Hey there, I'm Erin, the “Mommy” behind MBS, though these days, I 'm called "Ma" or "Broh". I'm all about embracing the silly side of life and love a good dad joke!

When I'm not busy creating, you can usually find us wandering the aisles of Home Depot or Lowes waiting on hibachi takeout – talk about the perfect date night! And in the summertime, you can bet my family and I are soaking up the sun at the lake, creating memories just like I did at my grandparents’ house on Candlewood.

I absolutely love running a business (well, not doing the math and taxes!), but there's nothing I love more than hosting workshops and parties. Funny thing is, I'm actually an introvert – go
figure! But when it comes to crafting connections and spreading joy, I'm all in. Let's make some memories together!

Fun Fact!  One of my projects made it into the 2022 BH&G Holiday Crafts magazine – pretty cool, right?

Here's my family! All 4 of us are behind MBS. We're proud to offer quality craftsmanship, unique projects, and affordable gifts. From our family to yours, we put loads of love and careful attention in each item. We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We know you have options and we appreciate you choosing MBS!

The story behind MBS

Hi! I’m Erin—the face behind MommysBoardSilly and a mom of two amazing kids, Ben (15) and Sam (almost 13). They’ve been part of this journey since the beginning—literally sanding boards and “painting” in diapers. I’d share photos, but they’d never speak to me again. These days, Sam’s basically my mini CEO. You’ve probably seen her at events, keeping things organized, greeting guests, and generally making me look like I have my act together.

I run MBS out of our home in New Milford, CT, with the help of my husband Daniel—who somehow became the unpaid MVP of a job he didn’t apply for. He’s my wood cutter, heavy-lifter, sander, calm-me-down-er, and biggest cheerleader. He didn’t exactly sign up for this business life, but here he is—fully in it, and (begrudgingly) loving it.
We also have two dogs who are, frankly, the worst shop assistants—either passed out somewhere cozy inside or demanding I stop working to throw a ball for the 47th time. They are cute though!
Funny - Daniel insisted we were a one dog family… which is adorable cuz we now have two. And yes, they both follow him around like he’s the star of the show. Figures.

MommysBoardSilly started as a creative outlet when I was a stay-at-home mom trying to make our space feel like home on a tight budget. I’ve always loved a good DIY project, thanks to my dad and uncles who taught me how to use tools, fix things, and not be afraid to get my hands dirty. Nap times turned into project time, and late nights became painting sessions. Eventually, people started asking me to make things for them—and just like that, a little business was born. (Yes, the name is a pun. I was painting boards... and also maybe losing my mind a little.)

But let’s be honest—after years of working solo while raising little ones, I was craving real human connection. Turns out, a lot of other women were, too. That’s when I pivoted from just selling signs to bringing people together. I launched MBS as a mobile DIY studio in 2018, bringing the crafting and the community straight to homes, breweries, schools, and anywhere folks wanted to gather.

Now, it’s not just about making something pretty—it’s about creating a space where people can feel connected, capable, and proud of what they made. Whether you're coming solo to a public event or hosting your own private party, you’ll always be welcomed like a friend. You don’t have to be “crafty”—you just have to show up.

Let’s craft, laugh, and make some memories.

That’s what we do best around here.