I have been looking at {simple} and less common DIY Halloween costumes on Pinterest. I’m sure there will be lots of minions this year, but since we love those movies, I had to put a couple on my list. Here are some of my favorites. Hasbro’s Operation – Could easily be made into… Read More
Fairies In A Jar
If you don’t have fireflies, these Fairies In a Jar is the next best thing! The kids LOVED bringing these outside at night like lanterns, then used them in their rooms as night lights. You may have seen the Fairies In A Jar on Pinterest. The kids have been after me to do this for ahem…2… Read More
Birthday Pool Party
After looking through the old photos of my daughter’s 5th birthday party, she wanted to do something similar this year (9). We only decided this a week prior to the party so I didn’t have a lot of time for prep. I got most of the items from Dollartree and Target. First were the goodie… Read More
Kids Birthday Beach Party
I came across some old photos of my daughter’s 5th birthday party. That year, we did a “Beach” theme. I had a large inflatable pool set up under canopy and a slip and slide nearby. It was a large one that had mini inflatable boogie boards. In between splashing and sliding, I wet down our… Read More
All Natural Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles
All natural strawberry watermelon popsicles are a delicious and refreshing summer treat! Now that the weather is warmer, the kids have been asking for cool treats. After talking about it for a couple of years, I finally bought some popsicle molds. I want a healthy alternative to the popular frozen sugar, water and food coloring… Read More
Nutella Alternative
If you like Nutella, you may enjoy Trader Joe’s Cocoa Almond Spread as an alternative. The kids love it on toast with sliced bananas or strawberries. Also great on waffles, bagels, or with apple slices. I bet it would also be a nice filling for cupcakes or sandwich cookies! Give it a try!
$1 Drop Cloth for Your Little Rembrandt
If you don’t have an art table or play room for the kiddos, it can be tough to protect your furniture from paint, markers, glue, etc. We used to use place mats or old towels, but this is what happens to them…and they don’t always come clean after washing. Thats when I started using… Read More
Laundry TIP
I would rather scrub a dirty toilet than fold laundry and put it away. Seriously. I don’t know why, but I just hate it. A feeling of dread comes over me when I look at a laundry basket with clean clothes in it. I’ll sort light & dark, wash and even hang the items that… Read More
The 15 Minute Cleaning Challenge
With our busy schedule, a tidy house only lasts for so long. We only get small pockets of time get the house in order, so we have set up a “game” to get everyone involved, but more importantly, to get it done! I set a timer for 15 minutes. We each pick a room or… Read More
{Simple} & Inexpensive Construction Party Idea
I pinned some Construction party ideas on Pinterest and it got me thinking.. If you needed a real inexpensive party, you could have your group meet at Home Depot or Lowe’s for their monthly Kid’s Activity. Every first Saturday, you can build something for free! Plus each child gets their own apron. I think you… Read More