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Category: DIY

  • DIY Slime

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    Looking for a great rainy day activity? DIY slime is sure to keep your kiddos busy when they can’t get outside for the day. It’s sensory play and when you add things to the slime, it’s perfect for imaginative play!

  • DIY Polymer Clay Pens

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     Last Christmas (“I gave you my hearrt!”) I had an obsession with polymer clay. I made some ring dishes, Christmas ornaments, thought about jewelry (probably the only craft I haven’t done). So I have tons of it in my craft room. I also love pens. I think I pick some up each time I go…

  • DIY Baby Headband

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      We love headbands in our house for Reagan. I even got Dan on board with picking one out when he gets her dressed – and he’s pretty good at it! My best friend had a baby in June and when she posted her big reveal picture of her, she had the sweetest headband on.…

  • DIY Paper Plate Bird Feeder

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    We have tons of critters in our backyard. Mice (shudder), chipmunks, raccoons, squirrels….and birds. OHMYGOD the birds. They are everywhere and they are always in the back. I can hear them and see them. So, in hindsight, this is probably not the best idea. But they don’t bother me. We like watching them. I wanted…

  • Pantry Organization from The Dollar Tree

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    A while ago I did a little teaser on my Etsy Facebook page about reorganizing my pantry. It was a waaaaaay premature post. I was not ready. I am really good at that. I like to get really excited about stuff, tell people, and then it fizzles out. What can I say? I get really…

  • DIY Garbage Disposal Tabs

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     My garbage disposal stinks. And I’m sure yours does too. If you tell me it doesn’t, I am calling you a liar. I used to buy these little things that you drop into your disposal to make them smell fresh. But I ran out and couldn’t find them at the store anymore. I also knew…

  • Father’s Day Gift idea – FREE printable!

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    Every year we fill out this super easy Father’s Day Printable and put them into a book to look back on and remember. It’s free and has some really cute questions to ask your kiddos about dad each year on Father’s day!

  • DIY 4th of July Party Decor

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    Before I get into this one, I have to confess. These decorations were not used for a 4th of July party. They were for our Memorial Day party. Almost the same concept, right? I mean, it’s not, but the color scheme is the same. Anyway, they were super easy and pretty cheap. The smaller mason…

  • Easy Hair Gel Sensory Bags

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    Hair gel sensory bags are inexpensive and ridiculously easy to put together. They also make a great independent play activity for your older babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

  • Pipe Cleaner Fishing

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    As I’ve mentioned in posts before, I have a difficult time getting Dylan to write his letters. I gave up when he started preschool and just let them take care of it. Then I made his letter flip book and the interest peaked. I thought I would continue by giving him some more fine motor…