Articles by Jennifer Coe

Jen is a work-at-home mom to four who loves to craft and sew so much, sometimes she gives up sleep to have the time to complete projects. Check her out at fabricbliss.blogspot.com.

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Christmas craft: Make your own Christmas ornament

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 31, 2011
Plan to decorate your Christmas tree this year with unique, showstopping ornaments you can easily make them yourself! Follow these...
Christmas craft: Make a felt Christmas tree

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 31, 2011
This handmade felt Christmas tree makes the perfect mantel centerpiece for your holiday decorating. These trees look very nice alone...
Christmas craft: Make a candy reindeer

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 31, 2011
Who says you shouldn't play with your food? Buck the rules this holiday season and make your candy canes super fun! After the...
Christmas craft: Homemade Christmas cards

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 31, 2011
Making your own Christmas cards can be super quick, totally easy and very inexpensive. Follow these simple steps to make a unique,...
5 Fun afternoon games with your preschooler

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 24, 2011
After a long day at school, or even just after nap time, simple activities work the best in the afternoon for your preschool-aged...
5 Fun morning games with your preschooler

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 24, 2011
Not everyone is a morning person, and for some kids, it can be really hard to get them going when its early. Here are 5 morning game...
Indoor activities for when it's cold outside

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 24, 2011
Winter -- and with it, major yucky weather-- is quickly approaching. Fear not! Being stuck inside doesn't have to equal sadness and...
5 Fun preschool party ideas

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 24, 2011
Planning a celebration for preschool-aged children doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Here are five ideas to make your...
Plan a messy art day for your preschooler

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 24, 2011
To the five and under age-set, nothing is more fun than getting super messy. Here are some ways to plan an entire day dedicated to...
Family craft: Coffee filter fall leaf garland

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 18, 2011
Coffee filters are not just for making your favorite beverage anymore. They are also a new must-have crafting supply. Get the kids...
Top 10 list: Why I love being a mom

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 18, 2011
Being a mom is, indeed, one of the most difficult and challenging jobs in the world. But ask a group of moms and most would agree...
Real moms share: How I carve out "me" time

By Jennifer Coe on Oct 18, 2011
When you're a mom, taking care of your family is typically your number one priority. But forgetting to take care of yourself can...
How to make an easy light up ghost out of a milk jug

By Jennifer Coe on Sep 21, 2011
This Halloween craft is fun, easy AND eco-friendly - a perfect craft combination! Follow these simple steps to re-use a milk or...
5 Last minute, easy and inexpensive costume ideas

By Jennifer Coe on Sep 21, 2011
Making your own Halloween costumes doesn't need to be expensive or time consuming to be fun! Try one of these last minute dress-up...
How to make an inexpensive Halloween wreath with items from the Dollar Store

By Jennifer Coe on Sep 21, 2011
Halloween is a festive and fun holiday, filled with tons of decorating potential. Whether you choose to go ghoulish and bloody or...
How to make a personalized trick-or-treat candy bag

By Jennifer Coe on Sep 21, 2011
Your kids will be the hit of Halloween when they go around the neighborhood asking everyone to feed their candy-hungry pumpkin! This...
How to make an easy Halloween themed headband

By Jennifer Coe on Sep 21, 2011
If you have a style conscious tween in your home that absolutely refuses to wear anything that is blatantly Halloween- but, you...
How to paint your kitchen table

By Jennifer Coe on Aug 3, 2011
Your kitchen table likely gets more use than any other piece of furniture in your house, especially if it doubles as a drawing...
How to repaint furniture

By Jennifer Coe on Aug 3, 2011
Before you send that chipped, outdated or damaged piece of furniture to the trash, consider a quick and easy update with a fresh...
How to refinish a dresser

By Jennifer Coe on Aug 3, 2011
Refinishing a previously painted dresser is simple with the proper tools and chemicals. Allow the beauty of natural woodgrain to...