October 9, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (5)



Halloween practically begs for some spooky-cute decor additions — and I always love a good mom-made find.
Here's a selection of Halloween decorations handcrafted by CafeMoms and sold in their Etsy shops.
October 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (31)
July 3, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)
"Fourth of July #2, Independence, Missouri" by Mike Sinclair
The Fourth of July is my Grandma's birthday, so growing up, my family always celebrated with her.
July 1, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
Photo from Alpha Mom
Are you and the kids ready for the upcoming and LONG Fourth of July weekend?
Well, while you countdown to the fun, here are three fun 4th of July craft activities plus some musical suggestions for an Independence Day mixtape.
FILED UNDER: crafts, holidays, inspirations
June 21, 2009 at 8:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (3)

Last weekend we drove all the way from Chicago to southwest Florida with our 10-month-old dog, Jango, in the back seat. Now, you might think that we're crazy for embarking on a 23-hour car trip with a rambunctious, 55-pound puppy, but she was actually fine. We stopped every couple hours, and she slept most of the time. Traveling with a pet was actually a lot easier than I thought. Here are some tips for taking pets on a road trip.
FILED UNDER: holidays
June 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)
Photo from the Origami Club
Dad probably doesn't really want another necktie for Father's Day, but it's tradition.
Here's fun way to give him a tie he'll really never have to wear. A great easy craft for kids of all ages too!
May 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (5)
Here Comes the Sun print, $35 from theloveshop
Really, all I want for Mother's Day is the windows washed and a cute handmade card from my boys, but I like making a wish list of wants just for fun.
My Mother's Day Wish List includes:
FILED UNDER: holidays, inspirations
April 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
Crazymom080787 with her two sons
Whether you're making your Mother's Day wish list or considering what to buy your own mom for Mother's Day, why not make a Green Mother's Day out of it?
CafeMom Crazymom080787 has some great environmentally conscious Mother's Day ideas to share.
FILED UNDER: going green, green guide, holidays, outdoors, yards
April 30, 2009 at 6:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)

Tomorrow, May 1st is May Day—and for many, a day to share flowers, dance, be merry, and celebrate spring. I could handle a little of that.
April 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Photo from The Ugly Green Chair
Some last-minute Easter craft ideas for your weekend (oh, everything's last minute anymore...or is it just me?).
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