Denise Loris | Cape Town Food, Craft, Travel & Family Blog
We recently helped organise and participated in a local market. It was lots of fun and it gave us the opportunity to get creative and spend time together. Thank you to Andie for the awesome shot above of the Market. … Continue readingAt the Market
Getting your children involved in preparing for their own birthday party can be lots of fun and teaches them important life skills. You can teach them how to budget for their birthday, help prepare and decorate treats such as cupcakes and … Continue readingCraft: Fairy Butterfly Wands
So, we decided to go with a Butterfly Princess Crown but you can go for a prince crown and decorate it with whatever you find more “princely”. What you will need: White cardboard (you can use paper but the cardboard … Continue readingCraft: Butterfly Princess Crown
It is holiday time again and whether you are you having a vacation or a staycation it is always great to have a few ideas to keep kids (and adults) busy. This upcycling idea is great fun and also helps to … Continue readingUpcycling: Crisp Can Pencil / Pen Holder
Easter is hopping around the corner and it’s holidays so why not make these cute little bunny tops which you can add to your easter baskets, breakfasts or use them to decorate your home. My daughter insisted that we make … Continue readingEgg Box Easter Bunny School Holiday Craft
At the end of the year (and if your house is a bit like our house) you will be left with half finished paints, paper, stickers and more. Pop these into a box that you can move around easily and whip … Continue readingSchool Holiday’s Craft Box
Barely over a week until Christmas and that means we need quick but meaningful gift ideas. Earlier this year, I shared some Natural Beauty Recipes and the Cinnamon Sugar Scrub is ideal for a quick but special gift. Cinnamon Sugar Scrub What … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Gifts #8 – Cinnamon Sugar Scrub
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if instead of spending money, we celebrated Christmas in the spirit it is meant to be celebrated? Yes, gifts are wonderful, I am the first one to admit it (she says after receiving some gifts from … Continue reading7 Christmas Gifts that don’t cost a thing!
Why not do some recycling/upcycling this Christmas?! You can have a white Christmas after all… Wash out an old Mayo/Pickles Jar and fill it with Epsom Salts. Drop in a tealight candle and light. Adds fantastic Christmas cheer to any … Continue readingEpsom Salt Snow Candle
Too many Lego pieces lying around? Put them to good use and make these Lego cufflinks for the guys this Christmas. Lego Cufflinks What you will need Plain Cufflinks or Cufflink backings (try looking at craft stores or your dad’s cupboard, … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Gifts #7 – Lego Cufflinks
Our next homemade gift will be a fun gift for the guys. Can you guess what it is?
This is a great idea for getting the kids involved in creating a little bit of love for Christmas! Permanent Pen Mug What you will need Inexpensive White Mug Thin-tip Permanent markers And of course, an Oven! Directions Map out your … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Gifts #6 – Permanent Pen Mug
This is a great idea, especially for the holidays where everyday you have something on. This will be a lifesaver and make a really gorgeous gift! Chocolate & Peppermint Dry Shampoo Ingredients 1 cup Corn Flour 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Gifts #5 – Chocolate & Peppermint Dry Shampoo
Our next homemade gift smells delicious…but you don’t eat it! Come back soon to find out what it is.
I love this idea (as with all the other homemade gift ideas) but the great thing about it is you can either purchase a new tray as I did or you can upcycle an existing tray that you have! What … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Gifts #4 – Chalkboard Tray
