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Four DIY Natural Decorations Using Autumn Leaves

September 22, 2017 The fall palette is a stunning one with warm yellow, orange, and red tones. Here are four easy ways to bring those rich colors into your home. Leaf Mobile I love this idea by Michael Partanio posted on Good Housekeeping. Collect different shapes and colors of leaves, making sure the stems are intact….

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Thanksgiving Decorations That Will Last Through Christmas

November 19, 2017 If you don’t want to spend a lot of time decorating for Thanksgiving when Christmas is right around the corner, these DIY decorating ideas will make your house festive for Thanksgiving—and beyond (and yes, you can still use your child’s hand turkey as your centerpiece!). Hanging Pinecones Instead of a wreath, consider…

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More Than the Thought Counts: 3 Easy and Useful DIY Gifts

November 29, 2017 The old adage tells us that homemade gifts mean more because they come from the heart, and this is a idea I’ve tried to pass on to my children. Besides, unless your child is some sort of entrepreneurial prodigy, he or she probably can’t foot an extensive gift-giving bill. But if a gift…

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Holiday Decorating Ideas For the Front of Your House

December 6, 2017 It’s time for holiday decorations! The fireplace mantle is adorned with stockings, garlands, and pine cones. The tree is covered in balls and tinsel. Now it’s time to make your front porch inviting for guests! Here are three ways to decorate the front of your home. Small Christmas Trees This craft is…

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Bullet Journals: The Perfect Summer Project for Older Kids (and Their Parents)

May 9, 2019 My teen’s newly discovered favorite activity, bullet journaling, may or may not be a miracle on paper. Bullet journals mix a planner, journal, scrapbook, sketchbook, and health guide into one individualized book. A good portion of the fun of these books is creating the content into something ideal for you. People can…

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Eight Stellar Easter Basket Goodies for Creative Kids

March 31, 2020 Hippity, hoppity, spring is on its way! The Easter Bunny hops into town on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Though he usually brings a few sweet treats, moms and dads sometimes help him shop for small, basket-worthy gifts to greet kids the right way on Easter Sunday morning. Here are eight fun Easter…

8 Pumpkin Spice Scented Products To Make Today
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8 Pumpkin Spice Scented Products To Make Today

October 1, 2019 It’s fall y’all and that means pumpkin spice has returned to the grocery shelves. If you’re in love with pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice coffee creamer, and anything else that is pumpkin spice scented, you’re going to love these easy DIY projects that all smell like pumpkin spice. This easy pumpkin spice…

DIY Costumes: Don’t Break Your Head or the Bank
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DIY Costumes: Don’t Break Your Head or the Bank

October 5, 2019 I’ll be honest right upfront and admit that our family has a costume addiction. For us, costumes are not just for Halloween. We use them for parties, conventions, open nights, and more. We’ve taken every possible route to costuming—everything from slaving for months to create an exact replica to buying something straight…

A Tired Mom’s Fall: 3 Activities That Keep It Simple
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A Tired Mom’s Fall: 3 Activities That Keep It Simple

October 22, 2019 Once, maybe eight years ago, I had the perfect Fall. The kids were tiny and easily excitable. We decorated. We made special placemats. We even scavenged a cool looking branch outside, cut out paper leaves, and did a daily gratitude activity. For years, I tried to recreate that golden slice of time,…

Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Incredible for the Holidays
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Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Incredible for the Holidays

November 7, 2019 There’s nothing like cozy scents to add cheer and warmth to your home. While it’s easy to grab a spray or plugin when you shop, they just don’t compare to natural scents. Plus usually they are full of chemicals. There are better ways to add a delightful fragrance to the house. Some…

5 Natural Ways to Bring Autumn Inside
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5 Natural Ways to Bring Autumn Inside

October 25, 2016 I love fall and all of the changes that happen outdoors during the season. Instead of buying plastic pumpkins, ceramic scarecrows, and pumpkin spice-scented candles, I’d much prefer to bring nature inside to help decorate my home. Here are five simple ways to decorate with nature. Pumpkins and Gourds You don’t need to carve your pumpkins…

Holiday Crafting With Your Kids This Season
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Holiday Crafting With Your Kids This Season

December 14, 2011 With the holiday season officially underway, it’s important to embrace opportunities where we can spend creative quality time with our kids. If you still feel the need to get your craft on after all the Halloween and Thanksgiving projects, making your own Christmas decorations is a great way to slow down and…

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DIY Using Milk Paint

February 6, 2017 Over the past year I have completed several projects using milk paint. I turned my bedroom furniture from a light-golden oak color to a rich dark-brown shade. This task involved painting two towers on either side of the bed, two dressers, and a TV stand. Without the milk paint, this project would have taken weeks, because I…

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Celebrate the Holidays All Year ‘Round With a DIY Wreath

March 3, 2017 I am one of those people who loves at least a little bit of holiday decor displayed at my house all year ’round. We are the crazy neighbors who have thousands of Christmas lights flashing to blasting music. Of course, it gets expensive to buy inflatable decorations and outdoor bulbs for each and…

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DIY Bath Bombs

April 5, 2017 Bath bombs have become a rave with teenage girls. Once you try one, you’ll also be a fan! But buying bath bombs can be expensive. This do-it-yourself version is easy and cheap. Keep the bombs you make for yourself, or give them as gifts. Ingredients: The amounts may vary depending on the recipe….