I'm guessing you didn't arrive here after Googling "Gumball Plinko Race" tutorial. But here we are! This is our take on a fun Plinko or pinball game, with a racing element! And the ultimate twist is that it's gumballs! It doesn't quite feel right to call it a DIY gumball machine. Ironically, we started out planning to build a DIY Candy Dispenser as a homemade Christmas gift, and hubby started ... [ Read More ]
Handmade Gift Ideas by Reality Daydream
Hey there, besties! I know I've shared a ton of handmade gift ideas from over the years, but instead of making you sift through the 1,200 posts from my archives, I'm going to throw down 50 of my favorite handmade gift ideas right here to make it easy for you! Even if you don't end up making one of these specific DIY gifts, maybe at least you'll get some inspiration and try something new! We've ... [ Read More ]
Shop Local – Iowa Christmas Gift Guide
Friends! The holidays are sneaking up on us, aren't they? This year, more than ever, I'm putting a special emphasis on shopping to support small business and makers and the Shop Iowa site is bringing together businesses from across the state into one online marketplace, making holiday shopping easier than ever! It's such a bonus when I'm able to support business that are local to me... right here ... [ Read More ]
Small Business Shopping for the Holidays
It's that time of year again. The holiday season brings with it the joy of giving, and we're all throwing our money somewhere, aren't we? This year, let's all step back and be very thoughtful and intentional about where we're spending our dollars. 2020 has been so tough on small businesses. Let's lift them up and put our money where our mouths are this year!! When STIHL reached out to see ... [ Read More ]
Cypress turns 5, and a Gift Guide for 5-Year-Olds!
Oh man, our girl Cypress turned 5, and I can't believe my youngest child is going into Kindergarten next year. I seriously still think of her as a toddler. Eek! Click Here to read her birth story. This girl loves to torment her sisters, play with perler beads, color, and dance. Our girl is fiercely independent, except when it comes to buckling her own seat belt in the car. IT'S TOO ... [ Read More ]