Raise your hand if you’re excited that we’ve finally reached the end of the school year! My kids have 2 1/2 more weeks of school, and I am so ready for the freedom that comes with summer vacation. Somehow even after a whole school year of waking up at 6:45 a.m. every weekday, I still can’t seem to get used to it. I’m looking forward to sleeping in every morning (at least until 7:30!...
Macrame Keychain Within half an hour you can make a macrame keychain that’s both stylish and functional. How cool is it to make a craft that you can use on a daily basis?! These macrame keychains are SO PRETTY and they’re really easy to make once you learn the knots. They’re a bit more advanced than the macrame feather, but it’s still a great project for beginners. Making a macrame keychain reminds me of making friendship bracelets when I was younger....
Whether you’re new to crafting with Perler beads or a seasoned pro, this project is an awesome way to dive into the world of pixel art. Use our free, printable Perler bead fish templates to make 8 different fish patterns, or design your own! 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....
Tuck your painted snowman rocks into Christmas stockings, line them up on the mantel, or use them as cute little desk buddies to brighten up your winter days. However you display them, these snowy stones are sure to bring a 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: What kind of rocks work best for snowman painted rocks?...
I picked up all of the ingredients at the bulk store so I could limit myself to about a dozen gummies. The only trouble was that at this time of year, they apparently have a lot of heart shaped gummy options and I had no idea which ones to get. So I got three different types! From left to right, I got heart sour gummies, soft cherry heart gummies, and jube jube heart gummies....
Whether you’re looking for a spring craft, a weather-themed classroom project, or just a creative rainy day activity, this paper umbrella craft is a hit. Kids will love picking their favourite colours, folding the umbrella pieces, and watching their pop-up masterpiece come together! Helpful Tips: Get our free printable umbrella craft template: The link below will take you to our free, printable cloud and umbrella templates! The PDF file will open in a new window....
Before my husband and I had kids, Valentine’s Day was so romantic. We’d spend a quiet evening alone together, basking in each other’s presence. One of our last childless Valentine’s Days we stayed overnight at a gorgeous little villa, and got pampered with a gourmet meal and chocolates on our pillows. sigh Now as I spend an hour each night doing dishes and scraping sticky rice off my socks, I dream of days like that!...
Use our free, printable templates to make jack-o-lantern, ghost, and bat iron on rhinestone patches! These sparkly patches glimmer and dazzle with every catch of the light, and they’re really easy and fun to make! 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 Halloween rhinestones template: The link and picture below will take you to our free, printable Halloween rhinestones template!...
There is something about it that feels special and maybe even a little bit luxurious. Maybe it reminds me of being in a hotel on vacation, where everything is taken care of for me… sigh. I love when Jason has folded our towels. I definitely don’t always take the time to fold our towels nicely. I’m usually in such a hurry that everything gets folded as fast as possible and thrown into the linen closet wherever it fits....
You can set up this STEM activity for yourself in just a few minutes – you only need a few simple ingredients! It’s quick and easy, and the wow factor will make you want to try the experiment over and over again. The bubbles and foam are SO COOL! 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....
My girls seem to have a lot of crazy hair troubles. Kate’s baby hair is just starting grow long enough to get into her eyes. Leah is nearly 3 years old and has always been blessed with a ton of hair. The problem is she has so much hair that it keeps growing thicker and thicker and thicker, so there are always new bangs growing in and getting into her eyes....
My sewing machine is still out for repairs, but at least I’ll be able to hang the fabric from the curtain rod to get an idea of what everything will look like! I got this curtain rod for 50% off at Jysk this morning, making it only $25, which I thought was a steal of a deal for a hefty curtain rod like this. How to install a curtain rod, with pictures Gather all the supplies you’ll need and familiarize yourself with the parts that were included with the curtain rod you purchased....
Classic apple crisp that’s baked in a dish is pretty awesome as it is. (Especially with ice cream… yum!) But this version takes it to a new level. The baked apple adds to the amazing depth of the classic apple crisp flavours – plus it’s beautiful and fun! It’s a simple-to-make show stopping dessert that will impress pretty much anyone you serve it to. It’s pretty much the definition of fall comfort food....
We drove out to Walmart (Walmart was fairly new to our little town, so this was an event for us… haha), and we bought beautiful Santa hats… WAY better than the quality of anything you can buy now. So I decided to wear my hat at Christmas that year. And I wore it again the year after. And then it kind of stuck. I tried to stop wearing my Santa hat for a few years in my 20’s, but my grandfather, bless his soul, would guilt me into digging it out of my closet if I tried to make an appearance at our Christmas Eve dinner without it....
Today I decided to tackle one particularly obnoxious stain in the carpet in Leah’s bedroom. I think the previous owners used her room as their guest bedroom, so the carpet is in really good shape other than these stains. It looks to me like one of their chests had metal feet, and being right in front of the window, perhaps a little rain got in one day when the window was left open....
These polar bear paw cupcakes totally remind me of the little white teddy bear that my five year old sleeps with each night. Both my five year old and my three year old have two toys each that they MUST sleep with each night. And let me tell you, there are nights where we have to turn the entire house upside down just to find them all. We’ve found them in the doll house, under random blankets, and even buried in the dress-up clothes chest....
Resin can seem intimidating, but it’s honestly really easy to work with! Read our helpful tips and follow our simple step-by-step tutorial to make one of these sparkling snowflakes. These icy holiday decorations shine amazingly in the light, and they also make an awesome homemade gift for friends and family! 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....
I love the idea of using these brightly coloured tissue paper flowers as napkin rings! They add such a beautiful pop of color on the table and the materials for each napkin ring cost less than a dollar each! How to make tissue paper flowers Start out with a single piece of tissue paper and cut it into strips, maybe 2″-3″ wide: Cut them into a pile of 6 to 8 pieces of tissue paper about 3″ square (rectangular is fine too, they aren’t overly finicky):...
Make a special breakfast for your family by giving them some Valentine’s Day Heart Toast: How about shooting a sweet treat over to your loved ones with these Cupid’s Arrows made from pretzels and gum drops: Are you planning a special dinner at home? Try one of these 20 Delicious Romantic Dinner Recipes to help make your evening spectacular: Don’t you love cinnamon hearts? How about melting them into a sweet glaze for Cinnamon Heart Popcorn:...
3 Easy and Festive Easter Crafts for Kids Alas, I didn’t come up with the first two craft ideas on my own, but the photos are of our actual craft projects. As usual, I stocked up at the trusty dollar store, so our Easter craft ideas were definitely budget friendly: Other than the essentials (glue, construction paper, etc) the key materials here are the: wooden spoons yellow paint yellow plates googly eyes pom poms pipe cleaners feathers (all I had was a… ummmm, glamorous… blue feather boa, also from the dollar store)...
