On Thursday April 2nd, 2020 we welcomed a baby girl to the Wonder Forest family. Lily Reese decided to arrive eighteen days early weighing in at 7lbs 14oz. Her birth was thankfully quick and went so smoothly for a first timer like myself. I had always been terrified of giving birth. When I became pregnant,…
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Sheepskin Style Crochet Baby Booties Pattern
Looking for the cutest and easiest crochet baby booties pattern? Look no further! I’ve got the perfect crochet pattern for those little footsies. With little Wonder baby on the way, I’ve been non-stop crocheting! These crochet baby booties are cozy, cute, and really quick to whip up. Trust me — I’ve already made about 10…
How To Make a Macrame Rope Rainbow Wall Hanging
With little Wonder baby on the way, I’ve been DIY-ing up a storm! One of my latest projects was this custom macrame style mobile with a “sunshine and rainbows” theme. I had seen these little yarn-wrapped woven rainbow wall hangings and decorations all over the place and thought that they couldn’t be that hard to…
15 Unique DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids & Babies
Halloween costumes sure have come a long way since I was a kid. Mom’s homemade clown costume just doesn’t compare to today’s level of super creative and unique Halloween costumes (sorry, mom!). With the internet, social media, and pop culture so prevalent, it’s no wonder the creativity surrounding DIY Halloween costumes has been at an…
22 Trendy Spring Haircuts and Hairstyles for 2024
Spring always brings with it the desire to go into spring cleaning mode and organize our homes and spaces…but our hair deserves a refresh too! We’re no longer able to hide bad hair days under a cute beanie now that spring is here. We’re spending more time out and about with friends, and of course…
Our Favourite Halloween Face Painting Ideas from Instagram
Halloween is all about dressing in your best, most creative costume — but can we take a moment to appreciate all of the incredible Halloween face painting talent too? Applying the perfect face paint takes some serious skill and time. Some looks can take hours to achieve! We think that creating realistic looking artwork on…
15 Easter Decor Ideas That You Can Make Yourself
It’s time to embrace all things spring! Flowers, pastels and of course the cutest bunnies are all making appearances as Easter approaches. Whether you’re hosting this year’s Easter celebrations or just want to add some seasonal fun to your home, here are 15 Easter decor ideas that you can make yourself with just a little…
16 Easy Painting Projects For Beginner Artists
Painting is a wonderful way to explore your artistic side, while ending up with something beautiful to display in your home in the process! If you are new to painting and looking for inspiration, we have rounded up some ideas that are simple enough for even total beginners. Whether you dabble in acrylic or are…
15 Easy DIY Punch Needle Projects For Your Home
This is the year to get crafty and hone into your creative skills. Punch needle is the latest craze in the craft world, and can be used to bring fun texture to so many of your DIY home decor projects. It’s easy to get the hang of and can be applied to textiles, rugs and…
How To Create a Perfectly Minimal White Home
White interiors used to scare me. I used to wonder how on earth the homeowners could keep those spaces clean. I thought that white meant boring and sterile… true hospital room vibes. Well, my friends, I have been totally converted to a minimal decor loving woman over the years and I wanted to share some…
Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work And How You Can Fix Them
Have you ever wondered where the time has gone? One day you were waiting for your birthday to arrive, the next, it’s done and you’re a year older already. Even I noticed that time is getting faster and faster as the day goes by. One moment it was Monday and the next, it’s Friday again.…
Custom and Unique Gift Ideas That Keep Giving
I am a sucker for unique gifts. In fact, I pretty much always try to come up with gift ideas that are a little out of the ordinary or things that the recipient wouldn’t normally think of buying herself. I spend a lot of time browsing sites online for these types of gifts, so I…
Waitomo Caves, NZ: The Closest to the Stars You’ll Ever Be
If there was one thing I was looking forward to when I hit the ground in New Zealand, it was seeing Hobbiton…until I heard about glow worms. I saw them on Pinterest before, but I figured most of the out-of-this-world photographs were just photoshopped. Besides, what’s so special about a glow worm anyways? I was told only…
The Ultimate Guide: Dyeing Your Hair Silver or Grey at Home
If you were wondering how to dye your hair silver or grey at home, you’ve come to the right place! This popular hair color looks great on every skin tone and also works well for a gray hair transition. Gorgeous silver locks had been a goal of mine for a little while, and after much…
Today I’m Old: Why Turning 30 Is Awesome
Today I turn 30 years old. That feels so incredibly strange to type out. “Hello, my name is Dana and I’m 30 years old.” I am having a bit of a hard time with this realization that I’ve completed 1/3 of my life already, because inside I still feel and act like I’m 25. I…