Garden
- Awareness, Beauty, Crafts, Creativity, Dads, Decor, DIY, Dwell, Garden, Love, Parenting, Play, Relationships, Slideshow
The Perfect Gift for Father’s Day!
Last week my daughter’s teacher gave this adorable succulent gift to the volunteer’s that helped out this year. She had all the children sign the glass vase with their names. I thought this would make the perfect Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day and yes, Teacher Appreciation Day gift! For Father’s Day – you can have your kids write Happy Father’s Day and then have them sign it. Or whatever strikes your fancy! A favorite quote perhaps? This gift really touched my heart and I know that I will treasure it always! Right now it is sitting next to my computer. She said she used succulent’s from her mother’s garden and made about 20 of them. Personalized gifts…
-
7 Crafts Made from Nature
Summer is about sleeping in (we should tell our kids it is a summer rule: sleeping in), lazy days by the pool or beach, popsicles and lots of sunscreen. Here are some fun ideas to help spend your summer days making some nature crafts. Enjoy! Dipped in Gold: Aren’t these just gorgeous? I think you could use just about any type of kid-friendly paints. These would look pretty on display in a wooden bowl! Found on: Blabla Kids It’s a Hoot: My new favorite site Fireflies and Mud Pies is so cute – she has a ton of great ideas like this fun owl! Make a wish little firefly: And…
-
Gardening :: Growing Baby Succulents
Succulents just might be my all-time favorite plant! Some reasons include the fact that they don’t need a lot of attention or water. In fact, they tend to do better if you just leave them alone! Now that is an easy plant to have around. But I can’t help but admire when a new flower comes out of a succulent I’ve had for awhile that I didn’t even know flowered! That is always a nice surprise. Which brings me to something I want to share with you lovely dandelion moms and dads – you can grow a baby succulent – without any soil! I found this out…
-
7 Craft and Gift Ideas Featuring the Lovely Dandelion
It’s no secret that I adore dandelions! It’s hard for me to resist walking by one and not pick it up and make a wish. What about you? For me, they represent childhood, dreams and and I can only imagine all the wishes they have helped grant! Here are some simple craft ideas using dandelions that you can try out. Many of these crafts could be given as a gift such as the jar of wishes or the dandelion pillow. Enjoy! Make a Wish: What a fun idea! Collect dandelions on your next nature walk and put them in a jar to enjoy. And next time you want to make…
-
7 Tips to Throw a Fabulous Spring Party!
Recently my friend Colleen threw a very cute Easter party for our Brownie Troop that I wanted to share with you! I thought so many of the ideas could be used for a garden or spring party. This is such a happy time of year don’t you think? Why not celebrate the beginning of spring or summer with a little party! Hope you enjoy these cute ideas! Greet Your Guests: I love this idea so much we used it at our DisneySide party as well as our neighborhood Easter party. It is such a great way to add some fun into the party! Just make sure…
- Awareness, Beauty, Crafts, Creativity, Culture, Decor, DIY, Dwell, Garden, Get Organized, Parenting, Plan, Play, Slideshow, Wellness
Dwell :: Beautify Your Home this Springtime!
This post contains sponsored content. Spring is such a wonderful time of year don’t you think? I just love hearing and seeing all the birds chirping to each other and getting their nests ready for new life. One of the ways I like to celebrate springtime is to make the shift in my home. This is the time for starting fresh and I guess there is a reason they call it “spring cleaning!” Here are some ways we can all celebrate this season of new beginnings. Let’s get this spring party going! Work on Forgotten Projects: If you have pushed aside some household projects…
