Category Archives: DIY

Potted Salad Garden Gift

Potted Salad Garden Gift | Mama Papa Bubba

Last year, Miss G’s very first year of school, was a doozy.  Beyond having just left her home, friends, and most of her possessions in the Middle East to start over here in Canada, Miss G was also becoming a big sister after 5 years of being an only child and starting school for the very first time.  When we got settled in Vancouver, we decided that we’d give traditional public school a try, despite the fact that we’d long decided that we’d homeschool if we were to stay in Kuwait.  I had gotten excited about the possibility of homeschooling and wasn’t 100% sure about the decision, but after meeting what quite possibly might have been the greatest principal / office administrator combo EVER, we were hopeful it would be a great year.  Our cautious and sensitive girl was even excited about Kindergarten! Read More

Play Dough Fairy Gardens

Play Dough Fairy Gardens | Mama Papa Bubba

I try really hard not to be that person who is constantly complaining about the weather {because who are we kidding – we have it so good here in Vancouver}, but let me tell you…  I am SO ready for spring.  Not that cold, grey, rainy everyday version of spring either.  I’m ready for full-on sunshiny spring with blossoming trees, the buzzing of bees, warm temperatures, and rainy days only here and there.  I’ve been willing it to come our way for weeks if I’m being honest.  And with all of that wishful thinking, I was reminded of the amazing play dough fairy gardens Miss G and I did last year.   Read More

Kid-Made Kindness Potion

Kid Made Kindness Potion | Mama Papa Bubba

We had such a lovely time spreading kindness and love with the help of our Kindness Elves throughout the month of December and Miss G was definitely sad to see them go after they left her one final note on Christmas night.  They did say that they’d be back at some point, but we didn’t know when that would be…   Read More

Shake and Search I Spy Bottle

Shake Search I Spy Bottle | Mama Papa Bubba

Let’s be honest here…  Who really has the patience to sit for ages making perler bead creations??  I wish I did.  Miss G and I made a few little things the other day and had fun, but truth be told, what we really wanted to do was run our fingers through them – hah!  That, or use them for something completely different {and less fine motor skill intensive} than what they’re intended for – like making a simple shake and search I spy bottle.   Read More

Baking Soda Clay Baby Footprint Keepsake

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It’s hard to believe, but we’re already amidst December, and in our house, December 1st means that all things Christmas are fair game.  We’re doing a very low key Christmas this year {like really low key}, but low key doesn’t mean without tradition.  Our fun little traditions are much too special anticipated to let go of, so this year we’ll simply pare down a little bit when needed.  Like instead of 10 different types of homemade Christmas ornaments, maybe one or two will do…   Read More