Sustainable & Creative Living
Halloween is right around the corner and you know what that means: it’s time to decorate! I’m still looking for cute ways to make my house spooky, and I’m loving this Styrofoam Ball Spider. It’s easy to make and would add a spooky touch to your entryway, hallway, or outdoor space.
Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time to add a touch of whimsy to your porch decor. This DIY Mossy Witch Hat is an easy-to-assemble project that’s affordable, cute, and fun to make. Its natural mossy look is perfect for the outdoors, and you can assemble it now and keep it out for Halloween.
This easy DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash is made with items you probably already have in your pantry, so there’s no excuse for not washing your fruits and vegetables before each use. This simple wash is a great way to remove pesticides, dirt, and other contaminants from the surface of your produce. Plus, it’s easy to make and inexpensive.
When your fingernails are dry and brittle, and your cuticles are all cracked and bleeding, it’s no fun. And it’s not pretty either. But you can fix that by using cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles. Use it as often as you can, especially when it’s dry out. Here’s a super simple recipe for DIY Cuticle Oil.
Looking to make your rings sparkle but don’t have time to go to a jeweler? I’ve got a super simple DIY Ring Cleaner that uses only two ingredients! It’s a great way to clean your rings at home and save yourself some cash and a trip to the jewelry store. You’ll be amazed at how easy and effective this simple solution works.
If you are tired of stubborn stained grout in your home then this is the place for you. In this post, you’ll find a super easy, non-toxic recipe for getting that grout clean and sparkly. This DIY Non-Toxic Grout Cleaner is so easy to make and only has 3 ingredients. Say goodbye right now to that caked-on dirty grout stains for good!
These adorable DIY Beach Sand Handprint Ornaments are so fun and easy to make with little kids. They’re perfect to make while on vacation at the beach or even at home in your backyard sandbox. These make the perfect beach vacation keepsake to look back on when the kids are all grown up. They’re so simple to make, and the result is really cute. All you need is a few inexpensive materials and a little time.
There are a lot of reasons to take an Epsom salt soak in the tub, but the biggest one is that it always feels good while soaking up its magic. The first thing most of us usually think of when we hear Epsom salt soak is “sore muscles”. Filling the tub with warm water and Epsom salt and soaking away achy, tired muscles is a home remedy people have been using forever. People also use Epsom salt bath soaks when they can’t sleep, need bug bite relief, or are experiencing sunburn pain or foot pain from ingrown toenails or tired feet. You can’t beat Epsom salt bath soaks for relaxing and destressing. You can use any of these 5 Epsom salt bath soaks to feel amazing tonight.
This DIY Mess Free Puffy Paint recipe is so easy, your kids could practically make it on their own. If you’re a crafting household then you may already have most of the supplies on hand. It requires only two ingredients and less than five minutes to make! The best part is that it’s washable, so you don’t have to worry about a mess.
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. I love outdoor summer fun, but I don’t love mosquitos crashing my barbecues and patio time! Instead of putting insect repellent all over your skin, try using this Easy DIY Citronella Candle Recipe to help keep pesky mosquitos at bay.
If your kids are into Legos, then you know there are always mini figurines scattered everywhere. The dilemma is deciding what to do with them. We have the answer! Assembling this charming Lego Minifig Display is straightforward, and it can be mounted on the wall. It complements shelves where your child’s other displays are showcased.
Mini figurines come with nearly every Lego set; they’re a staple. I confess I’ve occasionally discarded some because my son isn’t as interested in them compared to the primary Lego construction. I know. Lego enthusiasts are cringing everywhere!
Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you’ve got little ones who love all things Pokémon then this DIY Pokeball Valentine’s Day Box is a must-do mom project. It’s perfect for classroom Valentine’s Day parties and card exchanges. Your little ones are going to absolutely love it!
Valentine’s Day classroom parties are not what they used to be when I was a kid. Card exchanges are not just cards anymore! They’ve become more extravagant- equivalent to birthday-type party favors. More often than not, my kid comes home with bags full of toys, figures, candy, and cards.
This means he needs something big to hold all of his loot. This DIY Pokéball Valentine’s Day Box is perfect and so cute for class Valentine’s Day parties. Check out my easy tutorial below.
Looking for a cute and easy Halloween craft for kids or your kid’s classroom Halloween party? We have the cutest Play Doh monster kit you can put together in no time at all. These are perfect for Kids’ Halloween parties and trick-or-treat giveaways (with candy in them of course). You can download the printable in our Etsy shop and take a look at how to assemble them below.
This Play Doh monster kit is so fun and easy to make, that they’ve become one of my go-to Halloween crafts. They are absolutely perfect for kids’ Halloween parties at school. Every year my son’s teacher puts together a Halloween party with snacks, candy, and crafts so when the sign-up sheet comes out, I’m the first to volunteer for crafts! These treat bags, filled with items to make your own monster out of Play-Doh are always a hit- kids love them and they stimulate the senses and encourage imaginative play! [Read more…]
