Create a batch of this delicious Patriotic Muddy Buddy Chex Mix with some of the yummiest ingredients for your next patriotic celebration. Making snacks, treats and goodies is so much fun for all of the holidays. This recipe could easily be changed up simply by changing the colors of the candies but for this go round – we are talking about the RED, WHITE and BLUE. I love this recipe …
Teaching kids to make a fire can be so much fun using candy! I updated this post from 2015 with lots of new and better resources for you! This past weekend’s camping trip with our Girl Scout Troop to Sky High Ranch was so much fun. We learned so much about the outdoors and camping, including how to build a fire to make our own s’mores. The awesome staff used …
Let’s make a batch of darling painted rocks that can be used to tell stories. If you’ve been around this blog long, they you know that I LOVE to paint rocks. Painting rocks to spread kindness is fun and makes a difference BUT friends – this project takes it one step further. Long before you drop the rocks off in secret places for people to find, you can paint them …
Did you know that Diamond Dotz has kits for making bracelets? They come as a pack of three so are perfect for doing with friends. Making a DIY bracelet is such a fun way to spend time with friends crafting or make alone to relax. DIY Jewelry is always a great way to create a fashion statement. It is also a fantastic way to create a very special handmade gift …
These BRIGHT happy teacher appreciation gifts are perfect for giving any time of year. While gifts are mostly given to teachers for Christmas, Teacher Appreciation Week and end of year, I think every day is perfect. Teacher Appreciation Week is in May! You know, the week when kiddos bring in things for their teachers to show them how loved they are. I taught school AND I have four kiddos so …
Let’s make some awesome DIY magnet gift tags. It is so fun to create darling gift tags to put on presents but it makes me sad to think that they might get thrown in the trash. So, after some thinking things through – I decided to try this fun project using the magnet cartridge for the Creative Station by Xyron. It is one of my favorite craft room tools because …
Let’s make some DIY Stickers at Home to Build Self Esteem I love this project so much because creating and writing in journals is my jam. When girls create I AM… statements, they simultaneously tell their brain to start believing them as if they are truths. Writing in a journal allows one to share with themselves their thoughts, ideas and feelings. Sometimes writing is a chance to let things go. …
Easy DIY Wood Peg Gnome Dolls I am so excited to share these adorable little dolls because not only are they totally adorable for little home decor but they are also perfect for pretend and play activities. Gnomes are magical little creatures that are legendary for guarding the earth’s treasures. Personally, I think they are super adorable and I love them and all of the stories that surround them. Creating …
Resin Crafts Dinosaur Toys for DIY Math Manipulatives Kids love dinosaurs and we all know that learning and playing is most fun when done with things we love. These resin dinosaur toys are super easy to make and can be totally customized with paints and permanent markers. If you really want to get fancy, sparkles and glitter can even be added. I made a double batch (meaning I filled the …
Whip up a batch of this awesome mix then use the free printable below to make it into a gift. We love snacks! We love them at home, on the road and pretty much anywhere we go. This one is a favorite for sure by my family and my Girl Scout troop. Because in all honesty, who doesn’t love the mix of sweet and salty all combined in one yummy …