Who doesn’t love chocolate and jewelry at any age? Here is a sweet Candy Kiss Ring Valentine we’ve made in the past and its always such a big hit! Though not pictured, we looped in a small label with a Valentine greeting. It does take a little bit of time to make, but I knocked… Read More
Affordable Valentines For School
Affordable Valentines For School Here are two very affordable Valentines for school. I never thought much about the cost or time involved with classroom valentines until we entered the public school system. We started out in a smaller school that capped out at 20 students per class, so it was easy to buy or make… Read More
DIY Book Page Ornaments
Do you have any really old Christmas balls that started to discolor or chip? Instead of throwing them away, recycle them into something new! I originally started out with a Halloween project that quickly tuned into a Christmas one. I found these large ornaments in the dollar store that had the vertical lines like… Read More
Decorating an Ugly Fireplace for Halloween
We have a deal. I usually have the final say on item placement on the inside of the house and my husband gets final say on the garage. It usually is a really good deal for me, but here is one battle I LOST. Moving to California can easily cause one to downsize, since it… Read More
Halloween BOO Wreath
So maybe this considered to be wall art, more than a Halloween BOO “wreath”. I’ve been seeing several Halloween BOO wreaths on so many blogs and boards, that I decided to try one of my own. I’m not crafty, so it was a bit of a challenge for me, but it turned out well enough for… 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
{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
Kids Art Table
Since we’re in the midst of spring break, I needed a few activities in place to keep the kiddos occupied. The best one is an “Art Center” that I set up in my dining room, which means I gave up my dining room table for this week. First, I covered the table with a plastic… Read More
Your Little Rembrandt
Does your home have more “art” than your local museum? Mine does for sure. And our art collection grows daily. I cannot keep every single work of art they create. In a months time, we’d likely qualify to be on an episode of “Hoarders”. I do save the extraordinary pieces, but many works of… Read More