What do you do with all those wrappers from the candy each of your little ones come home with?? Here are several candy wrapper crafts that you can try through-out the next couple of weeks as the candy is eaten and all the wrappers are left lying around. 1. This curtain from Luisa Caldwell is made from thread and old wrappers, and would make an excellent party backdrop. A close-up photo … [Read more...]
Stenciled Floors
Here is a fantastic idea that I wish I could do tomorrow. I find these stenciled floors beautiful and wildly appealing. Unfortunately we're renters so this will have to wait until Mr. Sthole builds me my dream home. Of course I would rather have *this vanity*. This would be fantastic for a mud room, a craft room, or any other area that you wouldn't mind making a bold statement! This project … [Read more...]
DIY Felt Halloween Masks
Whether you're unsure of what you want to be, or you just have to wait to put your costume together until last minute, here are some great Halloween masks that you can put together in no time which can turn any outfit into a full blown costume. There are tutorials for masks for adults and for kids so you can make something for your whole family. Grumpy Cat Supplies: black, brown, white, beige, … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Home For Creative Play
Between style and chaos lies the perfect combination of adult living and child play. Here are some great tips from Houzz.com on how to have a home that inspires creative play in your children. 1. Provide space for spreading out. It's tempting to try to control messes by limiting play space to certain corners of the house. But giving children the freedom and flexibility to spread out and play … [Read more...]
Questions To Ask Before Choosing Hardwood Floors
If I were picking hardwood floors for my home I would figure that the most important question would be which wood I liked the best. Apparently that's not the case. Here are several important questions you have to ask yourself before you pick hardwood floors for you home. Houzz.com 1. Where will the wood be going? Installing hardwood floors on a second story is much different than doing so … [Read more...]
Dremel Tool Pumpkin Carving
HomeDepot.com You've got about two week until Halloween so now is the time to start thinking about carving your pumpkins. You don't want to start too early, or your pumpkins will rot before all hallows eve, but you want to get those decorations out there soon so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. Here is another interesting take on pumpkin carving. For this pumpkin carving project, … [Read more...]
15 Toys To Make From Cardboard
As those of you who have been loyal readers know, Mr. Sthole and I moved not too long ago. If you've ever moved before, you know that after the move, you have more boxes then you know what to do with. Here is a *link* to 15 toys you can make from boxes that are entertaining and budget friendly. And here are some tutorials below to get your started! Cardboard Slide: If you tape the top of the … [Read more...]
10 DIY Halloween Wreaths
Though I tend to stick with the same one all year round, I love a good holiday wreath! Halloween is a fun time of year because it's a chance for you to show your inner weirdo. Now in our house we never get too scary, but we love a cute little monster or an adorable mummy. Take a look at these 10 Halloween wreaths that will give you inspiration to kick the Halloween season off! I can just see … [Read more...]
Fall Clean-up
All summer you've been battling overgrown weeds, dry grass and sprouting hedges but fall is here and it's about time to put your tools of garden wars up for the winter. Here is a short video to help you clean-up properly so your things are ready to go back to work next year. Home Depot To get started, spray your tools down with a hose to remove any leaves, grass or dirt that might have been left … [Read more...]
How To Help Kids Deal With Halloween Fears
This has been an interesting year for my girls and me. We have just moved to a new part of the country, a part where they actually celebrate Halloween. Up and down our street neighbors have put up scare-tacular decorations, some quite graphic. My little Princess and Pixie are dealing with these decorations in opposite ways. My Princess, surprisingly, runs up and down the street yelling "Look … [Read more...]
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