St. Patrick’s Day is typically seen as a fun, but kids only (unless you’re making a pub crawl!!) holiday. There’s an easy way for your family to spend some time together, have fun, and make something unique. Using this simple slime recipe you can make countless varieties of slime, allowing you to make one big […]
Crafts
12 Cool Things You Can Make With a Hot Glue Gun
From school projects to Boy Scout badges, award ceremonies and whatever else, there’s always some reason to be crafting with hot glue. Here are 12 sizzling things to make with a hot glue gun that are sure to meet all of your hot gluing needs. I’ve collected some of my favorite ideas and included links […]
14 Ways to Repurpose Blue Jeans
It’s always a bit surprising how hard it is to give up your favorite old blue jeans. In fact, they end up sitting in your closet for what seems like eternity before you can finally bring yourself to let them go. But instead of throwing your faithful jeans away, why not repurpose them instead? Here are […]
How to Grow Borax Crystals (for Kids!)
I have several annual traditions in my classroom. One of these is to make borax crystal ornaments. We turn this into an science experiment in which we practice the Scientific Method and how to make and test a hypothesis. My students absolutely LOVE the experiment! It’s pretty exciting to make the ornaments and then to […]
Christmas Paper Sack Gift Bag Ideas
Forget the wrapping paper. I have something much better and even cuter. I am talking about a Christmas Paper Gift Bag. I love picking out Christmas gifts for my friends and neighbors. My kiddos have recently picked up the love of gift-giving too and they like to put little bags together to give to […]
How To: Make A Salve For Those Dry Winter Lips
We were absolutely POUNDED with snow during this last week, and my hands and lips are looking a little worse because of it! It’s hard work shoveling all of that snow! In times of dry skin like this, I never trust store-bought brands. I only trust my homemade salve. It’s super easy to make and […]
DIY Craft Day: Fabulous Fall Wreaths For Your Front Door
Fall is finally here and I am so excited to get my home decorated and ready for the season. One of the first places I like to decorate is my front porch and I always do so with DIY fall wreaths! Believe it or not, DIY fall wreaths are relatively simple to make. Just take […]
Fall Crafts Using Soda Pop Bottles
I love a fun craft, and now that the end of summer is quickly approaching, I’m turning my sights ahead to fall. Over the last few months, my husband and I have tried to dramatically reduce our waste footprint, so crafts using recycled materials have become my favorite. My eldest had a birthday party recently and […]
Fall String Art Ideas That Are Easy
Fall String Art Ideas Fall string art ideas are so easy and fun to make. All you need are the following tools: Wooden base Nails Hammer String Printed Template If you are looking for a fun fall craft, these fall string art ideas are the perfect solution. They are doable for all ages, fast and […]
Cheap and Easy DIY Throw Pillows for Fall
DIY Throw Pillows For Fall I’m kind of a sucker for decorative pillows. They are so easy to use for quick decoration and they can really add some fun personality to your home. Here’s a great list of cheap and easy DIY throw pillows for Fall. Bat-Tastic! This bat pillow is sure to give your […]