Now that the Summer months have finally arrived, children everywhere will be spending the majority of their days playing outdoors and soaking in the sun. While most kids have quite the imagination to come up with their own fun, it … Read More...
Decorating Ideas To Spruce Up Your Patio For Summer
It’s officially Summer and if you are looking for some ideas to spruce up your patio, you don’t want to pass up this post! The Summer months are filled with beautiful days and warm evenings so we are able to … Read More...
20 DIY Ideas To Get Your Home “Summer Ready”
Soon enough, your kids will be getting out of school and the lazy days of Summer will be here. Give you home that extra touch of Summer with these 20 ideas you can DIY. They are all so easy and … Read More...
Making Your Own Beach Buoy Yard Decor
Do you love the nautical look, and want to somehow incorporate it into your yard décor for this upcoming Summer? Take a look at these adorable weathered beach buoys we found over at The Turquoise Home. They are simply adorable, … Read More...
Upcycled Candelabra Planter
I don’t know about you, but I love the look of a unique, yet beautiful planter. This DIY is no exception. It’s both unique and beautiful, and because it’s an “upcycle” project, it’s very low-cost if not almost free (depending … Read More...
Sun-Dyed Kid Art Tanks
I know it is mid-August and, depending on where you live, you might be thinking summer is almost over… While you may be right, there is plenty of time left to make one of these sun-dyed shirts. This tutorial explains … Read More...
Harvesting Your Own Vegetable Seeds
You’ve worked hard all season to tend and cultivate your garden. The hard work is starting to pay off by reaping a harvest, and you are finally starting to enjoy those benefits. Before you start chopping and dicing all of … Read More...
Make Your Own Tiki Torches
These homemade tiki torches are the perfect touch for your end of summer outdoor parties and BBQ’s. They are easier to make than you would ever imagine, and BONUS: they are reusable! Head on over the blog Adventures in Making … Read More...
Preserving Your Vacation Memories
This is one of the most popular times of the year to take a vacation, especially for those vacations planned on a beachy ocean-front. For some of us, a trip to the beach can happen any time, but for others … Read More...
Wild Flower Art
This project is a great way to get everyone outside exploring and being creative. Go for a walk to find wild flowers and then use the ideas presented by Becky on Fakin’ It for using them to create a work … Read More...
Make Your Own Suitcase Fairy Garden
Fairy Gardens are a big trend right now, as is “vintage” décor. This project is the perfect combination of both! If you like the ideas of having or making a fairy garden and maybe you have an old vintage suitcase … Read More...
A Fun Summer Craft, Perfect For Your Summer Drink
There are few things that remind you of summer more than a bright, beautiful watermelon. It just screams “Summer”, so why not pair it with your favorite summer drink? These adorable watermelon drink coasters are simple to make, but very … Read More...
A Simple Way To Clean Your BBQ Grill
It’s that time of the year to break out your BBQ grill and cook anything, and about everything that you can. However, using your grill that often can take a toll on it. Did you know you should be cleaning … Read More...
Adjustable Lounge Chairs Made From Pallets
We have all seen different takes on projects to make out of recycled wood pallets, but this is one that may just be a bit of an original. These lounge chairs are not only fun to look at, but when … Read More...
41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius
It’s that time of the year when we can pull out our camping gear and head out into the great outdoors. If you are a seasoned camper, or just trying it out, there are some tips to make things a … Read More...
You Are My Sunshine Footprint Art
The weather here has just been gorgeous and we have had more than our fair share of sunshine. I found this project and thought it would be a wonderful way to bring the sunshine indoors!
Follow these directions, shared … Read More...
Pretend Play – Campfire
I can not count the amount of times my children have pretended to sit around a campfire. Sometimes the cook, other times the make smores and tell stories. Yet we have NEVER actually sat around a real campfire (Local open … Read More...
Back To School Photo Props
Don’t let another year go by without taking 20-30 mins out of your day to take some special photos of the kids. It’s hard to appreciate it now, but when they are heading off to college in the “hand me … Read More...
Top 5 Water Play Toys
Lessons Learnt Journal is a great resource for ideas that are tried and tested. Pauline shares her top 5 ideas for items to use for water play. I remember when my kids were young letting them just hang out with … Read More...
DIY – Paintsicles
These Paintsicles are great fun for summer time. I would suggest only using them with kids who understand they are for paper and not for the mouth. Clementine Boulder shares the full tutorial on just how to make them. Her … Read More...