On Monday, I received a large cardboard box delivery, I emptied the contents and set aside to be broken down for trash day. My curious little one insisted she had to have it!!! So, I placed it in the middle of her bedroom to go wild with this new found toy! We sat on the… Continue reading BIG Box FUN!
Author: coffeewithisla
Hi! I am Isla, a stay-at-home-mom with a blog and a DIY crafting youtuber, Coffee with Isla. I will share ideas on simple money tips, crafting and mommy / toddler adventures. Grab a cup of coffee (tea, hot cocoa, or latte) and lets have a conversation. If you are interested in crafting ideas, check out my youtube channel
The benefits of toddler Cup Stacking
For about 2 months now, Lah-Lah, our little one, has had such an interesting fascination for stacking objects - particularly, drinking cups. At first she started stacking only just 2 cups during play time. Observing this new playtime behavior, I spend time with her, playing on the floor with cups. She enjoys building stack-able towers,… Continue reading The benefits of toddler Cup Stacking
Old Shirts for bibs
My little one is growing up so quickly! I simply can't get her to slow down either. Recently, Lah-Lah has hit yet another growth spurt - so I am doing a general shake down of all her clothes she cannot fit anymore. =:O( The summer clothes that my mom and I purchased for this summer… Continue reading Old Shirts for bibs
Easy DIY Hair Clips
Happy Sunday! I just posted a new video tutorial, Easy DIY Hair Clips. It is a quick hair clip project to put together! Make one for everyday of the week! Or to match a pretty outfit. These are adorable and fun to make! All you need is: https://youtu.be/sei2qmPubm0 Glue Gun DIY hair clips Gems Acrylic… Continue reading Easy DIY Hair Clips
Facing my fears
Since April 2019, I created a Youtube Channel, Coffee with Isla, and have made a total of 8 videos so far. My first video was a tutorial on how to make clothespin butterflies. In making that video, I spoke verbal step-by-step instructions, but because I was so afraid of talking out loud, I asked… Continue reading Facing my fears
Have a good day, and God Bless You!
After the delivery of our baby, my husband and I decided it was best that I stay home. So while I was on maternity leave, I had submitted my letter of resignation. While that was a hard pill to swallow, postpartum depression came on with a vengeance which made me a sappy crying hot mess… Continue reading Have a good day, and God Bless You!
DIY Cowrie Shell Flowers
Hi everyone, This week I made a YouTube tutorial video on how to make cowrie shell flowers. It was fun to make and super easy! These shell flowers make great pendants. Turn a boring necklace or lei into a festive jewelry piece. It can also be fashioned into the most adorable hair clip,… Continue reading DIY Cowrie Shell Flowers
