I came home with the best happy mail. Don’t we all love to get craft supplies in the mail? My challenge was to get creative with Mod Podge. With costumes to put together, class parties to throw, and the inside to decorate the outdoors can sometimes be neglected. I know I shouldn’t admit this but …
Best Living Plants for Fairy Gardens A fairy garden is a small structure which uses living plants and small structures to replicate a fairy-like environment. Most fairy gardens are small spaces, tended to with love, and the designs are based on your imagination. These are usually indoor gardens that can be used as a table …
Butterfly feeders are easy to make, look wonderful in your garden and help wildlife! Join me while I show you how to make a beautiful butterfly feeder. Here is a photo of my finished product. I just love the way it looks between my Bee Balm and my Zinnias, don’t you? I love being outside …
Red White & Blue Fluffy Slime Kids love Slime. Here is a fun way to get the kids involved at your BBQ with this Fluffy Slime 4th of July Edition. Seems like kids love crafts that are hands-on, slightly messy, and fun to play with. Fluffy Slime is the perfect craft. Easy to make and …
I had my baby shower early last month. Since I was having another girl, and we already pretty much have everything we needed for this one, diapers were the big present. Even if it were our first, diapers are a great gift for a baby shower, because babies go through diapers like crazy. Instead of …
Princess Floral Crown Tutorial Nothing is quite as charming as flower crowns. Birthdays, summer weddings, outdoor festivities. Flower crowns are everywhere, and are an enjoyable way to dress up your kids’ summer outfit! Ever wanted to create a personalized one? Here I’ll teach you how to create your very own flower crown, so you can …
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I wanted to show this to you before Mother’s Day. However, I didn’t want my mother to see it, since I was planning on giving it to her while she was here for her birthday. Since she is now safely in her home, I can finally share this easy and quick DIY project with you. …
Searching for indoor activities for kids? You’re on the right blog! Go grab a coffee and settle in, I’m about to inspire you and get those creative juices flowing. Toddlers are little bundles of energy. They never stop going. We know that, right? From the time their feet hit the floor in the morning until …
My 10-year-old daughter and I are huge Harry Potter fans. I just finished reading the entire series with her, and we have seen all the Harry Potter films together except the last one. If there’s a kid in your life who also loves Harry and all things Hogwarts, check out our list of the best …
This post will give you a list of the best boy gifts for 3, 4, and 5 year old boys, including toys that encourage creativity, educational toys, and plain old fun toys. If you’ve been to my blog before, then you know that my youngest child is a 4 year old boy. He especially loves …
In this post, I’ll be sharing 18 of the best holiday gifts for girls. I worked with my 8-year-old daughter and my best friend’s daughter to come up with a kid-approved list of gift ideas. I hope this gift guide for 6, 7, & 8 year old girls will help you find the perfect present …
Fall is coming and the cool, brisk night air is upon us. And since we like to spend a lot of time in our backyard as a family, it is only natural that we create a crafty DIY fire pit to add to the fun. About a week ago, this tutorial came up on my …
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Sisters share a powerful bond formed over time and, as a mother, you want your daughters to have the kind of relationship where they will always look out for each other. You may recall unique memories of your own sister. Remember the time that your sister gave you a haircut? Parts of your head were …
If you follow us on facebook, you might have already seen this. I put it up to show everybody my latest project. But, I quickly took it down because my sister got worried that my mom might see it before I had a chance to give it to her. I’m happy to say that I …
Fairy Gardens are the new trend this summer! Kids and adults alike are falling in love with the miniature world. I have seen many DIY fairy gardens, and in all honesty, no matter what DIY you follow, you will add your own spin to it! It all depends on the store you go to and …
Looking for a fun and educational Earth Day activity? How about making some wildflower seed balls? This simple gardening project is sure to delight all ages, plus it’s a unique way to spread some green love over our beautiful planet. I first discovered seed balls (also known as “seed bombs”) a couple of years ago …
Recently my daughter asked me to get her a sticker book. At doctor’s appointments, ballet lessons, and occasionally at other activities the kids are given stickers or stamps for a job well done. She had noticed at ballet lessons that a couple of the little girls had a book to put their stickers in. I …
If you are looking for a quick, easy, and fun craft for kids to do this Valentine’s Day then these pom-pom love bugs are perfect. Pom-pom love bugs are a great Valentine’s Day craft for kids What you need: Wool Pipe Cleaners (1 per love bug) Pom-pom maker (or alternatively 2 cardboard donuts) Scrap piece …
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching it’s time to teach children about being thankful and appreciate what they have and what makes them happy. Here are 5 thankful crafts and activities for you to do with your children this Thanksgiving. Do these five thankful crafts for kids with your little ones! Make a thankful turkey. You can …
Fall is just around the corner, and I am so excited. I can already feel the chilly air and smell the crisp scent of leaves. You know what else fall means? Fall break! I know some parents groan when they think of their kids being out of school for a week or two, but I …
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The holidays are over and your house is a wreck. You’re in the midst of taking down the tree or other decorations and every year you have the same question: What the heck am I supposed to do with all of these leftover candy canes? Sure, they looked pretty on the Christmas tree, hooked onto …
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Last year, a new craft trend started popping up around the Internet and on mommy blogs–silk tie-dyeing Easter eggs. Instead of coloring Easter eggs the old fashioned way (food coloring or those color pellets you buy from the store), you use material cut from old silk ties or scarves. The technique involves placing an egg …
