4th of July
Celebrating Independence Day is a fun time filled with friends, family, fireworks, and a whole lot of other festivities. It's a time when almost everything is decked out in red white and blue, even the food! If you're hosting a 4th of July party yourself, you'll want to make sure all of your decorations are on point, but you also don't want to spend a fortune. The solution? DIY 4th of July decorations like these Patriotic Pennant Banners! Want to get the kids involved too? No problem - we've got Independence Day craft ideas for kids as well, including these DIY sparkler wands which are just so much fun. While the adults are lighting off fireworks, the kids can run around with those wands to join in. You can also help them make this summer ice chalk in red white and blue so that they can draw some patriotic pieces of art on the sidewalk. Along with decorations and Independence Day crafts, we've also got some helpful tips and tricks to make sure your party goes as smooth as possible. If you're hosting a BBQ, make sure to check out our grill gate cleaning tutorial. Also, check out our DIY rust stain remover for your cutlery and learn how to make a homemade fly trap (No one likes flies in their burgers!). Finally, don't forget to enjoy yourself, relax, and celebrate!
Easy Do It Yourself (DIY) Homemade Fly Trap
Adult|Home|#StayHome
The summer and beginning of fall brings a lot of great things like fresh garden food, pool parties, and all those awesome BBQs. It also brings flies. I don't think there is anything in this world more annoying than flies. They're vile creatures that live and breed in your garbage, road kill, feces, and rotten food. They're also carriers of diseases such as E.coli and salmonella. Here in Idaho we have had weeks of HOT weather, which is perfect for these little... Read this post
How to Make a Water Blob for Hours of Summer Fun
Crafts|Frugal|Kids
Make your own Water Blob for $15 or less! Summer around our house is filled with mornings at the park, afternoons at the pool, evenings outside, and fresh grass beneath our toes! Our kids LOVE being outdoors, and they often find things to do with... Read this post
18 Easy 4th of July Crafts and Decorations for Families
Adult|Crafts|Home
Are you ready for the 4th of July? Take your party to the next level with the easy 4th of July crafts and decorations below! Fun 4th of July Crafts for Kids and Adults Starting off with the fun stuff, both kids and adults will have a blast with... Read this post
40 Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids and Adults
Adult|Crafts|Inside The House
Quick and Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts To the seasoned crafter, a toilet paper roll is an opportunity. A piece of crafting material that can be used for tons of different projects! And it's really true, you can use toilet paper rolls in all sorts... Read this post
DIY Ice Chalk for Hours of Summer Fun
Crafts|Kids|#StayHome
Easy Homemade Ice Chalk Recipe Summer can get pretty long! Especially those first few weeks when the kids are just out of school and we haven't settled into a summer routine. I like to keep them busy with new activities that they can learn from and... Read this post
DIY All Natural After Sun Spray and Lotion
Adult|Summer|Remedies
How to Make a Natural After Sun Spray Summer is here! And all that sunshine usually calls for SUNBURNS! We've all had them and know just how uncomfortable they can be! Regular Aloe Vera Gel has all kinds of extra ingredients, alcohol, water, glycerin,... Read this post
15 Super Fun Pool Noodle Games for Kids
Crafts|Kids|Outside The House
My kids are always looking for new ways to be entertained, especially in the summer. Lately, I have been collecting ideas for cub scouts and girls camp and I came across so many fun pool noodle games! Who knew there were so many fun things to do with... Read this post
DIY Chalkboard Countdown Sign
Adult|Crafts|Inside The House
How to Make a Countdown Chalkboard This is such a fun and quick craft! I made this chalkboard countdown sign a while ago and my kids LOVE it. I made another one for a friend and she loved it as well so I wanted to share how to make your own! I've... Read this post
3 Tips to Keep Summer Fun for Moms and Kids
Crafts|Inside The House|Kids
With weeks left until school begins, it can get really hard to keep the kids active, excited, and really enjoying the last bit of summer. As a busy mom, these last couple of weeks can be pretty stressful with trying to get the kids ready to go back... Read this post
DIY Rust Stain Removal
Adult|Home|#StayHome
Do you wash your knives in the dishwasher, which apparently you aren't supposed to do? I do. And my steak knives are evidence of this. There are some nasty little rust stains on them from letting them dry in the dishwasher. I was looking at Buzzfeed,... Read this post
EASY Way to Clean Stove Burners & Grill Grates!
Adult|Inside The House|Cleaning
Wipe your grill grates and stove burners clean! No scrubbing! I was talking with a friend recently about how she had tried everything to clean the gunk off of her gas stove burners and NOTHING was working. Then she tried using household ammonia.... Read this post