Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read to. What's funny is, Nate is a better reader at 7 than Bella was. But, he prefers to be read to. Do you have book lovers in your house? Our local public library is our friend this summer. It's so lovely to visit and check out stacks of books. I've even added a library app and been checking out audio books for me. I just need to make more … [Read more...]
Captain Marvel Party Ideas (Free Activity Downloads!)
About Captain Marvel Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that introduces the MCU’s first stand-alone, female-franchise title character—Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel. When we first meet Danvers, she already possesses her superhero powers, having left her earthly life behind and become a member of an intergalactic elite Kree military team called Starforce, led by their enigmatic commander, … [Read more...]
13 Cute K-Cup Crafts for the Kids
If you're like our family, you have a lot of K-cups lying around. What do you do with your K-cups? This month, since we will be celebrating Earth Day, why don't you give the kids those empty K-cups and let them be creative? Here are 13 great ideas to repurpose K-cups: K Cup Turkey by Kori at HomeK Cup Pumpkins by Happy MotheringK Cup Reindeer by You Brew My TeaK Cup Crows by Kori at HomeK Cup Ladybugs by About a MomK Cup Easter Chicks by Midwestern MomsK Cup Turtles by Craft … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Glass Gem Magnets
In our house, we like to do simple crafts. The kids love crafting and when it's affordable and can be gifted to others -- well that's a big win. Like our bottle cap magnet DIY, these glass gem magnets are also so easy to make, and make cute little gifts for friends, neighbors and teachers. With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, why don't you make a few? Glass Marble Magnets With only six supplies necessary to make these clear glass magnets, you are sure to find a few of these things … [Read more...]
Homemade Lemon Salt Scrub – 4 Simple Ingredients!
Handmade DIY beauty gifts are perfect ideas for the upcoming Spring season. With Easter, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Mother's Day coming up -- the ladies in your life would love this simple DIY beauty idea. DIY Lemon Salt Scrub Recipe Lemon Salt Scrub Ingredients: 1 cup sea salt (you can use a fine or coarse grain)½ cup olive oil1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest10 drops lemon essential oil Step 1. Zest a lemon and blot it dry with paper towel. Step 1. Add sea salt, olive oil, … [Read more...]
A Simple Galentines Gift (with FREE Printable!)
What is Galentine's Day? According to Urban Dictionary, Galentine's Day is February 13th. It is the other half of Valentine's day, when you celebrate your love for your lady friends! So here's fun idea, an easy "Galentines gift" to give your girlfriends - socks. You can find cute Valentine's Day themed socks almost anywhere including the local Dollar Stores. Print out this tag, attach it to your socks and voila -- an easy Galentines Day gift for the women in your … [Read more...]
Declutter Your Home in 5 Easy Steps
It is a common phenomena that affects everyone who has a home or workspace. Clutter build up occurs over time and can become quite a mess. To declutter your home may eventually require you a lot of time and effort if good habits are not instilled right at the start of either moving into the new home or for that matter, your new room. There are some very needful house rules that must be set in place to ensure that clutter build up is left to a minimum. Firstly, you have to decide for … [Read more...]