Just a Thought, Storage & Organization & Hacks

Survive Summer with These Helpful Hints

Summer is here! It's time to relax and enjoy the outdoors. I've gathered together some handy dandy ideas that will help you get some of those chores out of the way so you can do just that. Grilling Outdoors I love grilling outside. Something about the flavor of the food, it's so flavorful! This is… Continue reading Survive Summer with These Helpful Hints

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Christmas, Holidays

Gumdrops n’ Lollipops

I went in there yesterday with a friend, and saw all the Christmas stuff, and the auto pilot in my head started down the isles!  My brain started going into overdrive. I saw these balls....   Then an idea struck! Now my friends know, that if I get that look in my eyes, just let… Continue reading Gumdrops n’ Lollipops

Crafts, Kids

Cute Upcycled Planters With Kids In Mind

This is a repost of a post I did last year. It was enjoyed so much, and I thought some of you would like to see it again. Let's recycle by creating upcycled planter characters with your older children. Whenever I look at something, I try to look outside the box a bit. You can… Continue reading Cute Upcycled Planters With Kids In Mind

Holidays, Thanksgiving

Easy Thanksgiving Day Crafts

Thanksgiving Day is coming upon us. Lots of family gatherings, sharing thoughts of why we are thankful. I put together some crafts that I found that look so yummy! As I say that, I'm am thinking of all you wonderful cooks out there getting your ideas and recipes ready. So here are some ideas....hope you… Continue reading Easy Thanksgiving Day Crafts

Crafts, Fun & Easy DIY

Easy Can Crafts

I just did a post on Jars so now the cans are calling for my attention! Seriously, you are just not going to believe all of the things you can create using tin cans and other simple and cheap craft supplies! I first fell in love with the idea of converting tin cans into household décor… Continue reading Easy Can Crafts

Crafts, Kids

Glove People

  I have another wonderful craft for you to do with the kiddos! This is such a fun surprise to show your little one. Then watch there excitement  as they want to try too!!!I  love creating these easy little crafts in between a big project! Did I mention you probably have all four items at home....really… Continue reading Glove People

Crafts, Fun & Easy DIY, Garden

TP Birdfeeder

Don't throw away those empty TP and paper towel rolls, you can create wonderful projects up cycling them. Here is an adorable example using TP rolls. Just gather the materials and the kids and create! Here are the Materials you will need: Small branch or sturdy twig Cardboard tubes, cut into strips Cheerios Light Corn… Continue reading TP Birdfeeder

Crafts, Kids

Kids Bulletin/Chalkboard Board

Hi there! Mariah (11 years old) came over yesterday, she was on a mission. With a large canvas in hand, she asked if I would help her make a bulletin/chalkboard for her room. We started by painting half of the canvas with Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint. Be sure to stir really well. We put on 3… Continue reading Kids Bulletin/Chalkboard Board

Crafts, Fun & Easy DIY, Kids

Kids Can Do What With Shaving Cream???

I recently did a post about Slime and Kids. Of course you can use shaving cream to make slime also, but there is another craft that you or the kids can use with it too. Creates beautiful art so easily, great fun to create for kids and adults too! Shaving cream painting: A fun activity for the… Continue reading Kids Can Do What With Shaving Cream???

Crafts, Kids

Kids Make Your Own Slime!

Slime...kids love this stuff. Well, I decided to make some with my young friend Mariah. This was fun, and so easy to do. You don't have to spend a  bunch of money make this stuff, you probably already have the ingredients at home. This is what we used: White Glue Food Color of your choice… Continue reading Kids Make Your Own Slime!