Mommy Rodessa's DIY play kitchen went viral early this year and she's at it again, now building a DIY gas pump, auto mechanic workbench, and hardware playset for her nephew! She shares, "Some of the comments when the play kitchen went viral is that some parents would want to build something for their little boys also. I thought of my 3 year old nephew, Hendrix who is also ... Continue Reading
Jace’s Star Wars Party
I've got a good feeling about this! It's International Star Wars Day so we're hoping the force will be strong in all of you to plan a DIY Star Wars party soon! Sometimes, all you need is a cute snack bar with cleverly named treats to come up with the coolest party in town! Plus points for creatively decorated treats of course. Jace is one lucky Jedi in Training because for ... Continue Reading
Hello, Coco! Baby Shower
My friend and I recently threw a baby shower for a dear mommy-to-be and her little Coco, and boy, how fun it was to plan! So today, I'm whisking you away to a little island paradise with our DIY tropical party! Filled with coconuts, pineapples, palm trees and umbrellas, this homemade party sure made me wish I was by the ocean, enjoying the warm breeze while sipping my ... Continue Reading
Liam’s Choo Choo Train Party
When little Liam turned two, he got to party not once but twice for his big day! Mommy Audrey shares: "The venue was too small to fit both our families in, so we threw 2 separate parties on 2 consecutive days instead. It was double the work, but the venue allowed us to keep the reusable decor on until egress the following day." What a lucky little boy to be celebrating twice ... Continue Reading
Euan’s Toy Story Party
Mommy Checka was worried her photos were not of the best quality, but hey, you can't put a good party down just because your photos aren't professionally take, right? This DIY party is filled with lots of Toy Story-themed ideas, I was excited to share it! Not to mention it's one of my favourite Disney movies, and, of course, little Euan's too (there's a film showing in the ... Continue Reading
Sesame Street Party Printables
I'm almost tempted to call this post freentables, because yes, you guessed it, it's all about FREE Sesame Street Party Printables! I had a little bit of extra time on my hands today, so I decided to search the Internet for some cool prints that you can use for your next DIY party. It's Friday anyway, so I did the searching for you, just in time for our #hmpfridayfinds. ... Continue Reading
Miguel’s Barnyard
Another barnyard party graces the blog today, and this time, it's #MiguelsBarnyard! A sign saying "Everything is crafted especially for you" greets you as you enter, and by just that alone you'll know right away that this was a love-filled affair! As I read through mommy Nouelle's email with her list of "suppliers" ("donuts from dad", "so and so ordered by mom", "made by my ... Continue Reading
DIY Soccer-Themed Parties
Its half time! Yep, we're in the second half of the year and yes, I made that sorry sports reference opening because we're feeling athletic on the blog today! It's double the fun in HMP as we feature two soccer-themed (or football-themed, however you want to call it) DIY parties! It's a theme fit for both kids and adults so read on to get some ideas for your next homemade ... Continue Reading
Miggy’s Barnyard Bash
I just love backyard parties, and I love it even more if it's paired with an adorable theme like this! Miggy's mommy and daddy wanted to do a DIY party for his first birthday and, to complement their backyard venue, came up with a barnyard theme! Everything you see here was a joint DIY effort between mom and dad, with dad craftily making a little red barn out of cardboard ... Continue Reading
Liam’s Construction Truck Party
What is a dump truck, a pay loader and an excavator doing in a party? Well, creating that construction truck party ambience, that's what! I love how Mommy Cris cleverly used Liam's growing collection of CAT trucks as party elements for his 3rd birthday. She shares, "I used a transporter truck as a cupcake stand, placed the marshmallows in the dump truck while the excavator is ... Continue Reading