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Turn an Old Shirt into a Toddler Skirt

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I love taking old, unusable items and giving them a new life. It's all part of being green and helping keep things out of the landfill that don't really need to be there. Today, I decided to Turn an Old Shirt into a Toddler Skirt as a fun upcycling project. Now, for those of you who love easy projects, this is totally IT. This no-sew toddler skirt is adorable and took me almost no-time. What You Need to Turn an Old Shirt into a Toddler Skirt Safety Pin 2 mommy-sized tank tops or shirts (I used tank tops because I NEVER wear them--I'm not sure why I even own them) Good Pair of Keep Reading >>>

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25 T-Shirt Crafts for Teens

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We all have dozens of old t-shirts we don't wear anymore. Or if we don't, they are super easy to pick-up from any local thrift store. That's what makes these 25 t-shirt crafts for teens so much fun...literally anyone with access to t-shirts can do them. Happy Crafting! 25 T-Shirt Crafts for Teens 1. This easy to make t-shirt skirt is a perfect way to add to your wardrobe without breaking the bank. 2. Fashionable headbands can make or break any outfit. 3. And while you're updating your wardrobe, why not make this shag rug for your room. 4. Don't leave your phone on the floor when Keep Reading >>>

Sleepy Time Bath Bombs

Sleepy Time Bath Bombs

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After a long, hard day nothing makes me happier than settling into a hot, relaxing bath. Dimmed lights, my fully charged Kindle, and these Sleepy Time Bath Bombs are all I need to wash my worries away. More than that, it's time to myself. No kids, no responsibilities, no deadlines...that time belongs to me. If I could wish anything for you today it would be that you take some time for yourself - you're important and you deserve to be pampered. Enjoy! What You Need To Make Sleepy Time Bath Bombs: 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup cream of tartar 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup epsom Keep Reading >>>

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15 Awesome DIY Harry Potter Costume Ideas

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  I hate shopping for costumes if it's not the day after Halloween (BTW, I love shopping for costumes the day after Halloween--they're like $2 and always the most random fun). But my kiddos always want to pretend to be someone or something new--I guess their lives are just that boring. Their newest heart's desire? Harry Potter. And now they can have any of these Awesome DIY Harry Potter Costume Ideas with little or no effort on my part! 15 Awesome DIY Harry Potter Costume Ideas Start any good costume with a DIY house patch. Pop that patch on quick-to-make robes and you're Keep Reading >>>

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15 Doctor Who Party Ideas for Tweens

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If your tween loves Doctor Who, surprising him or her with a Doctor Who themed party may just result in exclamations of “Fantastic!" Planning a Doctor Who party can be accomplished easily with a few tips from entertaining expert Jennifer Carver of Spaceships and Laser Beams.  Jennifer has rounded up creative ideas from invitations, to themed décor and refreshments and even party favors! Allons-y! (that’s French for “let’s go” and fans of the 10th Doctor Who know it well!) Invitations for Your Doctor Who Party Sending out a blue Tardis (Police call box) invitation, will set the Keep Reading >>>

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Cinco de Mayo Crafts for Kids

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¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This May 5th celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your kids with these ten Cinco de Mayo Crafts For Kids. May 5th is also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in Mexico, a battle that now represents Mexican unity and patriotism. Even if you're staying home, I'd suggest throwing a lively Cinco de Mayo party and celebrating in style. Happy Cinco de Mayo, and have fun crafting! Cinco de Mayo Crafts for Kids Ride into your Cinco de Mayo party in style with this cute as a baby burro Paper Bag Donkey. These cheerful Tissue Paper Flowers will add a dash of color Keep Reading >>>

Ribbon Bracelet DIY

Ribbon Bracelet

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I love to add color with accessories.  My family will tell you I'm boring because most of my clothes are black or grey but I love adding color with things like scarves, tanks, and jewelry.  I was recently making a project with fun, brightly colored ribbon when I came up with the idea for this Ribbon Bracelet.  It's simple to make, inexpensive, and fashionable! Ribbon Bracelet Supplies: Ribbon Scissors Button or buttons Small elastic hair tie Glue gun and hot glue Needle and thread Instructions: Begin by wrapping the ribbon around your wrist the desired number of Keep Reading >>>

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25 Totally Adorable Easter Crafts

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My mom was a Pinterest mom before Pinterest existed. Every Easter we'd dig into the bin labeled Easter and make everything from construction paper woven Easter baskets, to stained glass window art. Looking back now I realize I can't remember what most of those crafts looked like. What I do remember is all that time sitting at the table with my mom having fun. Whether you have toddlers or teens, these 25 Totally Adorable Easter Crafts will provide hours of crafting awesomeness. Chances are as they grow up they won't remember what you made, but they'll always remember the time you spent crafting Keep Reading >>>

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25+ Mario Party Ideas

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I don't know if I've confessed this (recently), but I love Mario. He was like my first real intro into the world of gaming and he was instantly my friend--who's grown with me and evolved with my whole family! I just straight-up love the little Italian plumber, which is why I'm planning a Mario Party in honor of the release of Mario Party Ten--which I can't stop playing. 25+ Mario Party Ideas I like to start every awesome party with easy printable invites. These rock. My party would be cry-worthy without these hilarious Piranha Cupcakes (topped with my fave fruit, Keep Reading >>>

20 Recycled Pallet Ideas

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Recycled Pallet Ideas are one of my favorite DIY projects. They are available all over the place, often for free.  Why not use them to create some really fun and unique pieces for your home?  You can create nearly anything with pallets, from chairs to tables to garden pieces.  With a little imagination, you can create nearly anything with pallets or re-purposed wood from the pallets. To help get you going, here are 20 Recycled Pallet Ideas. 20 Recycled Pallet Ideas Use three pallets to create one extremely cute pallet bench.  This would be a great accent in your backyard, and Keep Reading >>>

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25+ DIY My Little Pony Party Ideas

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Like all parent trying to be uber-cool, I am always on the prowl for awesome party ideas for our next birthday. Last year was baby's first, but this year, with her turning two, I feel the need to up my game. And since she LOVES my favorite old-school pony-pals, I'm going all-out with a DIY My Little Pony Party! My Little Pony is such a universal show. Even my son likes to watch it--it's so cute, clever and silly. It doesn't really matter which pony is your favorite, every idea here combines the magic of each one! 25+ My Little Pony Party Ideas I found these pretty pink MLP Keep Reading >>>

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How To Make A Super Simple Changing Table

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It was one of my lowest moments ever, and I know every new parent has been there. It's 3am, baby's crying, poop is everywhere and no way can you do a simple diaper change in her bedroom on that cute little piece of furniture like you usually do. This was when I abandoned my expensive changing table and came up with this super simple changing table. 15 Things You Need to Make A Simple Changing Table: Bathroom Counter. Yeah, that's right. Give-up some valuable real estate, but Keep Reading >>>

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9 AWESOME Valentine’s Day Gifts

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Look, I get that you dudes don't have loads and loads of cash lying around but you still want to spoil your favorite person for Valentine's Day. (And just so we are clear, just the fact that you remembered Valentine's Day and want to get something for your special someone already makes you a catch.) But we all have different price points, and that is totally okay! Check out these 9 awesome Valentine's Day gifts for any budget! 3 Valentine's Day Gifts Under $100 Get her a Pandora charm bracelet. These are my FAVORITE bracelets, and the best part is, now you have something easy you Keep Reading >>>

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25+ Crazy Cool Valentines Crafts & Games

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There's something really special about being homeroom parent or even helping-out the homeroom parent during your little kiddos' parties. I especially love being in charge of the Valentines Day party. That's why this year, I'm ready with 25+ Crazy Cool Valentines Crafts & Games! If you're feeling overwhelmed with the number of conversation hearts in your life and want to do some amazing crafts--check out these 30 Super Cute Conversation Heart Activities. But if you're working with a classroom-full...read on...read on... I think this is the cutest Hearts-a-Bursting Pop-em Keep Reading >>>

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20 + DIY Frozen Party Ideas

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Each generation has "the" movie that you will remember as you grow up and will always have fond memories of.  I remember how much I loved The Lion King when I was a kid.  The current obsession, which I do believe is more of an obsession than any other movie ever has been, is Disney's Frozen.   Kids of all ages go crazy for this movie.   I don't know if it is the actual movie, the music or the mixture, but you just can't go wrong with anything Frozen related.  When it comes time for a birthday party, create a winter wonderland, regardless of what time of year it is.  No, you don't have Keep Reading >>>

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26 Clever & Cute Valentine Card Sets

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I am all about easy, cheap and cool to make for that classroom full of kiddos! That's why I pulled together these amazing 26 Clever & Cute Valentine Card Sets for the kids to pick from (and help me make). Each Valentine Card Set is so adorably awesome, I'm concerned we might have trouble picking just one! For the boy in my life, I think his #1 pick will be these Minecraft Treasure Box free printables. Little girls might prefer something like this Hello Kitty Light-up Mailbox and Valentine Card Set. However, if you're kiddo is like I was...Nerdy-ness abounds... Or, you could Keep Reading >>>

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30 Awesome & Easy Minecraft Party Ideas

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So, I put together this 30 Awesome & Easy Minecraft Party Ideas...but then, as I was putting it together, I got a little crazy--there's SOOO many cool ideas...just---Don't start the party without me! So, apparently playing Minecraft is like going down the rabbit-hole and so is coming up with party ideas...for every link herein, you'll find at least a dozen more...Enjoy! Begin with these easy Cube Invites. Then, imagine a Square Haystack Cake... With delicious Lava Punch. Or a round Fondant-Covered Cake. Block Cake? Geeze! See what I mean?! It's like you can do ANYTHING Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Cardboard Box Bi-Plane {from 1 Box}

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When Disney Planes approached me and asked if I could put together a tutorial for a plane-themed holiday activity for my kiddo, I couldn't resist the idea! So, I put an idea in action and built a DIY Cardboard Box Bi-Plane {from 1 Box}! Special thanks for sponsoring this post goes to: #PlanesToTheRescue and #CollectiveBias! I loved putting this together--it went really quick (about an hour, excluding the paint drying) and was very simple, ultimately. But the best part was that my daughter couldn't WAIT to get into and play with the bi-plane! She literally was antsy-in-her-pantsy to Keep Reading >>>

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20 Gifts Toddlers Can Make {with a little help}

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I was having trouble finding crafts I can do to memorialize my toddler's second Christmas...everything seems to be for "preschoolers"--not really toddlers. So, in light of my difficult search, I've pulled together a list of 20 Holiday Gifts Toddlers Can Make...like the little, itty-bitty babies just now getting into the whole "toddler" thing. So, they need a little help...so?! LOL! Look, toddlers make messes, so why not make a mess with them while making a gift, too! I love these ideas for gifts I can make with my toddler and can't wait to make one of each for grandparent gifts! I Keep Reading >>>

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10 Super Cute Mason Jar Gifts

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I love giving Mason Jar Gifts! It makes for the cutest little present ever, and the jar can be used again and again. Earth friendly and adorable. 10 Totally Adorable Mason Jar Gifts Help someone out through the holidays with this little survival guide mason jar gift. Send this manicure mason jar gift to your favorite nail art fanatic! This mason jar gift has everything. Seriously. If you have a seamstress in the family, send them this sewing kit mason jar gift! I love love this advent calendar mason jar gift. What a great way to count down to Christmas! Here's a totally Keep Reading >>>

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25 {Totally Cute} Hedgehog Crafts

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I was informed recently that perhaps not every kiddo is as enthusiastic about Snakey-Type Crafts as I thought. And with the changing of the seasons, it's time to find a more cute and cuddly (if prikcly) animal to perhaps make a few crafts about. So, here's the ultimate list of 25 {totally cute} Hedgehog Crafts. I love the prickly-funness of your typical hedgehog, but there's no way we can have one of theses adorable critters running around our house. However, there's no way I'd say no to making a few of these cute Hedgehog Crafts with my kiddos! Reminiscent of my early-years in Keep Reading >>>

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25 Elf On The Shelf Ideas For Girls

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Elf on the shelf is a fun way to countdown to the Christmas Holiday with your kids, but I have a daughter, and she doesn't have a lot of army men and legos laying around, so we needed to come up with some Elf on The Shelf Ideas for Girls at my my house! If you don't already have an elf, you can get the girl elf on the shelf with a little skirt here. 25 Elf On The Shelf Ideas For Girls Put glow bracelets around your elf like hula hoops! (You might wan to do this one a few minutes before the kids wake up instead of the night before so it's nice and glowey.) Sometimes your elf on the Keep Reading >>>

30 Totally Genius and EASY Elf On The Shelf Ideas

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Oh, Elf on the Shelf. I am willing to admit that even though I find you a little bit creepy and a lot of work, you are actually pretty fun. Every year our elf, Tricksie (get it??) comes out to play just after Thanksgiving and stays until Christmas Eve. That means we need about a month's worth of Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas! This year, I am going to be prepared! I am planning my 30 Elf on The Shelf Ideas now! And my plan is for them to be easy and quick to do. No more freaking out at the last minute and running around the house with wrapping paper and food dye! If you don't have your Keep Reading >>>

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15 Ways To Make Your Bedroom The Coziest Place In Your House

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I love my bed. It's pretty much my favorite place in the world, and I would never leave it if that were in any way socially acceptable. Why? Because my bed is so cozy and wonderful. It has just the right amount of pillows-- enough to make you feel cocooned without feeling smothered. (Side Note: I had to look up how to spell the word cocooned. I don't think I've ever needed to type it before in my whole life.) It's not easy to make your bed the perfect mix of comfortable and cute. Here are 15 Ways To Make Your Bedroom Cozy. Ways To Make Your Bedroom Cozy Get Rid of Your Top Sheet. Keep Reading >>>

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How To Make a Cosmetic Bag

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A surprisingly easy and fun craft project is making your own cosmetic bag. With only a few supplies you can create a high end looking zippered pouch to store all of your cosmetic must haves you may need throughout the day!   You can also use them to carry anything from your money and credit cards to your keys! Keep Reading >>>

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How To Make a Super Bouncy Ball

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A couple of days ago I was trying to make slime, but I mixed up the steps and ended up making a super bouncy ball instead. So, I decided to let you know how to make a super bouncy ball. I've made these bouncy balls before with cornstarch, and they're cool, but they don't bounce nearly as high as these super bouncy balls do! I think the cornstarch bouncy balls keep their shape longer, so try both! Keep Reading >>>

Make Sticker Stick Puppets

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Stick puppets are my favorite puppet of all. When my daughter was young, we spent countless hours making them, playing with them, and even giving them to pals. One of our favorite ways to make them was with q-tips and stickers. They take seconds to make and are totally fun! All you need are q-tips, baby powder, and a sheet of hard stickers. (Like the kind here.) Just peel the stickers off their sheet and stick to the ends of the q-tip. Now, here's my favorite trick. If you sprinkle a little baby powder onto the exposed back of the sticker, it won't stick anymore. How cool is that? Now Keep Reading >>>

How To Decorate Easter Eggs With Glitter

Decorate Easter Eggs With Glitter

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I have always loved glitter. Even when I used to teach school and the other teachers didn't want to use it in their classroom because of how messy it was, I still used it. This year, we decided to give our Easter Eggs some extra sparkle by decorating them with glitter! All you need is elmer's glue-all, hard boiled eggs, a sponge brush and slitter. Just cover your egg in glue then sprinkle the glitter on it. It's really that easy! Keep Reading >>>

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