$16,961.56 That’s the cash value of travel we’ve taken/booked since we started the points and miles journey in May 2024 (including trips we’ve taken and trips we have booked for later this year). I still have to pinch myself to believe that we’re actually doing all this for *nearly* FREE. It’s almost too good to be true – but it is!! OUR POINTS AND MILES JOURNEY Our family started this “hobby” about a year ago. We weren’t necessarily planning to go all-in on t...| unOriginal Mom
Hello! It’s been a while :-) In fact, it’s been more than three years since I last published a post! As life seasons and family circumstances shifted for us over the few years, it became clear it was time to retire unOriginalMom, at least for a while. All of the old craft and DIY content I created lives on here, and I’m so proud of that creative journey and all that it represents in my life! I began this blog back in 2012 as a brand new stay-at-home-mom, in the beginning of...| unOriginal Mom
Add some character to your front porch with a custom DIY front porch mat! Use this free Hello welcome mat SVG for a simple and classic look, or browse 15 more free welcome mat SVGs to find something unique for your household! FREE HELLO WELCOME MAT SVG Spring is coming!! We’re getting a good taste of it here in central PA this week, and while I’ve lived here long enough to know that it’s not here to stay quite yet, I do know that we’re getting closer. And there’s always something...| unOriginal Mom
Free Bathroom Sign SVGs: this free So Fresh and So Clean SVG is a modern vintage design that’s perfect to use for a DIY bathroom sign with your Cricut or Silhouette! Plus browse around 14 other free bathroom sign SVGs from other bloggers. SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN SVG Well, it’s been over 9 months since we finished our big house renovation (and yes, I know I still haven’t gotten the “after” photos up here for you…maybe someday?) and our new little half bathroom is just begging for ...| unOriginal Mom
Hello, 2022!! It’s officially the start of a new year…even if it doesn’t really feel like it. Does anybody else feel like we’re still in the middle of 2020? Even though the calendar has changed not once, but TWICE since then, there just isn’t quite the freshness and excitement of a the new year that I typically feel in early January. Anyone else, or is that just me? It could be pandemic-related…or maybe it’s just as I’m getting older, I’m finally realizing that January doesn...| unOriginal Mom
Oh my gosh. Christmas decor shopping this year is CRAZY!! It seems like everything is overpriced AND it’s still going out of stock really quickly. The whole scarcity-mindset is majorly at work here. So much for waiting for after-Christmas sales to stock up on things…we’ll be lucky if there’s anything left on the shelves by December 1! In any case, I’m trying to resist the urge to buy too much in the way of Christmas decor this year (because I guess I don’t really *need* it anyway)...| unOriginal Mom
These DIY Family Mario Halloween costumes have been a big hit! Super Mario characters are so timeless and recognizable, they’re a perfect DIY family costume theme for Halloween. We have a Mario riding Yoshi, Luigi riding Yoshi, Toadette, Princess Peach, and the iconic question mark block! Read on to learn more of the DIY details. DIY FAMILY MARIO HALLOWEEN COSTUMES We’re baaaaack! After a year off from handmade Halloween costumes last year (2020 – need I say more?), we decided ...| unOriginal Mom
We’re a month away from Thanksgiving (can you believe it??), but did you know before Thanksgiving comes Friendsgiving? Have you heard of it? In case you haven’t, it’s a trend that’s been picking up steam in recent years. Friendsgiving is basically an extra Thanksgiving dinner with your friends that you celebrate before you head home to gather with family. I mean, who doesn’t want to have an extra turkey dinner?? I’m all about that. I’ll be honest, I love Thanksgiving with m...| unOriginal Mom
I made my yearly visit to the fabric section at JoAnn’s yesterday, which must mean one thing – it’s time to start thinking about Halloween! (Yes, the only time I sew is my kids’ Halloween costumes, haha.) I know it might be a bit early for some of you, but I’ve seen houses who are already putting out skeletons and witch hats and all the Halloween inflatables…October will be here before we know it! FREE TRICK OR TREAT SVG I’ll admit, I don’t typically get into much in the wa...| unOriginal Mom
It’s time to start getting your fall crafting on! Here’s a great collection of 11 free fall sign SVGs for your Cricut or Silhouette, including this original hand lettered design, “Fall is proof that change is beautiful.” Every year, without fail, we start approaching fall and I feel my crafty mojo kicking in. Anyone else, or is that just me? After a summer of kids home (although this year, it’s actually been 18 months of kids home!) and precious little “me time,” the p...| unOriginal Mom
