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When you finally do get the energy to serve the 3 beautiful desserts that someone went to tons of effort to make, everyone is so full that they don’t eat more than a few bites. The solution? Mini pumpkin pies! Rather than overwhelming yourself and your guests with too much of a good thing, let them enjoy a bite sized treat. There’s always room for something mini! This is the combination of spices that my family has always used for pumpkin pie, and it has always been delicious!...

We have 8 free Perler bead snowflake patterns for you to choose from, or you can design your own snowflakes, using our helpful tips and tricks! It’s such a fun indoor craft, perfect for keeping the kids busy this winter. 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: Download our free Perler bead snowflake patterns: Click on the links or images below to download our free, printable Perler bead snowflake templates!...

I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when school pictures are being sent home. This year, I have 2 elementary daughters and one in preschool who all had school photos. We received all the photos in one day and I was immediately overtaken by dozens of adorable photos. I always feel like I need to buy some, but then when they come I never know what on earth I am going to do with so many pictures!...

Not to brag too much, but I’m pretty famous for my chocolate chip cookies. When I was about sixteen, I started bringing homemade chocolate chip cookies to school to share with friends. All of a sudden, I had an abundance of friends. 🙂 Everything was great until I was a senior in high school and met my (soon-to-be) best friend Cortney. I barely knew her, but all of a sudden, everyone was talking about how fabulous HER chocolate chip cookies were....

Grandpa’s leaf had a smiley face with a beard. Grandma’s leaf had glasses and curly hair. Everyone was excited to see the face we had drawn on the brightly coloured leaves. That was back in the day that we only had one baby, so it was much easier to just sit at the kitchen table and focus on our crafts. (Ah, seems so relaxing now…) Now that my oldest is five years old, she’s at the age where she loves to collect beautiful leaves on her walk home from school....

How to make a Wire Hanger Christmas Tree They are so cute, and surprisingly easy (and resourceful!) to make. You’ll need the following materials to make this Christmas tree: 6 pack of metal hangers Tape to hold it all together (we used electrical tape) 3 dollar store garlands At least 2 boxes of 20 Christmas tree lights, also from the dollar store Approximately 2 dozen mini ornaments, the colour of your choice Ornament hangers...

This festive St. Patrick’s Day craft is really easy to make, and it can be kept out year-round with no water or attention needed! Use simple craft supplies to make just one shamrock, or fill your whole plant pot with these adorable shamrocks. 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 do shamrocks symbolize?...

Draw zig zags, blobs, arms, and legs on the paper fold, then open it up to reveal your unique monster shape! It’s such a quick and easy construction paper craft, perfect for Halloween or anytime! 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 Tip: If you want to make a bigger paper monster, use the whole page of construction paper!...

Paracord Bracelets Paracord, or parachute cord, was originally used in World War II as a synthetic replacement for silk. Nylon paracord is known for being durable. It can handle weather and daily use without showing wear. Bracelets made of paracord were originally created for outdoor enthusiasts as an emergency preparedness item. In an emergency situation you can take the bracelet apart and use the cord for various purposes, such as replacing a shoelace or securing a tent....

It was one of those days where the sky was dark, and you knew it was going to storm, but you didn’t know when. I was driving past one particular field about 10 minutes from home and the sky turned orange. I looked into the fields and they were foggy with dust in the air and you could feel the van being pushed by the wind. I’ve never gripped the stearing wheel so hard in my life!...

Make super strong and durable paper mache, and create fun (and inexpensive!) decorations like paper mache bowls, paper mache pumpkins, or even a paper mache pinata! It’s a really fun kids craft, and a great art activity for school or summer camp. 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: Is paper mache better with glue or flour?...

Add some colour to your sock drawer and make your own custom socks using 3 different tying methods. Plus keep reading for some helpful tips and tricks for creating different patterns and colour combinations! 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 type of socks are best for tie dye?...

Leprechauns can’t resist free gold, so we’ve created a rainbow path that leads to a pile of treasure under the rainbow! Have the kids sketch out their own leprechaun trap idea, or follow along with our simple tutorial to make one of 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....

This afternoon after Kate’s nap, I went into her room and the zipper on her sleep sack was wide open. I know I’m tired from waking up with her a couple times a night, but did I really forget to zip it up? It’s making me a little crazy wondering. I’m going to chalk it up to her sleep sack being so well used that the zipper must be getting close to breaking and it surely must have split open while she slept....

This recipe for chocolate eclair cake is going to be my new, favourite, go-to recipe though! It’s quick, it’s easy to make and it tastes AMAZING! And best of all, you don’t even have to bake it! It tastes just like a chocolate eclair (and who doesn’t love chocolate eclairs!?), but in the form of a cake. And it has gorgeous, creamy and delicious layers. Mmmmm… Are you drooling yet?...

We have 6 different printable paper airplane designs that are all free and ready to print – the fold lines and instructions are right on the page! There’s also a video tutorial for each design for even more help if you need it. RELATED: How to Make a Paper Airplane These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files. If you would like to feature these printables please provide a link back to this webpage....

They’re made from paper, so these paper roll ghosts won’t survive outside on rainy days, but wouldn’t they look awesome hanging from the trees on Halloween night?! The trailing tissue paper tail looks super spooky when it blows in the wind! I love paper roll crafts. Especially crafts where you can just cover the paper roll with white paper rather than painting it. Any time I can avoid paint, I’m a happy crafter....

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Did you know you can make a luxurious sugar scrub from only four pantry items?! This sugar scrub will lift your mood as you breathe in the warm scents of vanilla and spice. It smells SO GOOD, just like a pumpkin pie. This sugar scrub is the perfect protection for your skin as we move into cooler fall weather. It’s a natural exfoliant that will leave your skin soft, smooth, and moisturized....

It took a few days and a few tries to figure out how best to colour the salt dough, (food colouring does NOT work), but I figured it out! The method I’m going to show you below works really well and makes the cutest looking monster pets! These salt dough monster pets are super light weight, and fairly low mess to make. Since the dough is coloured, you don’t have to paint them to make bright and beautiful colours!...

This simple Easter craft is great for kids and adults alike, offering a low-mess and creative way to colour eggs without the hassle of traditional dye. These Sharpie eggs are ideal for Easter baskets, egg hunts, or as a festive addition to your spring decorations. Helpful Tips: Are these Sharpie eggs messy to make? For the most part, any mess made when making these tie dye eggs is contained in the plastic wrap....