Whip it up Wednesday: Summer crafting series

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I briefly told you last week that I was going to replace Tech Tuesdays with something fun to do this summer. Let me introduce Whip it up Wednesdays! Lazy summer days sometimes mean finding fun things to do with the kiddos. I thought it would be fun for the next 10 weeks to share a unique, fun, easy craft to do with the kids. My goal is to scour … [Read more...]

Host a Garden Craft Breakfast: with Miracle Gro

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Remember a couple weeks back when I showed you this super simple Polka Dot Planter? Well, we invited a few little friends for a garden breakfast paint party….it was such a great way to kick off summer time! Some paint, brushes, bagels, … [Read more...]

Kids Fridge list: Summer time meals

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It kind of drives me batty when I come downstairs in the morning during summer break and my kids immediately ask me what there is to eat. Kind of like in a restaurant…when you see your waiter…”waiter…can you get me some water….and butter…and warm pancakes?” I was hoping to curb a little of that this year…so I came up with a list for … [Read more...]

Smores Recipe Round-Up

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They are the quintessential summertime treat…the Smore. One part heaven the other part joy. Seriously one of my favorite desserts. I rounded up some talented bloggers and asked them for their favorite recipe for a smore…so many to pick from…start the fire people…you’ve got some smores to … [Read more...]

DIY Smore Roasters

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Hi all! I am back from an amazing trip to Puerto Rico....I will tell you more about it soon. Just some useful tips if you would like to plan a trip there sometime. We will for sure be going back someday...:) This week I wanted to share all things SMORE ...we shall call it SMORE week! With Memorial Day approaching (wow, cannot believe it is here … [Read more...]

How to take pictures with sparklers (writing with light)

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Well happy Friday friends! I wish all the Mothers out there a fabulous and relaxing Mother's Day! Just a quick note about the Traveling Art piece....I know that Marian has the artwork right now. She is in the middle of her super crazy weekend at Luckett's right now. I will keep you posted on that. Katie is chompin at the bit to get her hands on … [Read more...]

Packing for vacation: Kids Clothing checklist

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I remember when I was little and we were about to go on vacation. My mom went crazy packing (I mean that in the nicest way possible Mom ;) She is kind of a genius when it comes to laundry. Not kidding, her skill with the iron should really be taught. I however, did not get that talent. I suppose I understand why she went a little nutty. She … [Read more...]

Duck Tape® Floral Clutch Purse

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck® Brand for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Stuck at Prom®Stuck at Prom® Have you seen the dresses that some folks have crafted up out of Duck Tape®? Simply put…they are amazing. Serious works of art. Duck Tape® sent me a fun package full of bright colored tape and asked … [Read more...]

Shake it up: Handmade Valentine

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One more reason that I love blogging is that even though my kiddos are too old for class Valentines…I can still create and share with you ;) I know many of you like to make unique homemade Valentines so I came up with a few fun ones to share. This one is super simple and very little cost. I saw a package of these Wyler’s singles to go in the … [Read more...]

Cookie on a Pan: Halloween Costume

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I went on a quick trip to see my bff last week. We got busy working on homemade Halloween costumes. 3 little girls wanting 3 unique homemade costumes….we were worn out! The oldest wanted to be a claw machine (like the kind you see at the arcade), the middle girl wanted to be a jelly fish…and the youngest wanted to be a Cookie on a … [Read more...]