I have a new crafting obsession. I have discovered Shrinky Dinks! Never heard of it? Well, let me just tell you how awesome it is. You see, when you buy it, it’s merely a sheet of thin plastic “paper.” However, when you put it in the oven, it magically shrinks and thickens. It’s great for all sorts… Read More Thrifty Thursday: Fun with Shrinky Dinks
When Jake was first born, one of my dear friends, a mother of two grown college boys, told me that the hardest stage to contend with as a parent is always the birth-6 months. Your baby is essentially a “blob.” They eat, sleep, poop, and repeat. Eat, sleep, poop, repeat. I remember some very early weekend mornings… Read More The Age of Exploration
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
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and although it may not be a major holiday, it’s very special to me none-the-less. My husband and I started dating on Valentine’s Day a whopping 13 years ago! Now that we have two little girls to share it with, I love it even more. It’s not about the flowers or … Read More Thrifty Thursday: With Love
Although I am not a huge fan of the cold weather, I do enjoy a beautiful snow fall from time to time. To me, there is nothing more tranquil and serene than the sight of a fresh blanket of snow covering the ground. I love those days even more when I have no place I need… Read More Thrifty Thursday: Waterless Snow Globes
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
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
My husband and I recently decided (Ok…I decided) to paint our living room. I have been taking my time putting things back on the walls because I want to love how it looks and not be hasty! I finally came up with a cute idea for the “kids corner” of my living room (i.e. where… Read More Create it Saturday: Footprint Ladybugs
My daughter loves being read to and reading books (in her own words) to us – which I find absolutely adorable! One of her favorites is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. She received the book and stuffed animal caterpillar to go along with it for her first birthday. I had seen the idea for creating… Read More Create it Saturday: A Very Hungry Caterpillar of Your Own
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