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Dirty Thirty Gift Basket
Dirty Thirty Gift Basket I love making gift baskets for people; instead of one big gift you get to customize a whole bunch of nifty little gifts and brighten someone’s day. All of my friends are...
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Easy Appetizers: Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball One of the favourite appetizers at my family’s Christmas has always been Cheese Ball. Although not the healthiest recipe, it is completely delicious on rice crackers, regular crackers or...
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DIY Gift-Giving: Birthday Dough
Sometimes the perfect gift really is money. Throwing some cash into a greeting card is a simple but let’s face it, rather boring way to give money. I love nothing more than putting a smile on someone’s...
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World Wide Wednesday: Fun Ways to Give Money
Finding an exciting way to give cold hard cash as a gift can be difficult. Here are some websites full of fantastic ways to give money as a gift. These ideas are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s...
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1st Birthday Party Ideas: 12-Month Banner
A child’s first birthday is a very big deal to parents. It’s the first official party you get to throw for your little one! If you’re anything like me, you want to go overboard for their very first...
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1st Birthday Party Ideas: Onesie Banner Tutorial
Decorating for your child’s first birthday party doesn’t have to be difficult. Making this simple banner using old onesies is a simple way to decorate for a 1st birthday party using items found around...
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Birthday Party Ideas: Happy Heads Birthday Banner
This banner is great for your child’s first birthday party but it works for any age from 0-90! This happy heads birthday banner is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Aside from a few craft...
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World Wide Wednesday: Sesame Street Birthday Party Ideas
Does your little one simple adore Elmo? Mine enjoys “Melmo” as she calls him. A fantastic theme for a 2nd or 3rd birthday party is Sesame Street. What kid doesn’t love that show? Here’s a list of...
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1st Birthday Party Ideas: Highchair Banner Tutorial
Chances are your child will not spend an incredible amount of time in their highchair on their first birthday. Too many people will be fussing over the birthday kid. But your little one will have to...
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Birthday Party Ideas: Happy Birthday Bunting Banner Tutorial
For Miss O’s 1st Birthday Party, I made a Happy Birthday Banner. It looks like a bunting banner but was much simpler to make in that it is made of paper and stickers! The letters that I used match the...
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Birthday Party Ideas: Washi Tape Number
Looking for a simple decoration for your child’s next birthday party? This one will take you no time at all to complete and it’s a nice little touch. I only made one for Miss O’s first birthday party...
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Pink Birthday Party Ideas
Miss O celebrated her 2nd birthday just over a week ago. This year’s theme was Dora complete with a 52″ Dora balloon. Last year for her 1st birthday, I decided not to adopt a specific theme and simply...
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Non-Character Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Going to the party store and buying all of the birthday supplies with your kid’s favourite character on them is easy. But if you’re a crafty mama like Holly and I, you like to add your own spin to...
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DIY Birthday Gift: Orange You Glad It’s Your Birthday
I’m always on the hunt for fun, new birthday gift ideas. I’m a big fan of gift baskets or similar ideas as you can with my Dirty Thirty Gift Basket and the 30 Presents for 30 Years gift pile I did for...
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It’s Our First Birthday!
It’s our 1st birthday today! The Inspired Home has officially been sharing thrifty DIY projects, delicious meals and more for 365 days. We thank you for joining us on this journey and we look...
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5 Things NEVER to do to a December Baby
5 Things You Should NEVER Do To a December Baby (or Birthday!) I have embraced my December baby status for a long while now. (Seriously, what else can you do when your name is Holly?) Along the way...
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It’s My Birthday and I’ll Wear an Adult Onesie if I Want To
It’s My Birthday and I’ll Wear an Adult Onesie if I Want To It’s that day again – the one where I was born. Each year, my list of what I want grows shorter. I find myself focusing more on the...
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DIY Pillow for Sports Fans
Everyone knows a sports fanatic. For me, it’s my 12-year old cousin. Not only does he love hockey but he’s also impossible to buy gifts for as all he wants is money or iTunes gift cards. I like to do...
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Princess Peach Birthday Party
Miss O just turned three. When asked what theme she wanted for her birthday, she requested Princess Peach. Now, Super Mario birthday decorations are difficult enough to locate. Princess Peach is...
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Thrifty DIY Birthday Gifts
I love nothing more than giving a handmade gift to someone for their birthday. It shows that I put a little extra thought into giving them something they will truly love. A handmade gift is also...
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