifts’ (things like themed gift baskets and Christmas stockings). Which means, of course, I seriously LOVE Easter baskets

(like love them!).

And actually- I pretty much have a formula for filling Easter baskets- books about God/Jesus, a game we can play together (it has to be kind of small to fit in a basket), Easter treats (Reese’s eggs

and Cadbury eggs

are the faves around here), and a couple small gifts. In case you were needing ideas, I rounded up some favorite Easter basket fillers that’ll still arrive before Easter. CHRISTIAN BOOKS FOR EASTER BASKETS BOOKS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS

Found: Psalm 23

The Biggest Story ABC Psalms of Praise (a board book)

Near

:

Psalm 139

Loved: The Lord’s Prayer

BOOKS FOR KIDS

The Friend who Forgives

The Biggest Story

The Radical Book for Kids The Ology- Ancient Truths Ever New The Prince’s Poison Cup The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross The Donkey Who Carried a King The Barber Who Wanted to Pray God’s Very Good Idea BOOKS FOR TWEENS & TEENS

Meeting with Jesus

This Changes Everything Exploring the Bible- A Reading Plan for Kids 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask OTHER EASTER BASKET FILLER IDEAS- TODDLER & KID’S EASTER BASKET FILLERS-

Resurrection Eggs

Easter Egg Chalk

(I got several sets of these for Bohden last year and we are still using them at least weekly- haha!)

Monopoly Deal

(our current fave!)

Harry Potter Uno

Bananagrams Party Edition

Punderdome

(got this one for Burke- if you have ‘punny’ kids, it’s so fun!) Kid Made Modern Crayon Library TEEN/TWEEN (& GROWNUP!) EASTER BASKET FILLERS-

Collapsible Straws

(I got these for stocking stuffers and we use them ALL the time!) Hair Massager Scalp Brush Capri Blue Volcano Candle

(on sale right now)

Play Doh Mini’s

(these are great if you have several Easter baskets to fill!) Papermate Felt Tip Pens (Piper’s favorite, and mine too!) Marie Badescu Facial Spray Buxom Mascara and Lip Gloss Set (BOTH of these are winners!)

YETI Rambler

(the navy one is only $15 right now! That’s such a great deal!) Stainless Steel Pocket Survival Tool Rechargable Headlamp

Truff Hot Sauce

(I got this for Adam’s stocking and even the kids love it!)

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

March 11, 2021 by Kirstin HOW TO MAKE AN EASTER TREAT GRAZING BOARD We love doing it up for Easter around here- it’s my favorite holiday to make a big deal out of. (Which, admittedly, is a little trickier in the new Covid-changed-everything world). And also, I love grazing platters (or grazing boards, or treat platters). AND I have this fantastic (and giant) vintage bread board that looks

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

January 21, 2021 by Kirstin FROZEN THEMED PARTY PLATTER The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

December 18, 2020 by Kirstin THE BEST DIY HARRY POTTER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Last year’s Harry Potter Christmas tree is back up and the kids are in round 2 of Harry Potter ornament crafting (ok, me too! Definitely me too!). I know there probably isn’t time to work on any Harry Potter ornaments this year, but I thought I’d still put together a

round up of all the

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

December 10, 2020 by Kirstin LAST MINUTE BUDGET AMAZON GIFTS (FINDS UNDER $15, $10 AND $5!) Since the mail system is so overloaded this year and delivery is taking longer than anticipated, I thought I’d do a quick round up of BUDGET AMAZON gifts that are still projected to arrive before Christmas! Teacher gifts/neighbor gifts/small group girl gifts/kid’s friends gifts- this is for them. And for you. AND SO BUDGET FRIENDLY

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

December 6, 2020 by Kirstin STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS (THE ULTIMATE LIST!) I love Christmas stockings. Actually, I love all gifts, but I have to admit that there is a special place in my heart for a compilation of small presents (maybe that’s why I love gift baskets so much?). And I LOVE the challenge of finding all the little presents to fill all the stockings without

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

December 4, 2020 by Kirstin DIY POM POM ORNAMENTS (ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRED) Even though there isn’t an Anthropologie here in New Zealand, I still LOVE perusing their Christmas goodies online (so much gorgeousness). And they have the best pom pom Christmas ornaments every year! So of course, we DIYed a whole pile of pom pom ornaments for our Christmas tree. It seems sort of silly to put

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

December 1, 2020 by Kirstin PASTEL HOT CHOCOLATE BOARD Since Piper’s birthday is in August (and we’ve spent her life in Colorado, Saipan, and Texas), we’ve never once had hot chocolate on her birthday before. But that girl LOVES hot cocoa, and whipped cream and marshmallows are two of her favorite things. So our southern hemisphere home gave us the perfect opportunity this year

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

November 26, 2020 by Kirstin 2020 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDES YAY! I love (like LOVE) gifts and finding the best gifts and giving the best gifts. It is my actual favorite. And since I know not everyone shares my present-finding passion, I put my best sleuthing skills to work to put together kojo Christmas gift guides this year! The best part is that you can

Sharing is caring!

*

Share

*

Tweet

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

Next Page »

* Facebook

* Google+

* Instagram

* Pinterest

* Twitter

FOLLOW KOJO

SHINY HAPPY SPRINKLES

PRIVACY POLICY

Pretty Chic Theme

By: Pretty

Darn Cute Design

✓

Thanks for sharing!

AddToAny

More…

*

Tweet

*

Share

*

Pin

*

Share

*

Mail

*

Share

*

Pin

×

An Elite CafeMedia Home/DIY Publisher