I got the idea from The Moody Fashionista. These were really quick to make. I started by melting the chocolate in the microwave on ultra low heat until it was smooth: I tried dipping a chip into the chocolate on it’s own and it was way too thick. So I used the same technique as when I made the chocolate dipped pretzels and added some canola oil to make it runnier:...

And don’t get me started on the AWESOME Christmas colours here. I found Christmas sprinkles at the bulk store that are shaped like tiny green holly leaves and round red berries. So cute and festive! I used plain chocolate M&M’s and Peanut M&M’s in holiday colours but you could easily use the regular M&M colours to make this marshmallow popcorn any time of the year. I was just snacking on this Christmas popcorn as I was writing these paragraphs, and I had to take the bowl back downstairs because it’s just too addictive....

I’ve never really been one for making hot breakfasts. When I was growing up, we usually ate toast or cereal for breakfast. For Sundays or special occasions, my mom might make pancakes and scrambled eggs, or waffles, but usually we were left to fend for ourselves at breakfast time. My husband’s family, on the other hand, had elaborate hot breakfasts every morning. I can’t even imagine how his mom had the energy to get up and cook a full breakfast for eight kids and two adults every day of the week!...

Whether you’re new to crochet or have been stitching for years, this DIY spider web is simple to make and will add a hauntingly beautiful touch to your Halloween decor. So grab your favourite yarn, get cozy, and let’s spin up some Halloween magic! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....

With their cute beards, cozy hats, and vibrant autumn colours, these DIY gnomes are the perfect fall craft. And they’re really easy to make using simple supplies! Follow along to create your own fall gnome friend that will make everyone smile. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: Get our free printable fall gnomes pattern: The link below will take you to our free, printable fall gnome hat template!...

Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day activity or a simple way to entertain young animal lovers, these free printable puppy coloring sheets are the perfect solution. Just print your favorites, grab your crayons or markers, and get ready for some cozy coloring fun with the cutest puppies around! RELATED: Paw Print Salt Dough Ornaments Instructions how to use these puppy coloring sheets: Free Puppy Coloring Pages There are 15 adorable puppy coloring pages to choose from, featuring all kinds of cute and playful pups!...

I live in Kansas which means we are about as far away from the ocean that it gets. Kansas summers are incredibly hot and humid but with no ocean in sight to make the hot weather bearable. Even though it might not look very tropical out my window, I still love to incorporate a bit of coastal decor into my home during the summer. I’m always looking for easy ways to sneak it in without being dramatic or too themed....

RELATED: Fluffy Slime Glow In The Dark Fluffy Slime The slime obsession is still going strong, kids LOVE slime! It’s so easy to make, and the whole family can do it together! This glow in the dark fluffy slime recipe was a huge hit with all my kids and it only has 4 ingredients! I love the texture of this fluffy slime so much better than traditional slime. I was inspired by this fluffy slime recipe but changed it into a glow in the dark version for even more fun!...

Q-Tip Art for Halloween It’s so fun to use an every day object to make art! These Halloween q-tip paintings are so easy to make. Choose your favourite Halloween shapes and use a q-tip to stamp fun paint colours around them! This is a fun Halloween art project that’s all about creating outlines and celebrating negative space. It’s similar to our Fall Leaf Chalk Art, except we’re painting around the templates this time instead of using chalk....

This is such a classic craft project that’s quick and simple, and it’s a really fun introduction to origami! Follow the step-by-step tutorial below, or watch the quick video to learn how to make a paper boat. You’ll be an expert in no time! Do paper boats float in water? Yes! These boats will float in water. But since they’re made out of paper, they can really only go in the water once....

Did you know that you can add dried flowers to epoxy resin to preserve their colour and beauty permanently? Use flowers from a special occasion, like a wedding or graduation, and create a physical memory of the event. The results are SO PRETTY! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: Can you put fresh flowers in resin?...

I have a soft spot for chocolate covered pretzels (or candy melt covered pretzels, since I suppose it isn’t really chocolate). I’m not sure why, but I have SO MUCH FUN making different characters! I’ve made Pretzel Bunnies and Ducks, Pretzel Hearts, and Pretzel Pumpkins, and you better believe I’ll be making Pretzel Santa Hats this Christmas! (Is it crazy that I’m already looking forward to Christmas?! It just started to warm up here!...

Simple Felt Flower Tutorial #3 To start, cut out five small circles of felt: Pinch one of the circles in half, and run a needle and thread through it near the end: Repeat the process for all of the little circles, collecting them on the needle like this: When you pull them off the needle, it will look like this: Pull the thread tight and run a few stitches through the end to hold it in place:...

We’re supposed to get 6 inches of snow today. I keep looking at the radar maps and looking out the window (still nothing), like it’s some kind of exciting game. When is it going to start? Is it going to get really bad out there?? Am I going to get pelted with snow when I walk to pick up the kids from school this afternoon??? There’s nothing worse than freezing snowflakes blowing into your eyes while the wind keeps blowing off the hood of your jacket....

Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients: 1/2 a watermelon, so about 4 lbs worth (and yes, I used our baby scale to weigh it!) 1 small package of feta cheese, crumbled (about 4 to 6 oz) 1/4 of a white onion 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp of chopped fresh mint leaves salt and pepper to taste Cut the watermelon into bite size cubes. Slice the onion as thin as you can get it and add it to the watermelon....

When I was growing up, one of my family’s favourite calorie splurging dinners was Kentucky Fried Chicken. I LOVED the macaroni salad. I could eat a whole container of that stuff. I probably still could if I wasn’t worried about all the calories. Yum! Since we were so happy with the KFC macaroni salad, my family really never experimented with other pasta salads. And I have no idea why on earth not!...

These animal coloring sheets are so cute, filled with baby animals, pets, farm animals, wild animals, and more. Plus they’re all free for you to download and print! Use our printable coloring pages for libraries, classrooms, birthday parties, or any time you want to color this collection of animal pictures. RELATED: Butterfly Coloring Pages These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files....

From classic apple shapes to apples with bite marks and even a cute apple core, there’s something here for every project. Whether you’re celebrating back-to-school season, creating a fall bulletin board, or just need a quick and easy apple drawing to trace, these black-and-white outlines are ready to go! RELATED: Back to School Perler Beads Instructions for how to use these apple templates: Fun things to do with an outline of an apple: Use as a coloring page: Let kids color inside the apple shapes, add shading, or decorate with faces, stickers, or fall-themed doodles....

Butterfly Craft We used drinking straws to create the moving wings of our butterflies. It’s SO COOL how the butterfly flaps its wings. It really looks like it’s flying! This butterfly craft is the perfect activity to go along with a butterfly or insect lesson at school. It’s also a great spring and summer project for a sleepover or summer camp. Print out the free template (more on that below) and design and colour your butterfly however you’d like....

I posted a simple way to wrap a gift for Mothers Day awhile back. It’s perfect for that small store bought gift. However, I do love a good DIY gift that kids can easily make themselves to give as gifts. I love this painted twig bouquet because it is virtually free and always turns out adorable. Another way to take your DIY game up to the next level for Mother’s Day, is to have your kids craft up an adorable bouquet of cupcake liner flowers to give to Grandma....