Easter is around the corner and in an effort to gain some control over the chaos that currently reigns my life, I’ve decided to plan ahead. My oldest girl is now a preteen.  I don’t know when it happened, but here we are.  Gone are the days of stuffing her Easter basket, with toys and […] The post Easter Basket Ideas for Tween Girls appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

Beat the heat and the crowds with these insider tips for visiting Carowinds! Carowinds is one of our favorite summer vacation spots, but the crowds and scorching heat that plague peak season can be a little daunting.   No need to worry though!  After years of visiting the park, we’ve perfected our park visit strategy and […] The post Beat the Crowds & Heat: Tips for visiting Carowinds appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

Sanderson sisters reunited at last!  It’s time to celebrate with a spooky sweet Hocus Pocus Party! After 29 long years it is time at last to light the black flame candle again.  Hocus Pocus 2 premiered on Disney+ just a few days ago!   I’ve always sort of thought of myself as the 4th Sanderson sister, […] The post Hocus Pocus Party appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

I can take or leave the beach, but I’m a mountains girl at heart.  Our home is situated right at the foothills of the NC mountains, where we are blessed with beautiful views and what I like to call, “baby mountains,” so I’m fortunate to get a tiny taste of mountain life every single day.  […] The post 7 Reasons to Visit Tweetsie Railroad appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

Summer’s dwindling lazily to fall, and soon school will be back in session.  As I write this post, teachers across the nation are working in their classrooms to prepare for the coming school year. As a former teacher, trust me when I say they are hard at work. They are moving furniture, creating cute bulletin […] The post Back to School Teacher Gift – A Noteworthy Year appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

Summer is winding down, and we are NOT ready. We’ve spent a ton of time enjoying the sun and the pool, but haven’t really made time for our traditional summer excursions to museums and parks. Recently, we decided we needed to amp up the fun before school’s back in session.  We decided to go BIG […] The post 7 Reasons to Visit Carowinds Theme Park appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

Last year, my then four year old fell in love for this first time. “He is dreeeeaammy,” she would purr.  “Oh, Adri-kins.” Luckily, her “Adri-kins” wasn’t real, rather a character on her favorite TV show.  The character Adrian doubles as a superhero who saves the world with a pig-tailed super girl named Ladybug. Their true […] The post Miraculous Ladybug Birthday Party appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

If you’re like me, your thumb is so NOT green, it’s practically black. Therefore, keeping any plants alive is problematic. Since plants are a decor staple in most households, this can make dressing up your home’s vibe a little difficult. However, all is not lost.  There are in fact options that can make your home […] The post DIY Faux Outdoor Planter to liven up your porch! appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

Teacher Appreciation Week is approaching and let’s be real…teachers deserve ALL the gifts. I don’t have to tell you how difficult this pandemic has been for parents, but can you imagine being a teacher right now? So for this fist week of May, we really need to pull out all the stops and shower them […] The post 5 Teacher appreciation gifts teachers are sure to love! appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more

I know it sound super cliche, but I kind of love Valentine’s Day. My hubby and I don’t get a lot of nights off, but pre-Corona, we tried to least celebrate with a nice dinner with the kids. Additionally he steps up his game with the expected flowers and usually a card. I obligatorily fulfill […] The post Free Your Friendship is my Favorite Accessory Valentine appeared first on This Crafty Mom ..read more