Over the weekend I took my kids to an annual local fairy festival. My girls went dressed as beautiful fairies, and to add to their outfits I made them each a pretty flower crown to wear. These flower crowns were so easy to make, but really added to their overall fairy look. You could wear these with a costume, or even for a fun, spring or summer bohemian look, and can be made in any size and colors you want. My youngest daughter loved hers, and ... [ Read More ]
How to Get Rid of That Stinky Laundry Smell
Please tell me that I'm not the only mom who starts some clothes in the washing machine, but then forgets that those wet clothes are sitting there until a day or two later, when they have morphed into a damp stinky mess. Sound familiar? And then you think, "Hey, no big deal, I'll just rewash them," so you start the washing machine over, rewash the clothes, put them in the drier, and they still come out stinky? So you wash and dry again. Rinse and repeat. And they still ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Your Own Custom Stamps
I've always had a thing for anything nautical- anchors, whales, buoys, starfish, sailboats.... aahhhhhh.... can't get enough of them! I've been wanting to try making my own stamps for a while now, so I gave it a try, and I think I've found a new hobby ;) It was really easy, used materials I already had, and I absolutely love my new little whale stamp. You can make your stamp in any figure or shape that you like- as long as you can cut the shape, then you can turn it into a ... [ Read More ]
DIY Metallic Handprints
I am so excited to share with you this idea that I came up with a few years ago. I have never ever ever seen this done, which makes it even more exciting! This is probably one of the easiest tutorials on my site, and yet is one of the most special and memorable gifts I can think of to give to a family member, or even keep for yourself. It is so easy, so fast, and yet so precious and sweet at the same time. And for all you procrastinators, this would make an easy and very inexpensive ... [ Read More ]
DIY Party Serving Dishes
Ever throw a party, only to realize you don't have enough serving dishes, and don't want to spend mega bucks buying all new dishes just for one party? Last year I planned an awesome surprise ice cream sundae birthday party for my husband, using the colors turquoise and red. I wanted to have tons of cute serving bowls for the ice cream sundae bar, with a different topping inside each bowl. I wanted the bowls to be turquoise with a little height, and look kind of old fashioned. However, I ... [ Read More ]
Inexpensive Party Decorating
One of my favorite things to do for my kids is to throw them a big birthday party each year. As much as I love planning and decorating for parties, the costs can add up very quickly, especially with four kids! One way I save money when planning parties is by getting creative with supplies and making our own decorations! And one of my favorite money-saving party decorating supplies is Duck Tape!! And no, this post is not sponsored, I just really love their products! Yes, you heard me right, ... [ Read More ]