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No-Hassle Racecar Box Halloween Costume

October 15, 2018 by Meagan Leave a Comment

When I asked my 3-year-old son what he wanted to dress up as this Halloween, he said with confidence, “A racing car driver!” So I thought, ok this should be easy. I’ll just get a costume at Target or on Amazon and we’re set. Jumpsuit—check. Helmet—check. I thought I was done but to my surprise when my little firecracker tried on his new racing car driver costume, his next question was, “Where’s my car?” I LOL’d because he was right—how could I forget the car! So, I scoured the internet for boxcar costume ideas and found this No-Hassle Racecar Box Halloween Costume. [Read more…]

Letter A Lesson Plan for Preschoolers

July 24, 2018 by Meagan 9 Comments

About 2 months ago I started teaching my 2 (almost 3) year old son the alphabet. At first, I thought singing the alphabet song over and over would get him interested but that was a big fail. Every time I’d start to sing he would say, “stop mommy, stop singing!” Ultimately, I decided on a different approach— the letter of week strategy.

Starting with the letters in his name, each week I concentrate on [Read more…]

DIY Snowman Ornaments

December 22, 2017 by Lisa 4 Comments

I tend to save scraps and odd pieces that are supposed to be discarded. I always think, “Hmmm…could I make something out of this?” That’s how I came up with these Snowman Ornaments. They are made from Ashland candle jar lids from Michaels (but you can use anything circular).

Every time I get a candle with a lid I feel terrible throwing out the lid. Then it occurred to me that these lids would make great Christmas tree ornaments. They’re so simple to make that you could make them with your kids or make them by yourself.

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Turkey Football Footprint Card

November 21, 2017 by Meagan 5 Comments

If you’ve checked out any of my other posts you know I have a toddler that I love doing crafts with. Okay well maybe I’m doing the crafts and he’s chillin on the couch with his cars while I paint, glue, and glitter everything in my house. I’m hoping as he gets a little older he’ll enjoy making things with his momma a bit more. Right now, I’m working on a creative art space for my little man so check back soon for a blog post about that!

One of my favorite crafts to do with J around the holidays are hand and footprint cards for dad, grandparents, and other family members. I always try to give each card a cute holiday spin that will [Read more…]

DIY Calming Glitter Jar

October 2, 2017 by Meagan 12 Comments

I’ve been looking for a way to help calm my 2-year-old son when his temper gets the best of him. About 7 years ago a family member made this DIY Calming Glitter Jar for her daughter to serve the same purpose. I made a mental note to give it a try when my own child came along, you know if I needed it.

Fast forward 7 years, the terrible twos in full swing, and I’ve quickly learned that toddler tantrums are tough to deal with. When your crazed child is [Read more…]

DIY Custom Fridge Magnets

September 20, 2017 by Christina 6 Comments

Do you ever see something at the store and think “I can make that”? I literally do that all the time and everyone always rolls their eyes because… can I really make that? Well over the weekend mom and I saw a really cute Christmas ornament and I said my signature catchphrase.

When I started explaining how we could actually make the ornament, I realized I’ve made something very similar before.I was instantly brought back to my days in the National Art Honor Society in High School. Back then we were making locker magnets and selling them to classmates, trying to raise money for art supplies.

Now it’s a fun little project for a rainy day. Make adorable emoji magnets or funky letters to arrange on the fridge.

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Independence Day No-Bake Playdoh

July 3, 2017 by Meagan 1 Comment

With the fourth of July just around the corner, I know a lot of us will be visiting family and friends for pool parties, cook-outs, camping, and probably fireworks. Ahh fireworks!! As a kid, I loved them and always looked forward to the family outing at the local mall where our town gathered to watch the beautiful display of what we, as Americans, associate our Independence Day with. But as an adult and new mom, I’ve come to [Read more…]

DIY Father’s Day Space Ship Footprint Card

June 14, 2017 by Meagan 12 Comments

Since my son was born almost 2 years ago, I’ve made handprint or footprint cards for loved ones on every holiday. My sister makes jokes that I don’t have to buy a greeting card ever again.

Of course, that’s not entirely true; I’ve yet to make a Mother’s Day card for my mom with my own footprint. For babies and toddlers, on the other hand, there’s no better way to show how much they care than with a handmade card. For older kids, this DIY Father’s Day Space Ship Footprint Card is a fun way to use their imagination while expressing their love for Dad.

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DIY Easter Egg Bunnies

April 3, 2017 by Meagan 4 Comments

Spring is here! The birds are chirping, snow is melting, and the days are feeling longer. This is a true sign that Easter is just around the corner. If you’ve got kids, then you’re probably already shopping for Easter basket stuffers, planning the great Easter egg hunt, and stashing away your pennies for the post-Easter dental visit.

These Easter Egg Bunnies are a great spring project that can be [Read more…]

Simple DIY Soy Candles

March 31, 2017 by Lisa Leave a Comment

One of my favorite DIY crafts is candle making. I love to burn candles…especially at mealtime. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there’s nothing like the light from a burning candle to give any meal a special ambiance.

I used to make candles from paraffin wax, but now I only make soy wax candles. Do you ever notice the black around the rim of candles? That’s what you’re [Read more…]