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Santa Belt Ornaments

November 29, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you enjoy getting a little crafty during the holidays, you are going to have a great time making these adorable homemade Santa belt ornaments. These ornaments are such a simple DIY holiday project to make, and it is one that the children can help with as well. Dollar Store Santa Belt Ornaments You will…

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Santa belt ornament on display in front of a branch of holy.

Filed Under: Christmas, Diy and Crafts, Mom Life Tagged With: christams crafts, homemade ornaments

DIY Glitter Ornaments

November 13, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

See how easy it is to make your own glitter ornaments at home with this easy tutorial! I had so much fun making glitter ornaments with my kids! It’s the first Christmas craft we have done this year and they loved it so much! Making Glitter Ornaments with kids Since I made these diy glitter…

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Three DIY glitter ornaments hanging on a tree.

Filed Under: Christmas, Diy and Crafts, Mom Life Tagged With: christmas crafts

30 Cheap DIY Halloween Decorations

October 21, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

You’ve come to the right place for cheap DIY Halloween decorations! We have everything you might need for decorating your house inside and out! We love DIY our Halloween! Whether it is in the kitchen with Halloween treats like halloween chocolate chip cookies, monster sprinkle halloween cookies, or mummy chicken fries or with homemade halloween…

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Collage photo showing several ideas for cheap DIY halloween decorations including garbage bag ghosts, Rae Dunn pumpkins, and more!

Filed Under: Diy and Crafts, Home and Garden Tagged With: dollar tree crafts, halloween

DIY School Memory Boxes

September 4, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Are you not sure what to do with all of that school and artwork your kids bring home? Learn how to make your own school memory boxes. It’s easier than you think to organize your kid’s school and artwork! We love getting organized around here! We have also shared how we made our own command…

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Three plastic letter boxes made into school memory boxes.a

Filed Under: Cricut, Diy and Crafts

Simple and Fun Monster Truck Birthday Party

August 28, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Put together a fun and festive monster truck birthday party for the special kid in your life! We show you how to make festive food, fun homemade decorations, and easy party favors! After celebrating two Cars birthdays in a row, my son decided to switch it up and have a monster truck birthday party for…

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Happy Birthday William banner with a Speed Limit 6 sign and two checkered flags - all made out of paper.

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Mermaid Favor Tags | Cricut Tutorial

June 5, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn how to make these adorable mermaid favor tags using the print then cut feature on your Cricut! I love crafting for birthday parties. It’s so fun to create something completely custom that matches a fun party theme. Paper crafting with my Cricut is what I do most often. It’s easy, fun, and inexpensive! I…

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Two bottles of bubbles with mermaid favor tags tied on with purple ribbon.

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Red, White, and Blue Play Dough

May 20, 2019 By Aileen 10 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn how to make red white and blue play dough with this easy kool-aid play dough recipe. Making play dough is such a fun way to complete a quick crafty project that results in excitement and entertainment for your kids. This red, white, and blue play dough is a great way to celebrate Independence Day…

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Sparkly and Scented Red, White, and Blue Play Dough. It is so easy to make homemade play dough and is perfect for a patriotic celebration.

Filed Under: Diy and Crafts Tagged With: 4th of july, diy, homemade, independance day, memorial day, patriotic, play dough

How to make a fleece tie blanket

May 9, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn how to make a fleece tie blanket with this easy tutorial. This no-sew blanket is perfect for gifts and takes just a couple of hours to complete. I love these fleece tie blankets because they are so simple and they hold up for years. I made my first one for my niece when she…

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A little girl in a black stroller covered in a pink and blue fleece tie blanket.

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Clipboard Chore Chart with Clothespins

February 3, 2019 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This tutorial for Clipboard Chore Chart with Clothespins contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.  Manage your daily and weekly chores with this fun and easy clipboard chore chart. This chore chart is completely customizable for your needs. The chores can be changed anytime. I found inspiration for this fun chore chart using clothespins…

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The best way to customize your chore list! Make a Clipboard Chore Chart with Clothespins and a few items around your house. This post shows you how to make it pretty, too!

Filed Under: Diy and Crafts Tagged With: chore chart, chores, kids chores

Mason Jar Tissue Holder

January 22, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn how to make these adorable Mason Jar Tissue Holders using your Circuit cutting machine! I have fallen completely head-over-heels in-love with my Cricut Maker since I got it for my birthday last year. My only complaint is finding time to craft. Between running this blog, parenting my three kids, and carving out time for…

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Two mason jars made into mason jar tissue holders and decorated with a ribbon bow.

Filed Under: Cricut, Diy and Crafts

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Hi, I'm Aileen. I'm married to the love of my life and mom to three busy kids. My mission is to help busy moms cook good food and enjoy their families. I invite you to check out my long list of recipes, fun projects (for kids and moms), and honest posts about motherhood.

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