Looking for a fall themed craft to keep the kids busy? This 5-minute fall slime is quick, easy, inexpensive and ALWAYS a big hit! Happy first day of fall Y’all! I have to tell you, fall is hands down my favorite season. Unfortunately here in the RGV (Rio Grande Valley) Autumn doesn’t really take hold…
![I've never met a kid who didn't love Perler beads. They're going to flip when they see these DIY Perler bead flip flops!]()
How to Make Perler Bead Flip Flops
Read moreGrab the bucket of Perler Beads and a pair of cheap flip flops to make the cutest and most unique summer footwear on the block! Perler bead flip flops! They had a huge sale on flip flops at Michael’s where they were a buck a pair and I went and stocked the heck up. It…
![Dig around in the pantry because this fantastic kid's craft uses food to make amazing abstract DIY art pieces!]()
Vegetable Oil and Colored Water Abstract Art
Read moreDig around in the pantry because this fantastic kid’s craft uses food to make amazing abstract DIY art pieces that even adults will want to make! Since it’s summertime and I will be getting my nephews visiting me in a few week’s time (huzzah!), I decided to bust out some basic supplies from around the…
![What a fun way for the kiddos to keep up with friends and family this summer, the old way, with snail mail! Show them how to turn a note into an envelope!]()
Turn a Note into an Envelope
Read moreWhat a fun way for the kiddos to keep up with friends and family this summer, the old way, with snail mail! Show them how to turn a note into an envelope! I’ve never been to summer camp, but from I’ve seen in the movies it looks like an awful lot of fun. Yeah, I…
![Can you believe this colorful bracelet is made out of safety pins? No jewelry making tools needed to make this fabulous rainbow beaded safety pin bracelet!]()
DIY Rainbow Beaded Safety Pin Bracelet
Read moreCan you believe this colorful bracelet is made out of safety pins? No jewelry making tools needed to make this fabulous rainbow beaded safety pin bracelet! I totally have these days where I don’t want to do what I need to do. It’s, like, I’m totally rebelling on being an adult and something inside of…
![This 10 Minute Floral Easter Basket can be made for only $10 and, as an added bonus, it's so pretty your flower lovers will want to use it year round!]()
10 Minute Floral Easter Basket
Read moreThis 10 Minute Floral Easter Basket can be made for only $10 and, as an added bonus, it’s so pretty your flower lovers will want to use it year round! I really wish they still had Supermarket Sweep. Remember that show where it was in this little grocery store and 3 pairs of contestants would…
![These sweet love bug Valentines are giant insect toys that you can display or play with. Set it up as a Valentine party activity and kids can decorate themselves!]()
Love Bug Valentine Toys on Display
Read moreThe other day Rob and I were doing our shopping when I pushed the cart into the home section, essentially pulling Mr. Rob along with me. It’s not like he’s going to see a throw pillow and swoon and say, “ooh, can we keep it?” like I probably will. He might, however, wind up throwing…
![Soap dough is easy to make in only 5 minutes and is serious bath time fun!]()
DIY Soap Dough for Bath Time Fun
Read moreThe other day I was remembering a time when I was little and didn’t want to take a bath. It was in the very first house I ever lived in and I have no idea WHY I didn’t want to bathe but I knew that I did. I remember sitting on the edge of the…
![Fluffy slime is the hot new thing! Learn how to make it at home with shaving cream. It's messy but super fun!]()
How to Make Fluffy Slime
Read moreWe’re gonna come right on out with this so you know what’s up… While crazy fun this business is a MESS. It’s a freaking MESS and I haven’t figured out how to make it less messy. That being said I am working on making it less sticky and hand staining than it currently is but…
![Turn that junk mail into something useful! Learn how to make paper with a homemade deckle (also how to make a wood paper mold).]()
How to Make Paper with a DIY Deckle
Read moreSince I’ve moved I don’t get nearly as much junk mail as I used to. I’m not sure what it is but I used to get invitations to find out what kind of a car I might with with a key attached to a giant post card or something like that. One time I even…
