Rapunzel “Tangled” Braid
This morning when I was getting my daughter ready for school she requested a “Tangled” braid. We did 3 braids total. With her hair parted just to the side (her natural part) I braided two small...
View ArticleSweetheart Votives
I made these on a whim after wandering the Dollar Tree looking for some cheap crafting inspiration. My total cost for supplies ended up being $2.16! The votive candles came in a two-pack and the...
View ArticleDIY Valentine Centerpiece
Remember that cheap and easy DIY Haunted Tree Centerpiece we made for Halloween? Well, we’ve made one for Valentine’s Day too! I’ve been wanting to re-use the vases from this centerpiece for a while...
View ArticleKids Valentine’s that are Cute and Candy-Free
My daughter came home with a note a couple weeks ago saying that they were having a Valentine’s Day party in her Kindergarten class and that she needed to bring 31 Valentine’s for her class mates. My...
View ArticleDyed Pasta~Great for Crafts
Today we dyed pasta to string on neclaces…we are making Mardi Gras beads! It is easy to do but you need a full 24 hours for the pasta to be ready for use. What you need: Pasta Rubbing Alcohol Food...
View ArticleDIY “Cork” Board
I don’t collect coins, or stamps, or tiny figurines….I collect wine corks. I love wine corks, the real ones not the synthetic kind. I think they look cool and I love how they are small but each one...
View ArticleNational Read Across America Day
Tomorrow, March 2nd, is National Read Across America Day. National Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, every year. Schools...
View ArticleLeprechaun Trap~ Easy Enough For The Kids To Make
One of our St. Patrick’s Day Traditons is to make a Leprechaun Trap. We started this a few years ago and the kids LOVE it! We’ve never actually caught one, but every year Those Sneaky Leprechauns dance...
View ArticleLeprechaun Playdough
As a fun activity we decided to make some homemade playdough. Why the homemade kind with a few cookie cutters always holds their attention longer than the storebought sets I will never know, but the...
View ArticleDyed Rice for Crafts
A few weeks ago we Dyed Pasta to make our own beaded necklaces for Mardi Gras. Here is a tutuorial on how to dye rice for crafts using the sam method. What you need: White Rice Food coloring Rubbin...
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