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In this post I’m sharing how to decorate an Easter basket. Basically we’re going to spruce up a store bought basket to turn it into a beautiful Easter basket to reuse year after year.
Easter is a beautiful time of year. The beginning of Spring, the weather warming, and all the fun festivities that this lovely holiday encompasses make me smile.
[Read more…]This DIY Key Holder makes it so simple to take just about anything that fits in with your decor style and turn it into a key holder!
You guys – this DIY Key Holder is SO simple I almost didn’t post it. I was worried it was too simple of an idea and too short of a tutorial to bother with. THEN I realized how LONG it took me to figure this simple idea out, and realized I would be doing you a disservice if I didn’t share it.
[Read more…]Want a fun way to teach the alphabet? How does running around the house whacking things with a (clean) fly swatter sound? Kids LOVE this game. You can use the same technique for numbers and sight words too.
The best way for kids to learn is to learn through play. The more engaged they are, the more they learn. Making it fun is the way to keep them engaged! In this post I’ll give you everything you need to set up one of my daughter’s favorite games. I’ll also share a well loved toy that puts the kids on track for learning the alphabet from a young age. [Read more…]
No recipe lasagna is SO simple to throw together. Plus you get leftovers, so it is at least 2 meals in one! Make a second one to freeze while you’re at it, and you’ve accomplished at least 4 meals in less than an hour.
Instead of a lasagna recipe, why not just add a few basic lasagna ingredients to your shopping list and wing it? I’ll show you how! My lasagnas ALWAYS come out better when I do it this way. [Read more…]
This Easter, color your flowers along with your Easter eggs! Learn and watch how plants drink with this experiment and FREE printable lesson to go with it.
With spring on the horizon, I thought some pretty colored flowers around the house would serve us well. I planned this mini in-home lesson about How Plants Drink for my daughter. [Read more…]
My Good Enough Cleaning Schedule is reality based and doesn’t have you cleaning for cleaning’s sake.
Do you (attempt to) follow one of those oh-so-perfect Pinterest cleaning schedules? Does it make you feel like a failure? Mine did, so I made my own, and it’s GOOD ENOUGH!!
Sweetened ricotta cheese with berries is one of my very favorite breakfasts. Read on to see how I make it (in under 2 minutes)! This is the perfect way to use up some leftover ricotta cheese.
I tend to be the type of person who won’t spend much time on weekday breakfast – especially for myself. My sweetened ricotta with berries feels like a decadent treat, but it is easier to make than a bagel with cream cheese! [Read more…]
These DIY barrette holders will organize and display all your bows and bobbles.
Ah, little girls. All the bows, dresses and pretty little things are so much fun!I LOVE decking my babes out in girly things. But man-oh-man is it hard to store all those little odds and ends for their hair! Enter the DIY Barrette Holder [Read more…]
These DIY flower pens are SO easy to make and look so pretty on display in a simple vase or mason jar to make a flower pen bouquet. They will keep you smiling whether you’re writing a love note or doing your (dreaded) taxes!
My daughter absolutely adores fancy pens. I have to admit – they make me smile too! [Read more…]
CELEBRATE THE CHANGING SEASONS WITH YOUR CHILDREN!! Welcome Summer! Make the first day/week/bit of summer into a celebration! With summer crafts, a scavenger hunt, songs and books, the kids will be delighted to dive into summer!! Let the summer fun begin. Summer is and has always been my favorite season. I love a hot summer […]
This Spring/Easter tablescape was so fun to do! I hope it brings you some inspiration, or at the very least brings your eyes some happiness. Setting a beautiful table is something that brings me joy. Sometimes I like to make a fancy fussy table with chargers and fancy everything. But for spring I wasn’t feeling […]
Little ones sure hate sitting in their car seat, facing backward, with nothing to look at! Finding the right car toys can make all the difference! After 2 kids and lots of car time, we have our go-to car toys that keep the little ones busy and happy when she’s stuck in her car seat. […]
Check out my non-candy, non-junk Easter Basket ideas! Also, learn how to avoid spending a bunch of extra money on a great Easter Basket! I can’t stand ending up with a bunch of junk food or just plain junk in the house because we needed to buy something for a holiday. A non candy basket […]
