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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

Thank You Gift Basket for Police Officers

October 25, 2017 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

I love the police department in my town! Not only do they send an officer to be a presence at our elementary school during drop off and pick up times, they also do things like volunteer to read to the students at our annual pajama story time event. In addition to caring for our kids, the police […]

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Filed Under: DIY, Gifts, Young Kids

Genius Homemaking Hack to Brighten Your Entryway

October 24, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

ooking to brighten your entryway? This one simple switch makes a world of difference! As for the easy clean-up and durability? Sign me up for this genius homemaking hack!

***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could share this genius homemaking hack to brighten your entryway!*** I have long mourned our lack of a decent foyer to welcome guests into our home, but thanks to a few savvy fixes, we’ve made smart use of our small available space. And when I […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking

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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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Homemaking, Saving Money

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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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gifts, Young Kids

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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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Organization, School

5 Delights of the Honey Harvest

August 25, 2017 By Meredith 12 Comments

Honey Harvest time is here! One of the first harvests of the fall season, grab these 5 ways to celebrate and delight in fresh, raw honey! Bees and beekeepers work really hard and it's time to enjoy the spoils of their labor--I love the 3rd idea!

***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on our honey harvest! All opinions are 100% my own.*** It’s the end of August, friends, and as the weather gets ready to turn and the kids head back to school, it’s also time for the year’s first harvest! While gourds […]

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Husband's work

5 Smart Tips for Ordering Birth Announcements Online

August 11, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Teensy overwhelmed with ordering birth announcements online? No sweat! Follow these 5 smart how-to tips and this professional recommendation for where to shop, and you are completely on your easy-breezy way! Hit order and take a breath!

****Thanks to Basic Invite for sponsoring this post so I could tell you about smart tips for ordering birth announcements online!*** Raise your hand if you have about a zillion and one online projects you could/should tackle, mama? From printing pics to crafting canvas hanging to ordering Christmas cards, if you give a mom a […]

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Filed Under: DIY, Online Shopping, Organization

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

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