DIY: Mother’s Day Flower Pot Full o’ Pictures

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When Bug was in preschool, he made me the most lovely gift for Mother’s Day. It was a tiny painted flower pot with a picture of his cute little face in the middle of the flower. I thought I’d try to recreate the project on a much larger scale. And I must say, I’m pretty… Read More

Spring/Easter Toddler Craft: Footprint Painting

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When I was at church Sunday, I saw the CUTEST spring crafts hanging in the preschool wing: carrots and chicks made out of footprints! I knew I just HAD to do the craft with Boo. She loves all things crafty, so I knew she’d be a willing subject. Supplies Needed We picked up our supplies,… Read More

My New Ceiling Fan: I did it myself!

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Four years ago we bought our home. It was a complete fixer upper. Though we’ve fixed the major stuff, we still have plenty of little projects to keep us busy for the next 20 years. One of the projects I’ve wanted to tackle from Day One is the ceiling fan in the dining room. It’s… Read More

DIY: Homework Supply Basket

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One of the challenges I’ve always faced during the school year is managing school supplies. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard, “Mom, I can’t find a pencil!” even though the pencils are supposed to be in a specific place. That challenge intensified last year when Bug went back to school. In the evenings,… Read More

DIY Pizza Box Solar Oven

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Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean we stop learning. Some projects are best done during the summer, and making a solar oven is one such project. The idea for a solar oven came from my fellow American Heritage Girl leader at AHG camp over the weekend. We never got around to making a solar oven… Read More