How To: Gothic Punk Screaming Banshee Costume
A few days ago I really let my 10 year old kid have it. I yelled and I yelled, and I yelled some more. I was so mad. So hurt.…
Frankenstein and His Beloved Bride: A Picture Tutorial
I love Halloween. It’s my chance to find connections with the part of me that scares me the most, but the part that delights me to no end. So if you…
Halloween Cupcakes: The Toxic Bite!
I’m a horrible, horrible, terrible person.And I’ve misjudged.Well, not misjudged. I really did judge quite right.Maybe I spoke too soon. Too much. Maybe.Maybe not.Well, let’s just say I said a…
Willow Smith Halloween Costume How-To :Whip Your Hair!
HAIR.4 letters. So much meaning.It’s important. Yes it is. And it’s caused me a WHOLE LOT OF TROUBLE in my life.My hair is thick and coarse and wavy and frizzy.…
My Little Pony Make-Up Step By Step Tutorial
There comes a time in every child’s life, where they have to choose.Choose between good, evil, or someplace neither here nor there.The time has come for my child, and she…
How To Make A Dora The Explorer Costume in 5 minutes
Oh my goodness.I’ve got an Explorer.And her name is Dora.Dora, Dora, Dora, the Explooooorrrreeeerrrrr!!!!!!!!!”No. No. No. No. Mama. Mama. Mama. Mama. Mama. Boots. Boots. Boots. Boots. (Dora’s faithful sidekick)I WANT…
Barley Risotto & A Giveaway: The New Sonoma CookBook by Connie Guttersen RD, PhD
UPDATE:The winner is . . . .Ashley Murray- Please contact me at nickiwoo.thehomeguru@gmail.com in the next 48 hours to claim your prize!- – – – – – – – -…
How to Make a Giant Centipede For Your Yard
My kids play a lot of sports.Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, and Soccer. And let me tell you, we hear a whole lot of stuff on the sidelines. News about divorces.…
How to Make an Inexpensive Snake Wreath For Halloween
I hate snakes.No, no. Really. I HATE SNAKES.I know that hate is a really strong word, but trust this. Snakes bite. And wiggle. And seem as if they should be…
How To Make a Giant Spider Out of PVC Pipe
A few weeks ago, when we were having all that trouble with the bully, one of the neighbor kids did something really kind and generous for my daughter Soledad. While…