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Are you looking for some easy and inexpensive DIY Valentine Decorations ideas? I’m excited to share two projects that took only a couple minutes each. The first project is a Conversation Heart Candle votive. You only need 3 items to make this. Conversation Hearts Votive holder Candle Fill your votive holder half full of Conversation hearts and place your candle on the top. You … [Read more...]
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays since becoming a mom. I love to surprise them on the days up to Valentine's Day with fun crafts, little treats and things they just don't expect. This craft would be perfect for popping a little note into a lunch box or backpack. I haven't figured out how to get a small candy to stick inside of them yet, but I'm working on it! I adapted this project … [Read more...]
Cinnamon rolls are a Christmas morning staple at my house. The best part? With a little prep work the night before, you can have hot fresh cinnamon rolls and NOT get up at 4:00 am to get them! This is a new cinnamon roll dough recipe that I just tried from Money Saving Mom and loved it. They go together very quickly using the bread machine and then I'll show you how to shape them into a very fun … [Read more...]
As every busy mom knows decorating for holiday events can be stressful. At my house I have little time to go shopping for items to create extravagant centerpieces. The budget is far to small to go and buy a beautiful rustic centerpiece like the ones at Pottery Barn. So what is a mom to do? Create one using what you have! I took my little man out on a nature walk. We love doing nature crafts so … [Read more...]
Christmas is almost here! I set a deadline for myself that I would be done with shopping by December 15th and today is the 14th. I am at the end of my budget but still have some people to buy for. I shopped for personal items earlier this week for family. The people left on my list are not family so that will not work. But I still insist that it be something awesome that I get for them. SO what … [Read more...]
When I was little, my grandma had an ornament on her tree that was kind of like this and I always loved it. It had sequins glued on it instead of buttons, but I was digging through my stash of sewing things and found these cute red buttons and knew they would be perfect for this craft. My girls and I sat down, cranked up the Christmas music and spent a cosy afternoon crafting these … [Read more...]
Christmas is coming up, and gift givers and gift sellers alike are on their toes looking for the perfect item to give their loved ones and friends. This season, why not take the eco-friendly route for your gift choices? Here are some ideas. 1. Used Books Is the receiver a fan of literature? Not only is buying and giving used books economical, there is something magical about the smell of old … [Read more...]
This year I want to give and give in a BIG way! I have had so many blessings this year that were not monetary and it made me want to do the same for others. So many need something right now! Maybe it is an essential like food or clothing. Maybe it is someone who deserves and needs a kind gesture through an action or handmade gift. Like most of you, we do not have a lot of extra money to buy … [Read more...]
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