My favorite thing about the holidays is making my home decor match the excitement I feel about each holiday. Even buying simple decor can get pricey year after year, but making your own decor can be saved and used year after year. Here are 21 Valentine's Day Decorations crafts you can do with the kids or on your own! What are some easy DIY Valentine's Day decoration ideas? Related: 25 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Cards What materials will I need for DIY Valentine's Decorations? Related: 20 Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas Related: Pink and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries DIY Valentine's Day decorations offer a wonderful opportunity to infuse your personal touch and creativity into the celebration of love. Whether you're looking for easy and budget-friendly ideas … [Read more...]
How to make Galaxy Easter Eggs
We love to dye eggs around here for Easter. It's simple, fun and, you can turn them into Deviled Eggs after the fact if you really want to. I just know your kids will love making these Galaxy Easter Eggs, as mine did. How to make Galaxy Easter Eggs You will want to use hard-boiled eggs for this activity. There are a few ways to do this. Boil them on the stove OR get all fancy and make Hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. Instant pot is faster in my opinion. Can I use the paint on warm hard-boiled eggs? No, you’ll need to wait for the eggs to cool down before you get started. After you’ve boiled the eggs, allow them to soak in a bowl of cold water to cool down at a faster pace. Give it about an hour or so before attempting to add the paint to the shells to create that … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin Activity
While my kids are getting older they still really love to make Sensory Bins. We call them fun finds most of the time now because they think "Sensory" makes them feel young, personally, I'd love to feel young! Anyway, they get wild hair and make these and spend hours playing. I get to enjoy hours of laughs and memories. This St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin was a real hit! We have more great St. Patrick's Day Crafts for kids as well! St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin Activity What is a Sensory Bin? A sensory bin is a plastic tub of any size that is filled with items that stimulate a child’s sense of touch. Often, a bin will start with dried rice or beans as the base then themed items will be added that can be found or manipulated with spoons, cups, or hands. Related: St. Patrick’s … [Read more...]
The Stockings Were Hung – Cricut Craft
Are you looking for a fun and affordable way to decorate for Christmas this year? Why not try making some crafts with your Cricut machine! In this post, we'll show you how to make a beautiful the stockings were hung cricut craft using supplies from your local craft store. Not only is this project easy and fun, but it also looks great when finished. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your own DIY Christmas Cricut project today! What is a Cricut? A Cricut is a crafting tool that allows you to create customized designs and projects using vinyl, paper, or other materials. It's an electronic cutting machine that is controlled by a computer and can be used to create everything from party decorations to home décor items. Related: Blessed Christmas Tree Cricut Craft How … [Read more...]
New Years Party Decoration Ideas
Ringing in the new year with friends and family is a cherished tradition. If you're looking for some fun and festive new years party decor ideas, look no further! This year, try one of these creative ideas to make your party stand out. From simple to elaborate, there's sure to be something here that will fit your needs. Happy New Year! What to drink on New Years There are lots of great options for what to drink on New Year's Eve, but my personal favorite is champagne. It's festive, it's celebratory, and it goes great with food. Another option is to mix up some cocktails. There are all sorts of recipes out there for different drinks, so you can find one that suits your taste. New Years Cocktail Drink Recipes New Years Eve food party ideas Here are some fun ideas for your … [Read more...]
Easy Preschool Christmas Crafts
When Christmas comes around, it's a lot of fun to get creative with your holiday decorating. But what about the little ones? If you're looking for some easy and fun preschool Christmas crafts, you've come to the right place. We've gathered some of our favorite ideas that are perfect for kids of all ages. From simple ornaments to beautiful wreaths, we have something for everyone. So why not get started today? Your kiddos will love being involved in the festivities! What are some fun Christmas activities for preschoolers? Some fun Christmas activities for preschoolers include making gingerbread houses, coloring Christmas pictures, and making Christmas cards. You could also have a scavenger hunt where the child has to find objects around the house that are associated with Christmas, … [Read more...]
Olaf Slime – Super Easy
Sometimes we just simply can not let it go. Slime Recipes were HUGE not long ago and at times my kids still ask to make it. I think at this point we have made slime for every occasion and holiday. That's ok though, it's not hard to clean up and it keeps them occupied while having fun. This slime isn't all that hard to make. My youngest makes it on his own with little supervision for the most part. Because it is small pieces and the ingredients I do monitor my kids so they don't get it in their eyes or in their mouths. Super Easy Olaf Slime How do I store the slime after it is made? Generally, we use air-tight containers to store our slime. This prevents it from drying out and kids crying ;) My Slime is sticky what did I do wrong? Nothing! Simply add a little more contact solution and mix … [Read more...]
Halloween Faces Laundry Craft – Cricut Craft
Get in the Halloween spirit with this fun and simple Halloween Faces Laundry Craft. Once you’ve completed the craft, you’ll have decorative items to place around the home for the spooky season! Halloween Faces Laundry Craft Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays on the calendar? You may look forward to getting dressed up as some of your favorite characters and celebrities each year while taking the children out for some traditional trick-or-treating. If you love getting into the Halloween spirit, the Halloween Faces Laundry Craft is a must! It’s easy to put these decorative pieces together that you can put anywhere around the home in anticipation of Halloween. Related: Burlap BOO Halloween Wreath Do I have to use Tide and Gain products for this craft? While you don’t … [Read more...]
How To Make Sunburn Cream
When it comes to the sun, it can be so brutal. I'm going to teach you how to make your very own sunburn cream. After you've been burnt by the sun, you can add this Homemade Sunburn Cream to your skin to help give it some relief. What are the benefits of this sunburn cream? In addition to being a healthy moisturizer for your skin, the Aloe Vera and coconut oil in this cream provide a cool, soothing feeling on your sunburned skin. The nutrients in coconut oil will help heal the skin faster and make your skin healthier. Related: Homemade Vapor Chest Rub Do I have to use lavender essential oils? You can use any essential oil scent that you would like. This oil does not provide any medicinal quality to the recipe, it simply makes the cream smell better. You are welcome to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Ribbon Tree
This year we are going more frugal with our Valentine's Day Decorations. Using items we have had on hand for years, finally! It's starting to pay off to keep all this around in totes! We decided to make Valentine's Day Ribbon Tree and they turned out amazing! We pulled out all of our old craft supplies and found we had the majority of the materials already on hand. You might as well if your kids are crafty all the time. If not, that's fine. I have provided the supply list for you and it is relatively low cost. The kids will have a blast making this Valentine's Day Decoration for the house and will be making memories to last a lifetime. Related: 25 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Valentine's Day Ribbon Tree Getting to it- Here is what you will need to make this … [Read more...]