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DIY Flower Bouquets with Kids: A Most Beautiful Tribute

April 23, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Flower Bouquets are so trendy and SMART! You can save a ton of money and get your kiddos involved, easy-peasy! Check out this smart, money-saving how-to and get cracking on this genius DIY, mama!

Six years ago, March 2nd, my mother took her leave from this earth. One of the greatest gifts since has been celebrating her life in small ways through our day-to-day. When Wayfair suggested creating a fresh flower bouquet, I knew immediately what the perfect Spring project with my kiddos would be! You see, for years […]

Filed Under: DIY, Grief, Young Kids

DIY Chalk Paint Eggs for Easter

March 12, 2018 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

Have scads of Easter eggs on hand? Check out this awesome DIY Chalk Paint Eggs project as the prettiest way to upcyle plastic eggs ever! It's a super-easy, quick, and cheap Easter project for multiple uses--the wreath idea at the end is such a gorgeous way to make your front door shine! Go get the how-to scoop here!

On one of my frequent visits to the craft store, I came across a small bag of beautiful, realistic looking speckled eggs to use for Spring decorating. Although I loved the look of the eggs and immediately started brainstorming how I would use them, I didn’t love the price. They cost about $5 for a […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Homemaking

15 Minute DIY No Sew Sock Rabbit

March 9, 2018 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for a fun, inexpensive lovey to add to your kiddos' Easter basket? This 15 Minute DIY No Sew Sock Rabbit is the perfect little stuffed animal that will allow you to celebrate Easter without breaking the bank or your busy schedule--give it a go and win Easter with these cute bunnies, mama!

As Easter approaches and Christmas has drained my wallet, I’m always on the hunt for inexpensive basket stuffers for Easter morning. In my family, no Easter basket (even my DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket!) is complete without a stuffed rabbit–and candy of course! Yet, stuffed animals in my home seem to have a day of spotlight and […]

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DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket

February 28, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

This is the perfect Easter DIY project! This DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket is easy and simple, and we've got all the how-to-steps for crafting this Easter basket here. Your kids will LOVE this, it is an amazing home decor piece and it will last for years to come! And check out how to make the adorable bunny tail for this Easter decoration--too cute!

Easter is quickly approaching and I love preparing fun baskets for my children. This year I decided to make a really special basket I know my kids will love and will last for years to come! Check out this DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket project. Follow along with these easy, simple steps and you can make one […]

Filed Under: DIY, Easter, Holidays

The REAL DIY Leprechaun Trap

February 15, 2018 By Anne Metz 9 Comments

This St. Patrick's Day, it's time to get serious! Use this hand-dandy how-to guide to make your own REAL DIY leprechaun trap! This is the real deal! If you want to catch a wee green sprite, grab the kids, enjoy this family project and whip a trap that REALLY works! Get ready to enjoy the 3 wishes he will grant you!

This post contains affiliate links.  This means if you buy something through a link in this post about the REAL DIY Leprechaun Trap, The Mom of the Year will make a small commission at no cost to you.  This allows us to keep working hard to bring you content that will offer hope, heart, and […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day, Young Kids

Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift

January 26, 2018 By Heidi Rega 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect, affordable Valentine's gift? This Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift fits the bill beautifully. Kid-friendly and affordable, it's the perfect treat for your sweet! And make sure to grab this free Valentine's gift tag printable--it is fantastic!

This post contains affiliate links.  This means if you buy something through a link in this Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift post, I will make a small commission at no cost to you.  This allows me to keep bringing you great content. A holiday devoted to celebrating love is right up my alley. […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gifts, Holidays

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking

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