Cherry Vanilla Pretzel Dip

Okay friends, this cherry vanilla pretzel dip is truly awe-mazing.  I made a test batch and ate a ton of it while taking photographs for this post.  I am totally making it for every spring event we go to that requires the bringing along of a snack or treat.  If your spring is like mine, then you know that is a lot of snack making.  This post is sponsored by …

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Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Ideas and a Free Printable Letter

I am happy to share some Girl Scout leader appreciation ideas and free printable letter that comes in three formats for different levels of girls.  Teaching kiddos to be thankful and to show their gratitude helps them become more appreciative and caring adults.  Personally, I love getting gift cards to Starbucks so this little gift card idea is a winner for me.  The original gift card holder like this was …

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Guided Drawing Carrot

 Guided Drawing Carrot It’s no secret that I have a crush on carrots.  I am a little over the top, carrot crazy.  I created this carrot art as a resource to use with younger kids in practicing the steps of following directions while being creative. The most fun part of this project is how very different the carrots all come out when done by different kids because they are all …

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DIY Springtime Planters from Recycled Boxes

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Create Springtime Planters from Recycled Boxes I am pretty excited to share these DIY springtime planters from recycled boxes for a couple of reasons.   First of all, they came out so perfect.  Second, I love making use of things that might otherwise end up in the landfill.  Whether you have wine crates as boxes or grocery item boxes around, you can make a springtime planter that is pretty and inspiring.  …

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Quick and Simple SPRING Garland

This quick and simple SPRING garland is a super awesome project for beginning crafters and kiddos.  It is made with paper and ribbon to create a darling decoration to welcome this time of year that is filled with budding new thoughts and dreams.  This post is sponsored by Xyron but the ideas and opinions are my own. To get started, you will need the following items: Xyron Creative Station Xyron …

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Making Bunny Clothes with Quick-Trace Doll Fashions Templates

Making bunny clothes with Quick-Trace Doll Fashion Templates certainly creates a lot of fun for the Easter holiday.  The templates are designed to make clothes for eighteen inch dolls but gosh, they sure work great for eighteen inch bunnies too.  Truth is, Zoe loves her bunnies a little more than her dolls.  That makes this project extra special in our house!  This post is part of my 2018 DIY Easter …

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Cherry Pretzel Salad

This cherry pretzel salad is the perfect addition to Easter brunch.  It is sweet and salty and totally delicious.  This post is sponsored by CherryMan but the ideas and opinions are my own.  I especially love this salad because it is awesome with Gluten Free pretzels which makes it a total win in our house. I think this salad is great served with a cheesy quiche and crisp bacon.  It’s …

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Straw Carrot Art

Straw Carrot Art This straw carrot art DIY is so easy peasy to make thanks to the awesome Creative Station made by Xyron.  This post is sponsored by Xyron but the ideas and opinions are my own.  Everyone who knows me is aware that I have a carrot obsession.  I don’t really love to eat them but I do love their colors and the fact that they represent springtime in …

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Easter Bunny Collage Art with Newspaper

Easter Bunny Collage Art with Newspaper Creating art for the seasons is so much fun. Of course, creating a bunny is good all year round in my opinion. Kids love the opportunity to mix it up with paint and other items like newspaper, papers and embellishments in their artwork.  I whipped these eggs and this painted/collaged bunny print up in about and hour or so.  It all depends on the …

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