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Valentine Mailbox Project for Sibling Kindness

January 12, 2018 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

This Valentine Mailbox isn't just a kids' craft, it's a smart sibling DIY project that teaches kindness and sibling love while bringing some special fun in the cold winter weeks leading up to Valentines Day! And make sure to grab this sweet FREE Valentine's note printable--adorable and fits perfectly with the mailbox craft!

Welcome to the “End Sibling Squabbling Valentine Mailbox Project”! This is a project with a purpose. After your kids make these Valentine mailboxes, have them and write and deliver nice notes to each other for at least a week leading up to Valentine’s Day. This seemingly simple activity is genius! It solves a lot of problems at my […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, School

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough Gift

November 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough is a fantastic gift idea for so many on your list--adults and kids alike! It's such a sweet craft idea for kids and so very budget-friendly!

 ***I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post about this creative idea for a DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough gift; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. *** I’ve shared before some nifty fidgets that help my kiddos manage the symptoms of their sensory issues, and we’ve even shared […]

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Filed Under: ASD, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays

5 Dollar Store Halloween Décor Ideas You’ll Love!

October 9, 2017 By Lindsay Houser 6 Comments

On a tight budget but still love the fall season? Snag these super Dollar Store Halloween decor ideas that are genius for your budget and get your house looking spooktacular in no time! I especially LOVE the ghosts idea!

The holidays have begun and with that comes my favorite time of the year, fall! I can’t get enough of autumn and the décor in my house shows my love for everything pumpkin and orange. Of all things fall, Halloween is by far my favorite. My children and I love to decorate our home and […]

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8 Easy Steps to a DIY Tooth Fairy Pillow

October 2, 2017 By Anne Metz 3 Comments

This DIY tooth fairy pillow is such a sweet, simple craft project to do for or with your kids! Easy to make and a special childhood keepsake memory, follow these simple steps and make yours now! Love the fun options to personalize!

With four school age children, it seems we are constantly losing teeth in our house. Sometimes, we even lose the lost teeth! So I decided to make a pillow for all the lost teeth. That way, my kids can put their tooth treasure right into the little pouch and under their pillow instead of what they normally […]

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DIY Upcycled Bulletin Board/White Board Combo

September 22, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Time to upgrade your command center? Snag this easy DIY for an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo, and you will be crushing on your new organization space! I love this genius!

I’m really excited to share my latest DIY project–an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo! This endeavor combines a lot of my loves: organizing, crafting, and shopping for fabric. Plus this DIY project only takes a single afternoon and is incredibly inexpensive. So if you’re looking to spruce up your command center, follow the steps below […]

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4 Surprising Reasons to Get Into the Rock Painting Craze

July 28, 2017 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

Intrigued by the new rock painting craze? Check out these smart tips to ace out the how and why of this new trend. Check out this smart how-to and get on board with the fun! I love how smart the 3rd idea is!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen some beautifully painted rocks show up in my social media feeds and on Pinterest and I must admit, I was intrigued. I loved looking at the bright, colorfully painted rocks but I honestly had no idea why people were rock painting. The more I read about this craze, the more I […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Homemaking, Summer

DIY Kids Fireworks Display

June 26, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Looking for a fun way to celebrate July 4th with your kids? This DIY Kids Fireworks Display includes it all--lights, noise and fun! Go celebrate and get your patriotic on!

My family’s attendance at fireworks on 4th of July has been spotty at best. It started with my oldest. As a baby he hated loud sounds and would melt down as soon as the noise began and we’d have to leave immediately. Then I had triplets and the thought of taking four young kids to see fireworks was […]

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DIY Fairy Garden in 6 Easy Steps

March 17, 2017 By Anne Metz 42 Comments

Have you heard about the magic of fairy gardens? Here's the simple how-to you need to craft your own DIY fairy garden at your own home! With these fab ideas, for pretty, simple, whimsical and cheap fairy garden accessories, your little fairies will be delighted and feel most at home!

I can’t remember the first time I heard about fairy gardens, but I do remember that as soon as I heard such a thing existed, I knew I would be making one! I don’t know what it is I love most about fairy gardens. Maybe it’s the tinyness. Let’s face it, miniature versions of full size counterparts are […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Gifts, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

3 Fun DIY Non-Food Valentines

January 18, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Does your school have a no food-treat food policy? No worries! We've got you covered with these three fun non-food valentines ideas! DIY and kid-friendly to make, they are a creative win that will be a class hit!

When I was a kid, I loved Valentine’s Day. Leading up to it, my classmates and I would make mailboxes out of old shoe boxes or milk cartons and decorate them in red and pink. My mom would take me out to the store to pick out Valentines with Rainbow Brite or Care Bears on them. I’d carefully […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Preschool, Saving Money, School, Young Kids

5 Ideas for Repurposing Christmas Cards

December 21, 2016 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Repurposing Christmas cards is a green way to keep the holiday love of family and friends flowing throughout the year. Check out these 5 fun, easy DIY craft ideas (kid-friendly) here--I would never have thought of puppets!

Isn’t it a treat to open your mailbox to find holiday greetings from your loved ones instead of just bills and junk mail? I truly enjoy receiving traditional Christmas cards with their beautiful images and handwritten notes as well as photo cards of my friends’ beautiful families. We display our cards prominently in our living room so we […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays

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