Summer Fun!

No Sew Sleeping Bag!

WHATTTT!!! This AWESOME idea is fabulous! This blogger has found a way to create a sleeping bag that needs no sewing! Check it out! 

http://notsoidlehands.com/2014/12/nosew-sleeping-bag-for-kids-makes-a-great-gift.html

Easy Christmas Platter!

Ever need to bring a dish to pass for a Christmas party and thought " I'd like to do something creative, but my creativity skills are somewhat lacking"... Have I got the dish for you!! 

Glitter Hack!

Start = ridiculously large containers of glitter that no elementary school child can use without spilling at least half of the container. 

Next (from the dollar tree) purchase the salt and pepper shakers and paint brush dipper

Next place the top of the paintbrush cleaner thingie on top of the salt and pepper shaker like a funnel :) 

Pour glitter in & enjoy a less messy way to flitter! 

Halloween is coming!

Hate Spiders? Easy Solution!

Preschool Educational Links!

Hi there! Peyton is currently 4 and at her preschool they are working on a letter each week! I am supplementing that at home with the same letter and my own worksheets that I have found! Below are links to some great letter of the week websites that have awesome printables! Click on the images below to go to the websites, or click here to go to my Pinterest board with links to many more!

Free Printable Kids Coloring Pages!

Looking for free printable kids coloring pages!? Look no further! Click here to be taken to my interest board that is full of links of free printable pages! Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest to get updates! 

Who doesn't want free stuff!!?

Great new way to get free (or almost free) items from amazon! There is this new review site called reviewsio that will give you coupon codes for products on amazon that you can get either free or almost free in exchange for leaving an honest review after testing the product! It is launching in October 1, so go get signed up today! I totally wouldn't hate it if you used my link to sign up so I get points! Let's get to reviewing! 

Mommy Quickies: Glowing Garden Rocks

Mommy Quickies: Glowing Garden Rocks

Glowing Garden Rocks

I am so excited to try this tonight!
The kids and I bought spray paint that glows in the dark, this weekend we picked up a ton of rocks from the lake and we will spray them tonight!
I hope it turns out as well as this!

Technology in this House

When my kiddos are older, this will be in my house!

Photo courtesy of sunshine and hurricanes blog

Love this!

 We will be doing this at my house!!

Disney Dollars

 Like any "good" mom, I am always looking for clever ways to give my kids spending money, but for me to get something out of it too! I was browsing Pinterest (duh!) and came across the idea of Disney Dollars. Many people set them up so kids could do extra chores to earn them, however I am setting mine up a little differently.

Click here to see my FREE Disney Dollars Rules Sheet Printable! 

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Click here to see my FREE Disney Dollars Printable!

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Here are samples!

We're going to DISNEY!!

I have finally been able to finagle my way to scheduling one last Disney Vacation before Bentley turns 2 and costs me that much more! I will start blogging about my planning, scheduling, etc.. As well as posting my lists and printables! 

PINTEREST!

So does anyone else have the problem where they literally pin EVERYTHING that looks good, yet do approximately 0.00000000000001% of their pins? Me too!! So in an effort to actually start doing some of them, I have decided to put together "bucket lists" for each month and get those pins done in those months!  Check out my March Bucket List! As I do each item I will blog about how it went and post photos!

HERE IS MY MARCH BUCKET LIST:

• HOUSEHOLD
• All About Me Worksheet- I plan to fill this out with each of the kids, then stick it to some colored paper for backing, then put it in a picture frame and hang them in the playroom! It will be cute and meaningful art! I plan to do one for each year (right around their birthdays).  
• Lint Bin- While this bin is genious, crafty, and beautiful,at the current moment, I'd rather not spend $12 on it. Instead, I will take the idea, create the same type of thing, only using a cereal box as Sonnet does in her blog found here!. She not only makes it look great, she also adds magnets! I can attach it right to my dryer! 
• Lint Fire Starters- Next with the lint I have collected above in my new lint bin, I will start making fire starters! We make fires all the time in the summer and why not make the whole process that much easier? All it takes is the lint, a toilet paper tube, and some newspaper- what a great way to recycle!   
• Easy Change Photo Display- this is such a great idea!! I love how she puts those inspirational quotes up on the wall! I will do the same as she did and then hang it in my bedroom right by my door! I'd like to find a ton of quotes to print out, then simply just hang three at a time and rotate!  Here are some of the quotes I'll print out first!
• Command Center- This is a MUST! Now that I am (more ish) settled in the new house, I am in desperate need of a centralized organization center.  The key elements that I will need in it are:
• Monthly Calendar
• Weekly Calendar
• In-Box
• Out-Box
• Pen & Marker Holder
• Cork Board
• Mail Box
• To Buy List
• To Do List
• Dinner Menu List
• Kids Chore Chart
• DIY Fridge Mats- Instead of following what this blogger did, I am going to purchase placemats from the dollar store and use those- I prefer the idea that I can easily move them if I want, and still throw them into the dishwasher when needed! 
• Stone Mats- When we moved into the new house, they left us boot mats which are an awful green, however they are useful. I plan to make them over by making them stone filled! If I find cheap nice stones at the store that aren't expensive, I'll just get them. If not, I can always drive up to the cottage and grab a ton off the beach!
• Silhouette Princess Pictures in Frames- I need a few more small things for my daughter's bedroom walls and this is perfect!! 
• Kids Labels for Dresser and Playroom- I am in desperate need of help with the kids, so why not help them help themselves?? By putting photo labels on their dressers and toy bins, they can help with putting clothes away and toys away! 
• Pet Bowl Placemat- The dogs make a mess. Enough said. 
• Easter Wreath- It's coming up sooner than you think! 
• Magnet Boards- I think I will get two cookie sheets for the Leap Frog magnets that we have and then the large oil pans that Walmart sells for all of our Eric Carle magnets! The kids will love having them in their playroom, I will love not having them spread across my fridge and kitchen floor.
• Colored Ice Cubes- can you say "fun bath!"
• Rolled Paper Wreath- I can not wait to make this! It looks difficult, but gorgeous!

All in all, this March should be fun! I can't wait to get started with my bucket list!

Kids Carnival Party!

Well it's that time of year again , I have to start planning the kids birthday party! Both of my kids (1 & 3) share the same birthday April 25th! So until they are older I get to have one big combined party :) This year we will be doing a carnival theme as per my 3 year old's request.  I have checked the internet, Pinterest, and party planning sites for the best DIY ideas for a carnival party! 

Stay tuned to see my planning of the party! 

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Cute St.Patrick's Day Craft!

GREAT EASTER IDEA!