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Embellished Clipboards (Teacher Gift Idea)
I know many of us buy teachers group gift cards as presents, myself included. Here is a unique and fun way to present your teacher a gift card that is both thoughtful, creative, inexpensive, and EASY! You will need a blank wood clipboard, Mod Podge, decorative paper or scrapbook paper, spray paint, and any ribbon or embellishments [...]
Homemade Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Teacher Appreciation week is this week! Teachers are amazing aren’t they? I have so much respect for this profession and have been fortunate to have brilliant teachers in my childhood as well as my kids. I also have several in my family, including my father a former high school history teacher. Do you know how [...]
Golf Birthday Par-Tee
Last year my son was playing golf regularly and we decided to use golf as the theme of his 6th birthday party! It turned out so darn cute! He was really proud of all these fun details and had a blast with his class at the park near our home. The golf party treats were [...]
6 Stylish & Frugal Party Tips: Olivia the Pig Birthday
This weekend my daughter turned five and we threw her a fun Olivia the Pig themed party at our home. In case you are not familiar with her, Olivia is a book character and TV show, based on the book series by [...]
Easy Birthday Pancakes
This week we’ll be focusing on tips and ideas for celebrating your child’s birthday! I’m pretty much obsessed with kiddie parties and I’ll be showing you some doable ideas that aren’t too intimidating or overly expensive. This first idea is so fun and easy enough for anyone to make, and guaranteed to make anyone [...]
DIY Faux Barn Wood Wall Art
Do you love that old barn wood look? One weekend I decided I wanted to make something with barn wood or something similar for our master bedroom. I searched online for a while to see if there was anywhere close to me to purchase and everything was a far drive. After stumbling across this [...]
Mod Podge Hair Bow Holder
If you’re thinking about getting a little crafty Mod Podge this is the perfect easy and fun craft. I made a monogram hair bow holder as a kids birthday gift and it turned out great! A nice handmade gift is extra special and as a parent I’d love to receive something like this instead of as [...]
DIY Stacked Herb Garden
Hooray for a small finished outdoor project! I’m on a mission to spruce up our back yard which has had no attention to it since we moved here. I adore herb gardens! They are so cute and useful at the same time. Here is mine from last year, however I didn’t keep up with trimming [...]
75% off Baby & Kids Clothes @ Local Thrift Store
So kids clothes and styling my kids is sort of “my thing” or something I enjoy. In fact I adore fancy name brand kid clothes. I just don’t enjoy the price tag, especially since they grow so fast and are out of these clothes before you know it! Above is a photo of my daughter’s [...]
Make Toddler Leg Warmers from Woman’s Knee Socks
Boutique style leg warmers for babies and toddlers seem to be all the rage lately. They are a fun and trendy way to accessorize your child however they can be pricey at around $8-$15 per pair. I’d like to share a very easy way to make your own using woman’s knee socks. I found [...]
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