A few weeks ago when we were fixing up the pond (if you missed it, DIY pond tutorial Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, 18 Piecehere) and had some extra pavers. We used these to help support the top of the pond and create a barrier between the AWFUL red sand and the actual water. The … Read more
This is just a really quick little post to give you an idea for a Christopher Columbus Handprint kids activity! Very simple, you can first create a cute little ocean paper with clouds and water. This is fun with paintbrushes or finger painting. Once fully dry, paint your hand brown and stamp in the middle … Read more
The last week of school Charlotte’s class did some tie dye techniques. Ever since I let her have one of my GOOD white shirts (it was last minute and she needed something!) and it turned out amazing, we have been obsessed with tie dying. Polos, t-shirts, tanks, socks! You name it, we are wanting to … Read more
Making sure we drink enough water around here can be a real challenge. And with summer blazing down on a daily basis, I know as the mom that keeping my kids hydrated is the #1 thing I can do to ensure happy, healthy and safe kids this summer. So I have created this really fun, … Read more
As you know, I live in the South. Summer here can start as early as March and last as late as October. Our cool months are very rare and that means two things: We have to adapt quickly to the temperatures and we also have to learn the best ways to keep the summer at … Read more
All kids love Ninja Turtles! Create this super adorable Ninja Turtle handprint card, by imprinting a green handprint on card stock (I find it holds up better), adding a cutout mask and some googly eyes! You can make a set of all four and frame them for super cute decor for a child’s room as … Read more
Looking through all of these adorable handprint crafts, I just had to share! This is Phoenyxs “A is for Apple” handprint! It’s a perfectly easy way to get messy and imprint your childs size right on a card. Great for framing for grandma or just to kill some time this summer, you simply need to … Read more
Looking for a Yoda Handprint card? I found this one in Phoenyxs take home from his preschool that he made and it’s adorable. I wanted to share it for those looking for a totally cute handprint craft! What I love about hand printing is that every time you make a handprint card or art, it’s … Read more
I have always been a massive reader. I gobble up books and stories like they are air. So it came as a surprise to me to have to set reading goals for my kids, whom would rather be running outside than reading a book. And while I encourage all of the outdoor time they want, … Read more
Looking for a tutorial on how to make your own DIY LEGO TABLE? You are in the right place. Becuase this week I decided to finally make one. It started like this: the kids are fresh out for summer vacation. As part of summer vacation, I always allow them to each purchase a new toy as … Read more
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Looking for a Free Camping Birthday Party Printable? You have come to the right place! I am so excited to share this one-of-a-kind printable for all of you party goers this year, hoping it makes your next birthday party invite a special and unique part for you and your guests. Going perfectly with my Scavenger … Read more
This “how to build a pond and waterfall DIY” is being supported by smartpond pond products. If you are coming to this post without reading the other two, please note you should start in one of these two places first. How to cap a sprinkler head (preliminary pond building) How to build a Pond and … Read more
The school year is nearly ended! The kids have plenty of assemblies, field days, and today, an awards ceremony filling up their end of the calendar before summer lets out next week. And while at the awards ceremony today there was a public speaker talking to the 5th graders all about character. What it means … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to moving, I have become somewhat of an expert. My parents are realtors, my in-laws are realtors, all my friends are realtors and yep, there was that pesky military thing. Since college, I … Read more