DIY Crib Rail Protector

So this is Our love filled life! Hope you like our new design - I figured it would be fun to give the blog a make-over! After a few conversations with my hubby, we both thought it would be pretty cool if we would tag team this together and involve him in some of the postings as well. So here it goes! How many of you would give that a thumbs up? I think it's pretty awesome! We've got lots of stuff bottled up in our brains to write about - today this one is all me!

If you happen to know any 10 month old baby then it's not too hard to figure out that they love to chew on stuff. Their crib becomes the target once they're standing in it at mouth level. I noticed Landon's little teeth were making big scratches/dents in his beautiful not so cheap crib - so I definitely wanted to take care of this problem right away. I really didn't want to spend $40-$60 on a plastic crib protector for his crib - so when I saw this picture online, I was inspired!  This little DIY Crib Protector is cheap, functional, and super cute! I loved that there was no sewing required for the project and it took me only about 15 minutes from start to finish.

If you're having this same issue with your child and don't want a damaged crib in the end - you should for sure try this out! I love how mine turned out and I always get compliments from people saying how cute it is. I didn't have to do the sides or the back of the crib because Landon would only chew on the front. I know - I don't get it either. If he does eventually start chewing on the sides then I'll just end up purchasing more fleece and do the same thing to the entire crib. But fingers crossed he doesn't!

All you'll need for this project is some Fleece fabric and some nice sharp scissors. That's it! Since I only did the front rail I only ended up needing about a yard of fabric. In total this project only costed me around $15.

Step 1)  Fold the fabric in half and drape it over the crib rail. You'll want to leave about 10-12 inches of the doubled fabric hanging down in the front. Enough so that the strips will be long enough to tie into a knot.

Step 2) Using your trusty scissors, cut away the extra fabric at the bottom. Then cut the fabric from the bottom up to the base of the crib rail. Take care not to cut above where you will tie it. Do the same on the back side of the fabric.

Step 3) Tie the front and back flaps together TIGHTLY with a sturdy double knot. Keep going until you reach the end of the rail. Cut away the strips of fabric in between the knots. You can trim up the ends to make them look more neat if you'd like.

For those of you that are thinking about durability - it's definitely not a problem at all! Landon plays with these knots and pulls on the fabric and nothing has ever come loose. I'm so happy I found this idea so I had to share it with all of you! Give it a try and let me know how it works for you!

Have a great week everyone!

S

Homemade Watermelon Popsicles

Ok so I know what you're thinking...

It's fall, Sarah - Why are you posting a popsicle recipe??? Well I actually made these in the summer and completely forgot about sharing it with you! So like I always say - better late then never! :) 

One of my best childhood memories back in the day was enjoying tons of freezies and popsicles in the summer time. I loved their chillness and the way that they dyed my lips and tongue bright red or blue for hours afterwards. Often times we'd walk to the corner store for a jumbo freezie, or end up making popsicles with Mom. I've been on the lookout for a good popsicle mold for quite some time since I wanted to be able to recreate those same memories with Landon this summer. I finally came across one at Zehrs that I loved and snatched it right up!