Well folks, it’s that time of year again. April showers bring… time for crafts! Last week my three-year-old and I had a great time creating our very own coasters. I am by no means a neat freak but one thing I CANNOT stand are water rings left under glasses and when I came across an… Read More Thrifty Thursday: Colorful Coasters
Are you are up to your eyeballs in candy after trick-or-treating with the kiddos last night? You are in luck because after you help your little, or not so little, ones eat their candy (tough job I know, but someone has to do it!) there are some pretty awesome projects you can do with those left-over… Read More Thrifty Thursday: Candy Wrapper Crafts
This is a fun craft that I actually did with a group of my girlfriends after a few of us had our first babies. I decided to put my large collection of baby food jars to good use by hosting a get together to make some frugal Halloween decorations. What you will need: Mod Podge Orange & White Streamers Black… Read More Thrifty Thursday: Spooktacular Votive Holders
Newsflash: “Going Green” can actually come in all shades of colors! That being said, check out this fun way to put those old, broken, good-for-nothing (or so you thought!) crayon bits to great use by turning them into NEW, even BETTER (if you ask me) crayons! All you need: Muffin tin (one that you will not… Read More Thrifty Thursday: Upcycling Old Crayons
Well, the good thing is that just by reading the title of this post, you know you have at least one of the things needed to make this fun fall craft…that’s right…toilet paper! Fall is definitely my favorite season and this super easy-to-make pumpkin definitely looks great as my new dining room table centerpiece. It’s the perfect festive accent… Read More Create it Saturday: Toilet Paper Pumpkin
For today’s Create it Saturday project I decided to do something that you mamas want to wear yourself (I know I’m going to wear mine!) Also, sometimes it’s difficult to find something your teenager might want to make. Maybe this craft would allow for a little bonding time! What you will need: Old t-shirt… Read More Create it Saturday: Braided T-Shirt Bracelet
Our fabulous blogger Sarah wrote a great post about preserving your memories painlessly through the use of online photo books (which, I might add, I am a HUGE fan of)! Have you also ever found yourself thinking, “Oh that was so funny! I wish I wrote it down!” when referring to something your child did… Read More Create it Saturday: Memory Jar
By the time you read this I will (hopefully) be close to arriving at our vacation spot in Maine. It’s a 6 hour trip without traffic or stops so we are leaving at 2:00 in the morning. Please, dear lord, let my two children sleep through this car ride! However, the ride home is a different… Read More Create it Saturday: Magnetic Dress Up
Whether you work inside the home, outside the home, or are a stay-at-home mommy, you work hard and deserve something that might bring a little relaxation on those “Is it wine o’clock” kind of days. That is why this Create it Saturday is dedicated to YOU! My husband and I enjoy going for rides on his Harley. The… Read More Create it Saturday: Mommy’s Sippy Cup
Wow have things changed! B.C. (Before Children) my magazine of choice would be a juicy Cosmo. Now, I am like a little kid on Christmas morning when I open up the mailbox to find my Parents magazine! I always find great tips, activities, and inspiration. I found this week’s Create it Saturday project in the latest issue.… Read More Create it Saturday: Pinball Face Game
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