Summer has an anthem. Did you know that? It's not all the classic songs that you're thinking about... nope. It's the kids and teens of the world that sit there and in unison say, "I'm bored". Hopefully, this super simple summer craft idea will give them something to do and make your windowsills and shelves look cute all at the same time. Aloe is just a great plant to have around. My grandmother had pots of aloe spread throughout her house. If you burned your hand off she would tell you just to put some aloe on it. Luke Skywalker when his hand got burned off with the lightsaber? Probably … [Read more...]
Cereal Milk Popsicles – The Perfect Treat for Your Family
Our family loves popsicles. The fact that we live in Houston, where it's hot 10 months out of the year helps out a lot but personally I think if we lived somewhere cold, we would just make hot chocolate flavored popsicles. Today though I'm going to share with you the recipe for cereal milk popsicles. Since it gets hot here at 7am during the summer, popsicles would be the perfect breakfast food or snack for our kids who have swim practice at the crack of dawn during the summer months. There's nothing like handing a sweating, hot and exhausted kid a popsicle as they walk back in the … [Read more...]
Super Sweet Summer – Free Printable!
Summer is sweet. It's a time of year that we practically hold our breath waiting for and before you know it, it's over! Things are a little different this year after quarantine but that's why we have to cherish it even more. That's one of the reasons I made you this free summer printable. You have to cherish summer. Eat all the popsicles you want. Swim until your entire body is pruny. Stay up late watching movies. Eat more popsicles. It's a wonderful cycle. That's why I had to make you this free summer printable. Summer is super sweet. Enjoy it. … [Read more...]
Summer is Here! Crafts, Snacks and Printables for that Summertime Fun!
Summer is here. After what seemed like 1900 months of winter, the sun has finally emerged and the temperatures are rising. My kids have a daily countdown to the moment that school ends and their summer break begins. Laying by the pool in the gorgeous sunlight doesn't give us an excuse to stop creating and making things. Here's just a few ideas to keep your hands busy this summer.... Dollar Store Summer Wreath $5 and hot glue was all we needed to make this fun summertime wreath. It's perfect and simple for summer. Find instructions to make your own here - DIY Summer Dollar … [Read more...]
Easter Eggs Made By Melting Crayons! Yes! It Works!
It seems crazy that you can use crayons to dye Easter Eggs but it's true! Actually.. it's semi true. You're not using crayons to dye the eggs, you're using the heat of the egg to melt the wax in the crayon which leaves a really pretty decoration on the egg. No matter what, I still think this is a better option than dying eggs. Here's the truth - I hate dyeing easter eggs. It doesn't matter how many towels you put down someone's going to spill the color and it's going to go everywhere. Then the kids are going to fight over who gets the pink dye first. If you put down several cups … [Read more...]
DIY Marbled Easter Eggs – Grab the Shaving Cream and Let’s Marble!
Marbled Easter Eggs are beautiful to look at but honestly - they're even funner to make. This is a great craft that is a fantastic alternative to traditional egg dying. Not only are they faster to make but when the stores all sold out of egg dying kits, they'll still have the supplies for these DIY Marbled Easter Eggs. Last year I shared with you how to make marbled easter eggs using butter, which to me made prettier eggs that are safe to eat but you could never get the butter feel 100% off the egg. This is a great alternative if you care about how the outside of the egg … [Read more...]
Potato Print Easter Eggs – Easy Easter Craft!
People like their potatoes different ways. Some want them mashed, some fried, others baked... but me? I like potatoes sliced in half and covered in paint. Simply put, I love potato prints. Why? Because they're easy and oh-so-adorable. Plus a potato is kinda an egg shape so you should have known I'd make Easter Egg Potato Prints. Right? Awhile back I made heart shaped potato prints and made the cutest tea towel known to man. In March I made 3-leaf clover potato prints (I'm Polish, not Irish... just let that 4th leaf go.) Now? It's time to break out the Easter Eggs. These potato … [Read more...]
Free Printable Valentine – I Only Have Eyes For You
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It's not because of what it stands for or because we get to show others our appreciation and love for them, believe it or not I just like hearts and happy colors. It's kinda sad, I know. But one thing that will not make you sad are these adorable FREE printable valentines that I created for you. I'm not sure if I love these for the nose pencil sharpener valentines I made last year more. These are pretty high up there. Here's one of the reasons I love these - The little eye rings come from the dollar store. Add in some rubber cement and … [Read more...]
Adorable Free Printable Nose Valentines – Which One Do You Want to Print for Valentines? You Blow Me Away or I Pick You Valentine?
I love fun Valentines but I hate to buy them because I am so cheap. There's nothing better than making your own Valentines or finding free printable valentines online. That's why I made these free printable nose valentines just for you. Everybody you "nose" will love them. These are just fun but there's a way to make them a little bit sillier and awesome. When you print them there will already be a nose on the valentine. Last minute printing? You're good to go, just sign them and give them away. But if you have time.... you can order nose pencil sharpeners from … [Read more...]
Little Clay Hearts – Happy Valentine’s Day
Sometimes I get a crazy idea in my head at the last minute. OK so I always have crazy ideas in my head but sometimes I let them make an appearance. This idea to make little clay hearts from polymer clay to give to friends for Valentine's Day was just one of those ideas. Two years ago I made marbled polymer clay heart necklaces. My daughter still wears hers to this day. They're simple and fun. But there were a few hearts leftover from that craft that I never made necklaces with. In fact, I added a white area to write and used them for small encouragement trinkets. One of them I even glued a … [Read more...]
Rustic Love – A Cute Craft for Valentine’s Day or as a Lovey-Dovey Gift
Sometimes I make Valentine's Day crafts and think "oh that's cute," and then sometimes I make them and my jaw hits the floor and I want to marry them because I've fallen in love. The same is true for this Valentine's Day craft idea. It's simple, which you know I like simple and easy crafts, and it's one of those things that your friends are going to ask where you bought it. So...whether you want to make this to decorate your home or to give as a gift, this is a cute idea. Plus they don't only have to be for Valentine's day. Make them in all white to give to someone as a wedding gift or … [Read more...]
Mini Party Hats – DIY Dollar Store Crafts
Who doesn't love a great party? Whether it's for a holiday such as New Years or a DIY Birthday party, parties are fun. But, it's not really a party unless you have the correct headwear right? (I mean, it's not a wedding in England without a fascinator, so it's not a party here without a hat.) Of course we can't just leave you with the old style party hats with the tiny elastic band that snaps you in the face when you're not paying attention. That's why I came up with these mini party hats. The best part? It's all from the Dollar Store. So now you have the perfect Dollar Store Craft to get your … [Read more...]
