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Rubbermaid Reveal™ Spray Mop

Thanks to SC Johnson & Rubbermaid for providing the products in this post. Dare I say Spring is here? The weather is finally Spring like and you know what that means – time to start Spring cleaning! Now, I know some will be rolling their eyes and sighing at the thought of Spring cleaning, but I’m excited to tell you about 2 tools that are sure to make your Spring Cleaning easier. The first thing I want to tell you {Read More}

How to Make an Easter Bunny Box

How to make an Easter bunny box

I love spring time and Easter decor because it is a welcome relief after such a long winter.  The site of flowers and baby animals returning to my Vermont home always makes me smile.  Spring time never seems to happen quickly enough for me so I have to add little touches of spring to my decor when I can.  This adorable Easter bunny box is perfect for Easter but also works well to add a touch of spring time to {Read More}

How To Cross Stitch With Beads

How to cross stitch with beads

I love to cross stitch. I know that some people don’t enjoy making hundreds of little x’s in patterns. For me, it’s a very soothing craft because of the repetition. I learned how to cross stitch when I was in high school in one of my home economic courses. Once I mastered the art of cross stitch, I began searching for something a little bit different to do. I’ve tried both counted and printed cross stitch and enjoy the counted {Read More}

How to Tint Sugar for Mardis Gras

How to Tint Sugar for Mardis Gras

Learning how to tint sugar different colors lets you take your baked goods and treats to a whole new level. I’ve always loved using the colored sugars but I hated spending so much money on them at the craft stores. I knew there had to be a better way and was thrilled to discover that it’s possible to learn how to tint sugar different colors yourself. Since Mardis Gras begins February 12th this year, now is the perfect time to {Read More}

Craft Ideas for Valentines Day for Adults

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Craft ideas for Valentines Day for adults don’t have to take a long time.  While I love to craft, I don’t have hours to spend each day working on a large craft project.  I prefer that the craft ideas for Valentines Day for adults I use don’t take a lot of time or a lot of expensive materials to create.  This year, I created a simple Valentine’s Day sampler for my daughter using a bright pink, four inch embroidery hoop {Read More}

Crafts for Kids: DIY Music Maker

Crafting with Kids

My kiddo is BIG into music. She loves anything that she can use to make music with, like her xylophone and maracas. One day, at a music-themed play date, we made our own music makers/maracas! It was SO easy, and you probably have everything needed on hand in your home. What you need: A plastic water bottle Rice Construction paper Markers Tape What you do:1. Cut a strip of construction paper to fit around your bottle, and have your kiddo {Read More}

Crafts for Kids – DIY: Valentine’s Mailbox

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When I walked by the dollar section at Target on a recent trip, I saw a little pink Valentines Mailbox, and I instantly thought of a super cute, easy craft to do with my 3-year-old.  We got a mailbox and picked out a couple of sheets of stickers – as well as a tub of foam letter stickers – and tonight, we pulled them out and got to work. I set Lucy up on the living room floor, picked out {Read More}