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Motivational Tennis Snack Tags Printable

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August 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackToSchool #CollectiveBias School is starting soon and that will mean team sports start back up. I have one child playing tennis. It will be her second year to play and her first year to really compete in matches! I know some motivational tennis snack tags will boost her attitude and I can provide her with the perfect snack before practice! Motivational Tennis Snack Tags Tennis is still a new sport for our family. We have always enjoyed going to the courts and playing....I mean trying to play, LOL. The school district we were previously in didn't offer tennis as a competitive sport. When we moved 2 years ago and my daughter saw that she could go out for tennis she was really excited. Playing 6th grade tennis was basically just for the practice of it all. This year in 7th grade tennis she will have regular matches. That gets my creative juices flowing!! Nutritious … [Read more...]

DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint for Summer Time Fun

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July 16, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Getting kids outdoors during the summer can sometimes be a challenge. We have to put our creative parent hats on to keep the kids busy! This DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint is perfect for summer fun. The best part is having the kids help make the chalk paint is half the fun. DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint for Summer Fun My kids love DIY projects. Some of their favorites are Root Beer Float Slime and making Paper Plate Masks! We have a hard time keeping a stock of sidewalk chalk. It is something that my five-year-old always enjoys doing in the evenings. Knowing how much my daughter also loves to paint...I figured why not just combine those two activities into one! BINGO! She loved it. Supplies Needed for DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint 2 cups Cornstarch 2 cups Water Food Coloring 8 small plastic cups Paintbrushes How to Make DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint In a mixing bowl, combine the water and cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch dissolves and it is smooth. … [Read more...]

DIY Glass Jewelry Tray With Supplies From Dollar Tree

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July 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy creating beautiful things with stuff you buy at Dollar Tree? If you haven't tried it, you should! It feels so good to make something awesome and it only costs you a few bucks. This DIY glass jewelry tray with supplies from dollar tree will look great on your dresser or even as a gift. DIY Glass Jewelry Tray I am always amazed at how pretty glass decor can be. It goes with almost any decor scheme and has a really elegant look. Jewelry looks especially great on this DIY jewelry tray. Bring on the bling! I know my girls will all want one for their rooms. Putting bracelets and necklaces on this tray is my plan. I don't think it is going to work very well for earrings because they could fall off too easily. I plan to use this as a resting place for jewelry I take off in the evening so it isn't just laying on the dresser. Supplies Needed for a DIY Glass Jewelry Tray Head out to your local Dollar Tree and get ready to spend $3 on this … [Read more...]

DIY Bubble Gum Slime

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July 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Doesn't the smell of bubble gum take you back to childhood. I loved the packets of Big League Chew that we would get at ball games. Double Bubble was another favorite in my house. Well, making a batch of DIY Bubble Gum Slime is extra fun because this slime smells just like bubble gum! DIY Bubble Gum Slime Did I mention that my daughter started her own slime business last year at school? It was really successful and she sold a LOT of slime to the middle school kids she went to school with. I love to see my kids become little entrepreneurs at a young age! Watching them buy their own supplies, set prices and fill orders...makes a momma proud! Well let's get on to making this slime! Supplies Needed for Bubble Gum Slime 3 cup white glue ⅓ cup Instant Snow ⅔ cup Sta-Flo ⅔ cup water, hot 2 containers Pink Coloring--we like to use these soap dyes instead of food coloring Bubble Gum Scent How to Make Bubble Gum Slime Pour three … [Read more...]

DIY Fish Slime

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June 6, 2018 by Jamie 1 Comment

Summer time makes me think of the beach. One thing at the beach...is the ocean! There are lots of colorful fish in the ocean and this DIY Fish Slime will definitely make your kids think they are at the ocean! DIY Fish Slime This fish slime would make a great activity for a SUMMER party! Making the slime will keep kids busy and once they are done it will be fun to play with. Then you can package it up and send it home with the guests. Ingredients Needed for Fish Slime 1 airtight container 1 5 oz bottle of clear glue ½ cup water ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp contact solution Gel Coloring (I used a mix of neon blue and navy) Blue extra fine glitter Clear fishbowl beads Plastic fish How to Make DIY Fish Slime In a bowl, pour the entire 5 oz bottle of clear glue. Add in ½ cup of water. Drop a few colors of blue coloring. We use these soap dyes. I love them - there are a ton of colors to choose from and they don’t color your … [Read more...]

Candy Tackle Box Gift for Dad

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May 22, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Kids love getting involved in gift giving especially for mother's and father's day. I am the first to admit it is sometimes hard to find cute homemade gift ideas that are actually something my husband would want! Luckily this Candy Tackle Box Gift for Dad is the perfect solution for this Father's Day! Candy Tackle Box Gift for Dad The dad in your life doesn't have to be a fisherman to enjoy getting this candy tackle box. I mean...it is full of candy, LOL. That will make most men happy! I love that this is an easy gift to put together and kids of almost any age can help do it. Supplies Needed for a Candy Tackle Box 1 Small Clear Plastic Tackle Storage Box w/dividers Candy—Gummy Worms, Sharks, and Fish Candy—Lifesavers and Small Gumballs (only red & white to look like bobbers) Piece of White Cardstock Markers Tape or Glue stick I was excited to find the plastic tackle box on Amazon for only a few dollars! It would … [Read more...]

DIY Mermaid Slime

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May 17, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

It is summer time and thoughts of crystal blue water, sand and mermaids are swirling through my mind. We may not make it to the beach this summer, but we can pretend we are there by making some DIY Mermaid Slime! This may not be the exact same as seeing a real mermaid...but it will keep my kids busy! DIY Mermaid Slime My girls have always had a thing for mermaids...I mean who doesn't! We really hoped we would spot a mermaid when we were in Puerto Vallarta last year...but we didn't. :-( I guess we will just make mermaid slime instead! We may even plan a day of beach themed crafts....we will pick some seashell crafts for kids and then end with mermaid slime! FUN!! Ingredients Needed for Mermaid Slime 1 airtight container 1 5 oz bottle of clear glue ½ cup water ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp contact solution Coloring (I used a mix of neon blue, kiwi green and teal) Mermaid Glitter (We got ours out of this kit - it is an … [Read more...]

Easy Seashell Crafts for Kids

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May 1, 2018 by Jamie 2 Comments

Do you collect shells on your tropical vacations? WE DO--every time! I actually have a little seashell obsession, LOL. Well a great way to keep your kids busy this summer is to do some easy seashell crafts for kids. It is a double bonus...your kids stay busy and you use some of those shells that are sitting around! Easy Seashell Crafts for Kids I have actually gotten a sore neck from looking down at the sand trying to find shells on the beach. I did a lot of looking for shells when we were in Puerto Vallarta last year. Luck was on my side because I even found a few sand dollars. Woot Woot. Shells are Fun for All Ages I love that so many of these seashell crafts for kids work for a wide age range! My kids are spaced out so I need to be able to keep different ages occupied. Some of these would make great gifts too! Think of Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up. Crab Fridge Magnets - Red Ted Art Coral Shell Resin Bangles - The Soccer Mom … [Read more...]

Root Beer Float Slime

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April 10, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I have a daughter who is obsessed with slime. It is actually a great obsession because it keeps her busy and it is something she enjoys. She is always looking for new slime ideas! Combining her favorite drink....with her favorite hobby was a natural fit! Root beer float slime is SO cool and fun to make! Root Beer Float Slime This is a two-part slime recipe and that is part of what makes it special. This really looks like a root beer float when you get done! My daughter loves to read slime books and one of her favorite for fun, new ideas is Slime Sorcery. She got the book after she had surgery and she spent a lot of time scouring it!! Ingredients and Supplies Needed for Root Beer Float Slime White Foamy Slime - 1 ⅓ cup white glue 1 tbsp + 2 ⅓ tsp Instant Snow ⅓ cup Sta-Flo ⅓ cup water, hot 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup shaving cream, optional 2 containers Vanilla Extract, optional Root Beer Slime - 1 5 oz container clear glue 1 … [Read more...]

15 Family Friendly Backyard Games

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April 4, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Are you as excited for warmer weather as I am? We have had some big cold bursts the past 2 weeks and it feels like spring weather is never going to get here. I am already planning fun things we can do as a family when it warms up a little more. I came up with 12 family friendly backyard games that everyone in the family will LOVE and beg to play again! 12 Family Friendly Backyard Games 1. DIY Ring Toss: I love how easy this DIY Ring Toss is to make. Plus the fact that even toddlers will have fun trying to throw the rings onto the dowels. You can paint it to match your house too! 2. Outdoor Tic Tac Toe: This outdoor tic tac toe game is cute enough to stay on the deck all year long. It can be customized to fit your decor too. Who doesn't want to hang out on the deck and play tic tac toe? 3. Water Balloon Drop: When the weather warms up it will be time to play water balloon drop. This doesn't involve much effort and I know a lot … [Read more...]