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25 Anthropologie Inspired Crafts To Brighten Your Home

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One of the hardest things I've had to accept as an adult is that I have caviar tastes, with a Ramen budget. I'm one of those people who will drool her way through Anthropologie and lightly caress every single thing while whispering under my breath, Someday you'll be mine... Thing is, if you're even a little crafty you don't have to wait a lifetime for those caviar dreams to come true. In fact, these 25 Anthropologie inspired crafts will brighten your home without busting your budget! Have fun! 25 Anthropologie Inspired Crafts To Brighten Your Home 1. Show off your good taste, and protect Keep Reading >>>

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Have You Ever Wondered Why People Push Cloves Into Oranges?

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Remember when you were a kid and winter life was as simple as coming home from school, kicking off your shoes at the door, and plopping down for homework before dinner? Maybe some bike riding. Maybe some running around the street screaming with your friends. Maybe you're a lot younger than me and for you played games or played on your phone instead of ran around outside. Who knows. But what I remember are those special days my mom would say, "Hey, want to do something fun?" This is one of my favorite fun projects we would do every winter: clove oranges. Such a simple activity, and yet to this Keep Reading >>>

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20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts

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How much do we love sugar skulls? Seriously, I don't think I know a single person who isn't obsessed with these gorgeous images. From art work to clothing, to cartoons (Monster High, anyone??) sugar skulls are Everywhere. And in celebration of that we wanted to bring you 20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts. Fall is coming, Halloween is right around the corner, and Dia De Los Muertos right after that. get a jump start on your decorations with these awesome, and gorgeous crafts. Have fun! 20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts Dress up your Vans with these awesome custom Vans tips and all Keep Reading >>>

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30 DIY Harry Potter Crafts

Whether you're Ravenclaw or Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, we've got 30 DIY Harry Potter Crafts to appeal to all of your house loyalties. Now gather your wizarding friends and let's take a step down Diagon Alley for some Potteriffic Fun! *raises wand* DIYium Craftium! In Fact, I love Harry Potter Crafts so much that I wrote a book about them! My book, THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER IS AWESOME AND YOU SHOULD TOTALLY BUY IT. The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Witches and Wizards from Pencil Wands to House Colors Keep Reading >>>

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Make Your Own Jack Skellington Charger Plate

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What's this? What's this? There is Fall in the air. What's this? What's this? I feel like decorating EVERYWHERE! Can you guess what I am decorating with? Yep, you guessed it! Jack Skellington! I just love him and I love this movie. Luckily, my husband does too so we are good to go if I decide to decorate my home in Nightmare Before Christmas stuff all year long. Today I want to share this totally awesome Jack Skellington Charger Plate I made for my entry way. It's easy but looks oh so cool or creepy and dark (whichever you prefer). Supplies Needed to Make a Jack Skellington Charger Keep Reading >>>

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Super Cute (FREE) Bathroom Art Printable

Ever since I was a little girl, I've had sensitive teeth. I'm that picky person who orders all her drinks with no ice, and drinks all of her hot coffee lukewarm. In short, it blows. Now there are special toothpastes that make things way less painful for everyone, and to help get kids psyched I've made you a Super Cute Bathroom Art Printable to remind everyone to brush! Super Cute (FREE) Bathroom Art Printable As a parent, we want to do everything we can for our littles toward giving them a healthy and happy future. Part of that is building healthy habits and teaching them the best way to Keep Reading >>>

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Halloween Wire Tree Decoration

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Here's the thing, I am a crafty person and I love making Halloween decorations especially when I can make them with my kids. But recently I found out I was dooming myself even before my craft was even start. You see, some decorations attract pests- EW! So today I am sharing with you Halloween decorating tips brought to you by Orkin who is also our partner for today. Aside from sharing with you what not to use for decorations, I will share with you this Halloween Wire Tree Decoration that I came up with on my own! This craft is not overly difficult to do and best of all, it doesn't attract Keep Reading >>>

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Keeping The Earth Alive And Your Yard Undead: Upcycled Halloween Decorations

Home Decor You Will Forget To Make

Any true craftsman will say, “Measure twice, cut once.” But if you’re like me it’s more like, “Close your eyes and hope you don’t lose a thumb.” It’s Halloween, and if you’re an environmentally friendly hippy with time on your hands between protests or if you’re a broke guy with an underwhelming job, this post is for you. I love this holiday and I love decorating for it. The first year I decorate my yard, I realized that not only did I not have the money for any of this stuff, but also the store-bought products looked terrible. I wasn’t about to pay $50 for a tombstone that I could make on Keep Reading >>>

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This Is The Free Printable After School Survey Your Children Will Be Happy To Fill Out

After school is all about simple in my house. It's a lot of work being a kid, and anything I can do to make it easier is okay by me. Download Your Free Printable After School Survey The thing is, it's hard for me to get the kids to open up and talk after school. I want to talk about what happened-- who they hung out with. I want to know if they had a bad day, who they have a crush on. I want to know everything. But when I ask what they learned, I always get a shrug and the answer, "stuff." So I came up with a survey! You see, I make them something to much on after school, and I Keep Reading >>>

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An Eccentric Aunt’s Guide To Learning To Love Knitting

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In my ongoing decent into eccentric aunt territory, I have become...a knitter. A person who knits in public. And like a lot of knitters, I will wax poetic about how much I love to knit, and how soothing the rhythm of the needles can be, blah blah blah. But when I have my knitting out (because I'm the kind of person who knits in public, because why not) I meet two kinds of people: Those who knit. Those who don't think they can knit. It's because of this I'm going to share a bit of information on how to learn to love knitting. An eccentric aunt's guide to learning to love knitting, so to Keep Reading >>>

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Online Pearl Parties…Is That A Thing?

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I'd never even heard of an online pearl party until a couple of months ago. Now, I've been to 4 this month and I've bought two pieces. That's a rarity for me. It's a fun experience. I enjoy seeing what other people pick and which setting they've chosen. I like the suspense of the openings and the fellowship of other viewers as we congratulate the customer on their pick and then feel a small twinge of what I call "pearl envy." I love jewelry and, for me, this adds the mystery of an online subscription box into the mix. Plus, I get to witness the pearl coming out of its shell for the first time, Keep Reading >>>

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Zen And The Art Of Sticks And String

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I come from a long line of knitters. I remember being at my grandmother’s house, and she would knit while we watched the Cowboys games on TV. The worse things would get for the Cowboys, the faster and stabbier she would knit. Some seasons she got an awful lot of sweaters knit in a short amount of time. I learned from her, but every time I put the knitting down for a while, I’d have to relearn, and who has the patience for that? Zen And The Art Of Sticks And String Then came a span of three or four years when I spent a ridiculous amount of time in hospitals and doctor’s waiting rooms Keep Reading >>>

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How I Took My Dining Room From Functional To Fabulous: 10 Easy Steps!

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I'm going to start with a confession: my dining room was never my favorite place. Sure, I love to cook, yes, I love to entertain, but for a long time that dark, small space is where we stored backpacks and stacked bags of groceries. These Affordable Tips to Brighten a Small Space changed all that. I Loooooove my dining room now. In fact, it might be my new favorite room in the house. I'm so excited to share these affordable ideas with you and I can't wait to see pictures of how you've transformed your own spaces. Happy DIYing! 10 Affordable Tips to Brighten a Small Space 1. Right off the Keep Reading >>>

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20 Butterfly Learning Activities

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Kids go through so many changes growing up, and that can be confusing. These 20 Butterfly Learning Activities will help kids understand that not only are changes a part of nature, but they can be beautiful! 20 Butterfly Learning Activities: 1. This Butterfly Alphabet Garden from No Time for Flash Cards will teach kids the beauty of spring, and their ABC's. 2. Kids will marvel at the science in this Chromatography Butterfly Craft by Buggy and Buddy, and then delight as their experiments turn into beautiful butterflies. 3. Use this Monarch Butterfly Symmetry from Buggy and Keep Reading >>>

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Last Minute Gift Ideas: DIY T-Shirt Shadowbox

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If you're like me, you've probably forgotten to get someone a gift. It can be hard to be thoughtful when you're scrambling at the last minute to put together a present so someone doesn't feel forgotten. I've come up with a solution that is one part unique gift, one part cleaning out your closet: The DIY T-Shirt Shadowbox! Last Minute Gift Ideas: DIY T-Shirt Shadowbox While going though some family photos for another blog post, I ran across a photo of my Mom and my brother. I instantly recognized the t-shirt mom was wearing. It was her super cute fuzzy ironed on letter "Is there life Keep Reading >>>

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Why We Have Not One…But Seven…Christmas Trees

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You read that right, we don't have one Christmas tree. We have seven. Believe it or not, that's our version of compromise. When two people move in together not all things are going to be wonderfully in synch. For as great as my boyfriend and I have combined our lives there are some things we will never agree on. Ever. And to that end, we have seven Christmas trees. Why? Why would we, people with three cats, have that many trees? Why We Have Not One...But Seven...Christmas Trees Well, it comes down to decorating style. I'm what you might call a tree theme decorator. I want a Keep Reading >>>

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The Best Halloween Playlist

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BOSEbuild for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The weather is cooler and the leaves are falling. That can only mean one thing... Halloween is near! While the creepy decorations certainly help make a party, it's really The Best Halloween Playlist around that keeps guests entertained. We've got you covered with the best Halloween songs that will make your guests dance under the full moon all night long! The Best Halloween Playlist So the only way we could do this right was to provide you with more than a handful of songs. How about 31 Keep Reading >>>

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Boys Are Tough, Especially On Their Clothes…

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the Maker of OxiClean™ through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about their Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover, all opinions are my own. You guys, I am tired. Maybe it's because I stay up late writing my book or maybe it's the fact I spend almost all day cleaning up messes one of my boys made. When I say "boys" I am not just referring to my two sons, I am talking about my husband and even our new puppy (Drogo) that just happens to be a boy too. Boys are tough to take care of. Want to know what's even harden to Keep Reading >>>

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The Beauty of Sound Through Science

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There you are sitting in your car and your favorite song comes on. Maybe you are outside enjoying your morning coffee listening to the bird's chirp. That my friend is The Beauty of Sound Through Science. No matter where you are or what you are doing, there is sound going on around you at all times. Isn't it amazing to think that sound truly starts with science? My family and I recently took a challenge to explore the world of sound using science and the outcome was amazing! I encourage you to keep reading to see how you can do the same with your own family. The Beauty of Sound Through Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Pikachu Clay Figure

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When you start itching to make and bake something, it doesn't have to be something sweet. You can make and bake a DIY Pikachu Clay Figure that is totally cute and bit feisty. We had so much fun making this adordable little guy and we are sure you will too! Pika Pika means let's get started! What You Will Need to Make a DIY Pikachu Clay Figure: Sculpey Oven Bake Clay (you will want yellow, red, black, white, and brown) Pottery Tool Kit Oven Pikachu Image for Reference (can put this up on your computer, tablet, or phone) Note: As you start to work with the clay, it will Keep Reading >>>

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How To Make Sparkler Nails This Independence Day!

Well, we couldn't let the fourth of July pass without some really boss Independence Day Nails, now could we? Seriously, these Fourth of July nails are super easy to do and why let the fireworks be the only sparkly one at the party? Enjoy! Want more nail fun plus so much more? Check out why I'm a Pinterest Mom (And I Am Totally Okay With That). Keep Reading >>>

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Have a COOL Summer Popsicle Gift + Free Printable

If your kids aren't already out for summer, they will be soon. My son only has a few days left so I thought it would be fun to gift his friends something delicious, sweet, and fun on the last day of school. We are parenting with Popsicle® today to share an idea I came up with. It is how to gift a Popsicle® to each of his friends with a fun "Have a COOL Summer" Gift tag. Cool idea, right? What You Will Need to Make A Have a COOL Summer Popsicle Gift: Popsicle® Brand Popsicles (I used the Popsicle® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kind) "Have a COOL Summer" Printable Keep Reading >>>

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20 April Showers Crafts for Kids

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It's raining, it's pouring, your kids think life is boring, these crafts are fun, we're all-for-one, we call this #ParentScoring! Seriously, though, after this super snowy winter these 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids might be just what you need for the rainy days to come. Have fun! 20 April Showers Crafts for Kids: 1. Your kids are going to love making it rain with this Rain Cloud in a Jar. 2. Jackson Pollock step aside, there's a new artist in town and this Action Painted Umbrella the masterpiece! 3. Free Weather Printables are perfect for the kid who wants more homework Keep Reading >>>

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DIY Personalized Photo Book

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Throughout the year I capture hundreds of photos and videos of my boys and the things we do. That is why every Christmas we typically take all of those images, print them out, and make photo books for each of the grandparents. It's a great way to give them an inside look at our life but this last year I totally dropped the ball on this. I didn't realize until the other day that I had completely forgotten to do that this last year. So as soon as I remembered, I jumped on it and came up with this DIY Personalized Photo Book and our sponsor Reddi-Wip is helping share this tutorial with you Keep Reading >>>

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Magical Mermaid Crown

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Every good king or queen needs a crown, but why limit yourself to simply being a king or queen when you could also be a mermaid? I mean, why should you have to choose when you could just be both? Ariel's not a Disney Princess for nothing...in fact, I bet she's probably got her own Magical Mermaid Crown stashed away somewhere, and if you want to claim your title as the best mermaid that's ever existed, you're going to need one too. What You'll Need to Make a Magical Mermaid Crown: Starfish Hot glue gun Plastic tiara Jute twine Assorted seashells How to Make a Magical Mermaid Keep Reading >>>

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Neon Flower Bath Soap Crayons

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Spring is on it's way and things are about to get a lot more colorful! Flowers will be blooming and birds will be chirping. But you know me, I am not going to wait for all that. Instead I went to my kitchen and whipped up some Neon Flower Bath Soap Crayons. Sure they are great for kids but if you want to have a little fun in the tub...do! I won't judge! What You Will Need to Make Neon Flower Bath Soap Crayons: Flower Silicone Mold 1 Tablespoon Imperial Sugar Light Brown Sugar 8 ounces White Glycerin Melt-and-Pour Soap Food Coloring (I used neon colors for these) Knife Small Keep Reading >>>

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BiriBiri Washi Is The New Adult Coloring…And You’re Going To LOVE IT!

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I'm always looking for new crafting fads (or new to me), and when I heard about BiriBiri Washi I knew I wanted to see what it was all about. Never heard of it before? Basically, you've got this special Japanese paper made from tree bark, and it's already been dyed in gorgeous colors and patterns. Now, here's the fun part: to do BiriBiri Washi, what you do is cut and/or rip this paper to create art that looks like it's been painted. It really does look painted, too! So here's my experience with BiriBiri Washi and why I think you're totally going to dig it, too! BiriBiri Washi Is The New Keep Reading >>>

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Get Clean with Rosemary Soap

Soap is one of those common household items that I never think about until I'm washing my hands and discover that I've only got the "water" part of "soap and water." This happens to me way too often - someone should probably come and revoke my adult card. And I'm not saying that making my own soap is magically going to solve this forgetfulness problem, but it's way more fun to Get Clean with Rosemary Soap that I've made myself than taking the walk of shame through the store when I run out of the liquid stuff yet again. What You'll Need to Make Rosemary Soap: 1/4 brick Melt and Pour Keep Reading >>>

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5 Ways to Save Time On Laundry

Laundry is a real chore. It's one of those things that is done for a few minutes or even less if you have small children or in my case a messy husband! So when you really get down to thinking of the dirty business, you realize you spend so much time actually doing laundry and it's a NEVER ENDING cycle of wash loads. Well I am going to help with that! Today I am partnering with ARM & HAMMER™ to bring you 5 Ways to Save Time On Laundry. I know, I probably answered your prayers and you are welcome! 5 Ways to Save Time On Laundry Do laundry in smaller loads. You may think this is more Keep Reading >>>

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Organize Your Home with Shelving Units

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So you know that thought experiment/icebreaker question about what three things you'd save if your house was on fire, assuming your family and pets were already safe? You've probably thought about the answer to that question before, but answer me this, dear reader: Do you even know where those three things are in your house right now? Is your family photo album stacked carefully on a shelf in the living room, or is it buried under a stack of books and papers in your office? How about your college diploma? Your Funko Pop collection, your grandma's recipe book, that sash you got when you won Keep Reading >>>

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Awesome Ornament Storage Ideas

The thing about Christmas decorating is, it's only up for a month, so for the other eleven months out of the year-- you have to store everything! I love these awesome ornament storage ideas, because they're simple and can be done with what you have around the house. These are some of my favorite ornament storage ideas! 1. Put delicate ornaments in individual cups. I can't tell you how many ornaments I've broken before I learned this trick! 2. Store round ornaments in egg cartons. Whoa, you could store so many this way! 3. Store flat ornaments in storage bags. Then they won't be Keep Reading >>>

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Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments

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Isn’t it funny how the holidays have a certain smell? You know -- gingerbread cooking, evergreen trees, cinnamon flavored candies -- all my favorite things. Now you can get all the scents of the holiday season in a bottle with Christmas Spirit Essential Oil from Young Living. This is my favorite oil EVER! We made some Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments to spread Christmas Spirit throughout our home. And I’m loving it. What You Need To Make Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments: 4 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 cup Salt 1 1/2 cups Warm Water Drinking Straw Cookie Keep Reading >>>

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