I have multiple autistic children with varying levels of sensory sensitivities to clothing. Tags, seams, and even fabrics can be problematic. In order to find clothes that are comfortable for my children, I have had to not only sew, but I have also had to adjust the way I sew. CLICK HERE to read more […]
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5 Reasons to Love Kinetic Sand
I finally jumped on the Kinetic Sand trend and bought some for my kids. Kinetic sand is sooo much fun and I wish I had tried it sooner. My kids ask to play with the sand regularly and will be occupied for 20-60 minutes depending on the child. This article describes 5 reasons we love […]
Continue readingHealthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
This recipe is for healthy chocolate banana ice cream. Well, the ice cream part is really pseudo ice cream, but blending the frozen banana with a food processor gives a very ice cream like texture. This recipe is naturally sugar-free. It is my go-to quick recipe to fill my chocolate craving while still maintaining my […]
Continue readingDIY Bowser Shell, Koopa Shell, or Turtle Shell Costume with FREE pattern
When my toddler requested a Bowser costume for Halloween, I told her to pick something easier. We went with Luigi (CLICK HERE to see how I made her Luigi costume). When it was time to make our Christmas wish lists, she still really wanted a Bowser costume and I decided I would make time to […]
Continue readingTop 20 Blog Posts of 2018
Have you read my most popular posts? I have my top 20 blog posts of 2018 listed below! #20: Learn more about Beast Academy Math Beast Academy Math: A Curriculum Review #19: Make your own Edmark style learning activities How to Create Edmark Style Learning Activities #18: Learn more about The Writer’s Jungle A Review […]
Continue readingHow to Sew Sensory Friendly Seams
If you have a child with sensory processing disorder, you know how difficult it is to find clothing that is comfortable. I have autistic children who have sensory sensitivities, making certain types of clothing very uncomfortable. I have found that sewing clothing in comfortable fabrics can help, however, some children are sensitive to certain types […]
Continue readingHow to Sew a DIY Shy Guy Costume
Although Halloween is long gone, dress up and costumes are a year-round thing at my house. One of my children requested a Shy Guy costume for Christmas. If you don’t recognize Shy Guy, he appears in some of the Mario games, like Paper Mario Color Splash. This article describes the process and resources I used […]
Continue readingSensory Friendly DIY Super Mario Costume
Super Mario characters are a favorite at my house. I have been making sensory friendly Super Mario Brother costumes for a few years. The older well-loved outfits are used regularly and worn out. As I made 3 more outfits, I created this tutorial on how to adapt the Alex and Anna Winter PJ pattern for […]
Continue readingFast and Easy DIY Pokeball Cupcakes
One of my children wanted a Pokemon birthday. After searching Pinterest, I came across cute Pokeball cupcakes that my daughter had to have. There was one problem, the cupcakes pictured were too involved. I just did not have time to make different colored frosting, carefully ice cupcakes within lines, or pipe a bunch of detail […]
Continue reading6 Best Cast Iron Cookware for Everyday Cooking
I complete most of my baking and cooking in cast iron pans. Cast iron cooking became a priority as a way to address my child’s diet-based iron deficiency symptoms related to autism sensory sensitivities to food. CLICK HERE to read about the benefits of cast iron cooking. Cast iron heats and cooks food evenly. CLICK HERE […]
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