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DIY ► March 14, 2017

Games to Entertain Kids Indoors

Winter is a really difficult time with young kids if the weather isn't conducive to outside activity, am I right? I feel like every time I'm grabbing groceries at Walmart I feel the need to do a detour to the toys/game section to find something new to occupy my kids. I don't want them watching TV constantly, but it seems like they can't keep themselves occupied longer than a minute! So I get REALLY excited when I can come up with play date gold - like games that make them move.

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Disney ► February 20, 2017

Superhero Handprint Art

It’s time for the Monthly Destash! This month, I sort of cheated. Yeah….I started this challenge and I cheated. But actually not. This month, I decided to destash a project I started THREE YEARS AGO....

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Christmas ► November 29, 2016

Make Your Own Elf Basket

Start a fun new tradition this season and pay it forward by "elfing" your friends and neighbors! Make your own elf basket for some added cheer with this fun and easy tutorial - plus some great ideas for what to fill it with!

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DIY ► August 1, 2016

5 Boys Sleepover Ideas

Normally when we have a boys sleepover at our house, we just rely on the basement playroom and various toys to keep the kids occupied until closer to bedtime when we usually go the movie-and-popcorn route. Since it was a sleepover/birthday party, I decided to make things a little more festive. A quick trip to Walmart and less than $20 worth of supplies and my imagination got to work.

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DIY ► July 19, 2016

Make Your Own Coloring Page Bookmark

We are big, BIG readers in the Crafty house. I grew up with my nose in a book, and my husband also loves to dig into a good novel series when he finds the time. He introduced me to both Harry Potter AND The Hunger Games, actually. My boys love to read, and we amass a pretty decent collection of books. Being (almost) six and two, most of ours are board books or easy picture books, but now I'm so excited that J and I have started chapter books together!! So today I'm sharing not only a fun tutorial for making your own bookmarks, but also a great way to share the love of reading with your local charities, just by grocery shopping!

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