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Shaun the Sheep Review, Craft Ideas and Giveaway
Lately my daughter has been very interested in making stop-motion videos. She has been using her Minecraft characters to make these short clips using the LEGO Video App. I’ll have to post one of her video’s! She loves to show off her work to us and I think it is great that she is being creative. When we heard that the stop-motion animated television series Shaun the Sheep was coming out with a movie we couldn’t wait to go see it! The British series features Shaun and is a spin-off of the Wallace and Gromit franchise. After school on Friday we headed to our favorite local theater and watched it. …
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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…
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Dwell :: Tween Bedroom Décor Ideas
How in the world is it possible my little one is turning nine this summer?! It truly goes by too fast! We are working on our list of fun ideas to do over the summer break and one of these include redoing her bedroom. So off I went to look for décor ideas that won’t break the bank but would update her bedroom. Hope you enjoy these ideas! I’ll keep you posted on our redo. Mix and Match: Besides that adorable rug, I really like this room because they mixed in funky bedside table alongside the white bed. I love the look of a room that has a mix of furniture…
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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…
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DIY Antique Photo Shelf
Today’s post is sponsored by MyPrintly from HP Inc. and Mom Select You might have heard about HP’s new site, My Printly.com which offers an exciting array of DIY projects, ideas and tools. Many moms have been visiting the site for crafts and printing solutions, from party décor to suggestions for turning your photos into cherished keepsakes. I was asked to participate and create a fun DIY craft using the HP’s new line of paper that can be personalized for any occasions. They offer personalized paper with rounded edges (great for special occasions), regular square edges and my new favorite, the Polaroid-inspired sheets. I decided to create an easy DIY…
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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…
