I’ve consolidated both my blogs, “Mommy Vegas” and “The Naptime Gnome”, into one blog… aptly named: Mommy Vegas and the Naptime Gnome. You can find this blog at http://www.mommyvegas.com or mommyvegasandthenaptimegnome.wordpress.com. If you are currently following this blog, and would … Continue reading
3rd Week of Christmas – Wood Candy Dish
Naptime Gnome Idea #9 Custom Candy Dish Why is it so hard to find the perfect gifts for the ones we love most and know the best? I always find it harder to think up things to make for my … Continue reading
The 2nd Week of Christmas – Little Girl’s Petalled Jewelry Box
Naptime Gnome Idea #8 Silk Flower Petal Jewelry Box This super simple decorated box can be done in just a couple naptimes with oodles of time to spare (unfortunately it needs time to dry ;)! What you need: Unfinished wooden … Continue reading
The 1st Week of Christmas – Leather E-Reader Snuglies
Naptime Gnome Idea #7 AAAHHH, CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!! I love Christmas, and it’s not because of the getting, it is entirely due to the giving! I once made these E-reader covers for my mom(-in-law) and my sister(-in-law); it still tickles … Continue reading
No-Sew, Kid-Friendly Table Runner in 30 Minutes or Less
Naptime Gnome Idea #6 Don’t throw away the trimmed ends of pull shades! Re-purpose! Two dilemmas needed fixing: We needed a kid-proof runner to cover the seam in our packing paper “table cloth” There were some several-year-old trimmed ends of … Continue reading
The Pit Match of Porcelain Cleaners…
Naptime Gnome Idea #5 Which Common Household Cleaner Cleans Porcelain Coated Sinks Best? I once spilled some Kirkland Brand dishwasher detergent, in doing, I somehow managed to ruin a pair of shoes, the kitchen rug and a rather cute shirt … Continue reading
Crayon Bouquet, Girl’s Tea Center Piece
Naptime Gnome Idea #4 Make a fun and easy center piece for your next kid-tastic party! Inspired by the prissy pens at the bank, all gussied up in an attempt to make them harder to pocket, the Gnome fired this … Continue reading
Knit Tee Rescue
DIY Snag Fix Rescue your favorite knit items from snags and pulls without the use of a special snag tool! Crafty Gnomes: 1 (See the Crafty Gnome Key Below) Naps to Complete: Less than 1 (A few minutes) So your … Continue reading
DIY Fabric Covered Label Windows
Naptime Gnome Idea #2 Add a Custom Fabric Label Window to Just About Anything! The gnomes responsible for cleaning-up around here all really appreciate labels! For some reason, even when everyone knows the rightful home of various household items, … Continue reading
Apples, Apples, and more… APPLES! Cheap and easy fruit processing ideas.
Naptime Gnome Idea #1 Manzana Mania! I have the sweetest memories of sitting on the counter helping my mom process apples as a kid. We dried most of them in a dehydrator. Once they were dry I helped pack the … Continue reading