Paper Pinwheels Tutorial
These are really easy, you guys. On an effort scale of 1 – 10, I’d give them a 3. The best part is they’re easy to customize, make a big impact, and are inexpensive. There are plenty of tutorials on how to make these out…
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Rainbow Week
It’s January in Michigan, which means it’s cold and grey, and the sun sets before six. Add the fact we’ve been home for ten months now, and our family needed a pick-me-up. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I gave myself several options.…
Love Bug Headbands
I first made these in 2015 as a class party activity in Young 5’s. I thought it would be fun because the class talked a lot about nature and being outdoors, and the word “bug” was something the kids could easily recognize and read. And…
Thanksgiving Printable Roundup
Printables are one of my favorite mom hacks. They are a quick, easy, free way to add decor and fun to special occasions. Here’s a roundup of my favorite free Thanksgiving printables. (Pro tip – print on cardstock.) Giving Gazette by Darcy Miller Designs Darcy…
5 Inexpensive, Easy & Cute Boo Bag Ideas
It’s October, and that means it’s time for boo bags. We’ve been booing friends for years, but just recently I realized not everyone knows about it. Here’s the basic idea. We put together a small treat and activity, bag it up cute, sneak up to…
Puffy Paint Bracelets
I have the cutest craft for you, friends. You know I’m all about simple, fun and easy and this craft is all of those things. And it’s wearable, so it has a real use. Crafts with a practical side are always a plus for me.…
How To Salt Paint
This is a fun, easy craft for all ages. You may even have all the materials in your house already. If not, they’re pretty inexpensive and available at most big stores. You’ll need: Elmer’s glue Salt (table salt, not sea salt) Acrylic paint Paintbrushes A…
My Favorite Play Dough Recipe
Let’s get right to the point – here’s my favorite homemade play dough recipe. I’ve tweaked it over the years to make sure it’s not too sticky, not too dry, has enough color, and is no-cook. This will save the day when your kids are…
The Cutest (and almost free!) Acorn Necklaces
Last week I volunteered to host a party for my daughter’s fourth grade class. Sometimes I say these things without thinking them through. Well, that’s not true. I have big ideas, say them out loud (and with gusto!) and then sigh when I have to…
Crafts: Ten Minute, Ten Cent Bookmarks
Guys. You won’t believe this, but I did the math and these super-cute bookmarks are less than TEN CENTS EACH to make. And yes, just ten minutes. (Okay, maybe a smidge more if you get picky with things, but still. They’re so fast to make.…