A real mom sharing real expereinces!
First let me say that if I can do this anyone can! I only do things that require very little money, time and preparation or clean up. Since fall time is my favorite time of year I tend to get my craft on more than usual. This year I decided to make a halloween wreath using items from the dollar store and Elmer's items that I had at home! It can be done! The Dollar Store is full of cute decorations … [Read more...]
Are you still searching for easy and fun halloween craft ideas? Here are some great ideas from our friends at Elmer's. Send a halloween greeting to friends and family with this adorable diy halloween card idea. Be the hit of your street with this fabulous custom trick or treat bucket. It is perfect for those who do booths or trunk or treat type celebrations. The possibilities are endless with … [Read more...]
The leaves are falling and the so is the temperature which means it is the perfect time for fall crafts for kids! Get them outside and enjoy the changing of the season. It is educational and also so much fun! This weekend we went out and did some exploring and collecting. There are some really fun things that you can do with kids with the things you find outside! Nature Painting: Gather … [Read more...]
Halloween is almost here and it’s time to start decorating your home to welcome guests and trick-or-treaters. Decorating your home for Halloween does not have to break the bank or interfere with your budget. There are many decorations that you can make with household items. By making your own Halloween decorations, your home will have a unique look and you will save money. All you need is craft … [Read more...]
For our sponge bob party I was going with an underwater them. To go with the pineapple fruit bowl I wanted something blue. I discovered a recipe from jello that I changed up a little. It ended up being an amazing dip for our fruit salad. It only takes a few minutes to prepare followed by a few hours in the fridge. Ingredients: Jello (The flavor your choose will determine your dessert color) … [Read more...]
Last week I shared with you the mission of Sunkist and Take a Stand for Charities. I told you about the online tools to prepare for a lemonade sale such as poster, recipes, and pricing tracker are available for a free download. And because sometimes it’s just more fun to have an “official” lemonade stand for selling, Sunkist is releasing new, limited edition 2012 stands that will spark … [Read more...]
This weekend I had the pleasure of putting together a birthday party for my brother and my sister in law. They are amazing people and deserved an awesome party. Something beyond party pats and streamers. With money tight and time and energy even tighter I had to come up with something new and extraordinary. And I did...well I think it was awesome! I had to share this with you. This ice cream … [Read more...]
You know the ugly door knobs I am talking about. Even though our house was built in the 2004 it looks like it was built in the nineties. We have brass everywhere. Since we are in the middle of our home improvements I decided to update the whole house. Now that we have a new color and fresh paint up on the walls and doors the brass looks even worse. It stands out like a sore thumb. So those … [Read more...]
Drawing For Kids Inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days Movie Plus: Healthy Snack Ideas Are you and your kids excited about Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days hitting theaters this week? WE ARE! My daughter and I have read all the books together and so we are especially excited to see this movie based on books 3 and 4 of the series. Last week we read through book 3 again and it was just as … [Read more...]
These are super easy and fun! I did these for my daughter's Justin Bieber party. These can be done with any colors so they would be a hit on any occasion. The kids can do these because they are so easy! You need: Marshmellows Kabob sticks or cake pop sticks (found in baking section at Walmart) Cup of cold water Colored cupcake sprinkles ( do a bowl for each color) Easy steps: 1. … [Read more...]
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