Hoo’s Picks for Fall Crafts

Yard Monsters  Supplies: FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam: Discs White and black knit fabric Hot Glue Gun Scissors Directions: I used all different sizes of foam discs…they have big to small! Just lay out in the fabric and cut around. Then hot glue the edges around. Knit works the best because you can pull and […]

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Give Dad a Memorable Day

Make “memory days” with dad this Father’s Day!  A lot of dads work in a secluded office or by the calluses of their hands. Take an adventure with him this year. Get out in the warm sun or under twilight stars. Dads teach and give advice by the sweat of their brow, so do an […]

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is upon us again and so is the struggle to pick the perfect present for the special father in your life. I know finding the right gift is no easy task, as most dads already have their obtainable wants and needs, but the key to gift giving is to find something they didn’t […]

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Mommy Masterpieces

Moms, the women who raised and crafted us, melt when they receive crafts from their little ones. Instead of buying a present for the mom in your life, craft some love this year.  An original craft to make would be a simple painting. Go buy paint supplies along with a little canvas for their Picasso […]

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Choosing a Mother’s Day Gift

Mother’s day is coming up fast. Our moms do so much for us, it can be hard to know what to do for them. Plus, the pressure to find “the perfect gift” can leave you so overwhelmed, you can’t decide! So we went right to the source, the moms, to find out what they want […]

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Easter Events & Easter Egg Hunts in Columbus, GA

April 4 Cookies with the Easter Bunny at The Columbus Convention & Trade Center 10AM-12PM April 4 Easter Egg Hunt at Chattahoochee Valley Harley Davidson 11AM-1PM April 11 Annual Easter Egg Roll at Lakebottom Park 10AM-2PM April 11 Easter Egg Hunt & Movie Night at Ice Dreams 2PM-8PM   Don’t see your event? Contact us […]

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Piece of My Heart Valentine Wreath

Not only is this a cute way to upcycle that puzzle that is missing a piece or two, it’s a great way to spend a cold or rainy day with your kids. Did I mention how cute it was?! Supplies for Piece of My Heart Valentine Wreath 100 piece puzzle Light pink, pink, red craft paint […]

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Favorite Christmas Apps

Looking for some free christmas apps? We’ve got a list of some of our favorites: NORAD Tracks Santa Each Christmas Eve I waited for the weatherman to report updates on Santa’s current location. With the NORAD Santa tracker, you can provide real-time updates at any time.  The app also provides a countdown to Christmas. iOS […]

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House Safety During The Holidays

During the holiday season, homes are decorated with lights and, at the same time, space heaters are brought out for extra heat and extra cooking appliances are plugged in to prepare food for holiday dinners. Here are some tips on how to prevent electrical fires and power up everything safely.  Check the power cords and the plugs on your decorations to make sure they are intact […]

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Finding the Perfect Gift

Finding the right gift, the one that doesn’t get forgotten in a drawer or buried in the closet, can be time-consuming and frustrating for parents. In fact, surveys have shown that up to two-thirds of the presents we give our kids aren’t wanted or valued by them. Here’s a gift idea that has lasting value. […]

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