We had so much fun creating our weekly challenge list for rookie moms in 2011 that we wanted to do something similar this year. But totally different.
I am excited to announce that we are working on a new content series for 2012, focused on making stuff. Each week, we will highlight excellent clever do-it-yourself projects for parents. That might mean crafty stuff, photography ideas, food, or other DIY problem-solving projects. To be honest, we’re not totally sure yet. Stay tuned for more details!
We are calling it “Makin’ It with the Rookie Moms” and we hope you’ll join us!
Baby stuff:
- Make a no-sew Moby Wrap
- Easy swaddle blanket (tiny bit of sewing)
- Shopping cart cover (no sew!)
- Funny newborn photo ideas
- Mobiles: craft foam R2D2 or simple fabric circles
- Organic baby body wash
- Non-toxic finger paint
Fun with preschoolers:
- Publish your own I Spy book
- Glue-free Valentine’s decoration
- Photo placemats
- Easy 2-minute puppet theater
- Sew a felt doll dress (tutorial)
Makin’ food:
- Create cartoon-inspired meals (bento and plate varieties)
- Bake the easiest salmon in the world.
- How to make Mickey Mouse pancakes
- Making nutritious smoothies for toddlers
Furniture and decor:
- Make a wipeable art table
- Very simple party decorations
- Make a LEGO table
- Photograph letter art
- How to store stuffed animals
- How to make an easy paper bunting for your kid’s room or party
Other great ideas:
- Mommy business cards from Moo + Facebook
- Easy skirt for mommy (or kids or dolls)
If you have a fun project to share, email us at moms [at] rookiemoms.com with the subject MAKIN’ IT. We’d love to feature your project!
I assume the double entrendre was intentional? =)
Wahooo!
Very exciting! And great timing… I’ve just started working on some photo projects. I will be in touch soon
look forward to seeing what everyone else is working o.
Lovin it! Can’t wait to participate.
love this idea – especially with pinterest being so prominent in mom culture at the moment. i keep pinning and not doing! i’m looking forward participating! (unless there’s sewing…
I haven’t done this yet, but it’s on my list – homemade playdough. My sister made Gingerbread playdough at Christmas time and her little one had the best time making Gingerbread “cookies”.
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So are the projects supposed to be DIY things that we are making for the kids? If so I have some ideas from posts I already have written that I can email you.
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Loving the ‘Makin’ it’ series! Especially since its cold and wintery, making the whole ‘getting out of the house’ bit seems like a wash with my rookie 5 month old.
2 fun projects completed so far this Feb:
1. DIY Taggies! Those taggies blankets are irritatingly tiny. I made some big-ass ones from fleece and ribbon from the craft store. They are Awesome.
2. Maternity T-shirt repurposing extravaganza! Fifty million tutorials available on Pinterest. Do you ladies Piterest?
I do Pinterest, Emily! Do you have a board of the maternity tshirt repurposing? I’ll post one of making a scarf/necklace soon.
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And the Kreative Blogger Award goes to…..brrrrrrr (drum roll)….Rookie Moms!
For being such an inspiration (& 2 of my geek girl crushes!) I’m passing the honour on to you! check it out:
http://awesomesauceasshattery.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/kreativ-blogger-award-for-moi-danke-schoen/
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