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Valentines Day Cards for Kids
I’ve come up with a couple really cute Valentines Ideas that I can’t wait to share with you, and show you how to make them yourself!! DIY Valentines Day Cards for Kids These are perfect for making with your kids for their classmates during their school Valentines Day exchange! They’re also inexpensive and personalized, just perfect for Valentines Day! Don’t yah just love them!?!? Okay, so I know what you’re thinking, those are just too complicated to make. But guess again! I am here to give you an easy to follow, step by step tutorial on how to make them yourself! First, I’ll show you how to make the Balloon Valentine… Balloon Valentine Tutorial: – First,…
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Valentine’s Day Photo Booth Ideas
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Here is a fun idea for taking adorable pictures of your kids for making Valentines, for having as decoration around the house, or just a fun activity for the kids (what kid doesn’t love to make faces and act goofy!!) Add some cute Valentine props to make it even sillier! Just look at all that Valentine Cuteness… Want to do a fun Valentine Photo shoot with your little ones?? Well here’s what you’ll need… Supplies: Fabric for backdrop (You don’t have to go buy some, get creative! You can use flat sheets, tablecloths, curtains) Valentine props – this can be anything – feather boas,…
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Showing Love to those that Matter Most
I am reading Gretchen Rubin’s book, Happiness at Home, which follows her first book, The Happiness Project. I love the concept that she uses in both books – focusing for 1 month on a certain topic or theme in order to create a habit, or promote change in her life. Once Gretchen chooses a theme, she then creates steps or guidelines that will help her reach her goal. I have decided to try this for the month of February. My theme for February is “Show More Love”. February, (as commercial as Valentine’s Day has become) is a month where we typically go out of our way and make an extra effort to show…
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Rain Gutter Bookshelves
This is the perfect solution for all your kids books! Rain Gutter Bookshelves! Yes these are made from the rain gutters you buy at any home improvement store. My kids books were always getting thrown around and unorganized so I had my hubby drill these rain gutters into the wall studs for the perfect bookshelf storage! Here is where I first saw these….she has a great tutorial!
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Christmas Party Decorations
Last week was a very busy one for me!! I was one of the people in charge of the decorations at our Church’s Ward Christmas Dinner Party. I want to share all the fun stuff we made and show you how everything turned out. Including some 3D White Christmas Tree Table Centerpieces, Paper Plate Garland, cute Christmas Party Invitations, and the Children’s Christmas Ornaments we made. Here is how it turned out…. (Click on the pictures to see them bigger) We used a couple rolls of dark green plastic table clothes, red table runners and garland with Christmas bulbs down the center. Framed table numbers. I found the table numbers free printable HERE.…
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Meal Plan Monday – Week 7
Welcome to Meal Plan Monday The day of the week that I plan out our family meals for the coming week, make a grocery list, and go shopping. I like to have a monthly theme and this month our theme is: Desserts!! Click photos or names to find the recipes! Weekly Meal Plan: Monday –Copycat Panera Bread Cheddar Broccoli Soup, Bread And our Dessert is…. Super Soft Sugar Cookies! Here is my Mom’s Super Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe. These are soooooo good!! Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream (makes the cookies so soft!) 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1…
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Meal Plan Monday – Week 6
Welcome to Meal Plan Monday The day of the week that I plan out our family meals for the coming week, make a grocery list, and go shopping. I like to have a monthly theme and this month our theme is: Desserts!! Click photos or names to find the recipes! Weekly Meal Plan:Monday – Chipotle Chicken and Corn Chowder, Rolls And My Mom’s Fudge for Dessert!! Tuesday – Southwest Crispy Chicken Salad Wednesday – Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta, Salad, Garlic Bread Thursday – Cafe Rio Pork Salad, (From my awesome Sister-in-laws Food Blog!) Friday – Leftovers Saturday – Million Dollar Spaghetti, Steamed Veggies Sunday – Slow Cooker Zuppa…
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World’s Best Homemade Fudge Recipe
In my opinion this is the World’s Best Homemade Fudge Recipe!! My mom has been making her delicious Fudge ever Holiday Season since I can remember! I think its the best, you should try it and see for yourself…. Ingredients:1 cup Butter14 1/2 oz. Evaporated Milk4 cups Sugar1 – 12oz pkg. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (I use Nestle)5 cups Mini Marshmallows1 tsp. Vanilla1 cup chopped nuts (optional – I leave these out)Directions:1. Cook butter, evaporated milk, and sugar over medium heat until temperature reaches soft ball stage (234 degrees Fahrenheit). Use a candy thermometer and stir constantly with a whisk, so it doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom. This part…
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Christmas Advent – Storybook Countdown
Each Christmas we have a little tradition….we have 24 Christmas Books wrapped and placed under the tree. It’s our… Christmas Advent Storybook Countdown! Each night one of the kids gets to pick a “present” and unwrap it. Then we read it all together before bed. My kids love picking a present each night during the month of December and it is a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit. *If you decide to start a tradition like this here are some Great Tips: – Look for Christmas Books on sale after the Holidays. I found some great deals at local bookstores and in the mall. …
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Homemade Christmas Gifts – for Little Girls
Here’s my top ten list for Homemade Christmas Gifts for the little girl in your life. If your trying to find the perfect gift to make for your daughter, grand-daughter, niece, little sister, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s my homemade gift giving list for little girls… *Click on the photos to go to source/tutorial! For the little girl with an 18″ doll or and American Girl Doll…Homemade Doll clothes! Make this cute little dress (or Witch Costume in any Print!) or how about this one… Or how about a cute accessory like this doll tent…. How about a cute “You are my Sunshine” plaque or sign for your…
