With all the apples about to be ready for picking I thought I would put together a fun round up of some great books about apples for kids for you to buy or borrow from your local library. We can't wait to get out and go apple picking this year! It will be Sawyer's first time. After reading a few of these books I'm sure he'll be exciting and ready to go! How Do Apples Grow? … [Read more...]
Handprint Garden Stepping Stones You Can Make Yourself {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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If you follow my social sites like Instagram or Facebook (which I hope you do!) you'll know I'm really big about my gardens. Next year we're doing a big overhaul and they will be 6x the size it is now. I've been having the kids make Handprint Garden Stepping Stones to place along the walk ways of all the raised beds. There are several ways to make these and we've been making all different … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Mason Jar Flower Vases {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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I am head over heels for the whole Mason Jar trend. I love using them for anything and everything but my new favorite are these DIY Painted Mason Jar Flower Vases I made! I found them on the Oriental Trading site and loved them immediately! Making them are super easy and the supplies are minimal. Supplies Needed: Pint Mason Jars Martha Stewart Craft Paints Satin Ribbon Paper … [Read more...]
Custom Wall Shelf {Tutorial} with Ace Hardware Paint #FindYourColor
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"$.99 paint pint offer valid on Valspar and Clark+Kensington. At participating stores 8/1-8/31. Prices may vary. Limit 4. Color samples must be tinted in unique colors. I was compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware Paint.” I'm finally starting to attack that dreaded summer to-do list. … [Read more...]
Banana Chip Pudding Pops Recipe!
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I love frozen treats of all kinds but banana flavored ones especially! Pudding Pops are always a favorite and they are super easy to make! My kids love them and you can make them just pudding or fill with your favorites. Our favorite and made most is our banana chop pops! Ingredients Needed: 1 box of banana pudding Milk (as needed in pkg directions) 2-3 Slightly over ripe … [Read more...]
My Favorite New Snack! Fisher Nut Exactly Snack Bites! {$50 Costco Gift Card Giveaway!}
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Now that it's nice out we are constantly on the go. I was recently sent some Fisher Nut Exactly Snack Bites to try out and we've basically been addicted since. We are gone for hours at a time and often run late between meals. I love a good snack that hits the spot. These snack bites are small but they are packed with flavor. The first snack of its kind, Fisher Nut Exactly is a combination … [Read more...]
Pampers #BetterForBaby Program, Twitter Party & Giveaway!
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“This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers #BetterForBaby. I received product free of charge, but all opinions are 100% mine." The moment I found out I was going to be a mother was powerful. My entire world seemed to stop right there as I looked at those two little pink lines. From that moment on I wanted to give everything I could to my baby. I immediately … [Read more...]
Easy Three Minute Wreath {Fun Crafts With Mom}
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I don't really have any 4th of July decor and wanted to throw something together and this Three Minute Wreath is the perfect craft to change that fast! Not only does it take only three minutes but you only need three things to make it too! It's SO easy!! I had grabbed the garland on clearance a few days ago at AC Moore for less than $3. I wanted to do something festive with it. Johnny had a … [Read more...]
Grow Your Garden: Chalkboard Soup Can Herbs {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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I was recently shopping in a craft store and saw these cute chalkboard soup cans that were perfect for growing herbs! I knew I could easily recycle some of my own and save myself some pennies for my own soup can herbs. The supplies you need are minimal and I actually didn't have to buy anything I didn't already have on hand to make my own. Supplies Needed: Soup cans (wrapper removed, washed, … [Read more...]
