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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Recycled Crafts: Bottle Cap Bumble Bees for Kids

When I perform at my home renaissance festival, children bring little trinkets like shiny stones, jokes, plastic doubloons and such to trade with the performers. I understand that many parents, and my green living minded readers in particular, would rather not have yet more kid clutter in the house but it is amazing how something as simple as a painted acorn can make a child’s visit magical.

A new friend used the word magical over and over to describe her foster children’s visit, how they carried the treasures our performers gave them like gold that day, and even now these trinkets are very special for her children. Learning that her kids marveled at meeting so many "famous people" (what her kids call costumed characters) made my heart flutter and knocking myself out performing, especially on the tough weather days worth it even more.

Last year I made lady bug favors from bottle caps. I was surprised at my own reaction to every single child and adult who politely accepted my bottle cap ladybug only to get excited and surprised once they turn it over to see the little craft gem I glued underneath as craft supply stash bust project.


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Who knew a silly plastic gem could spark so much joy?

 

DIY Bottle Cap Children’s Party Favor Craft

Thursday, May 3, 2018

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

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Hi everyone! Many of you asked how my family is doing after Tuesday's tornado in the Columbus, Ohio area. I'm happy to report that all my area of the city got was wind, rain, and a tornado watch. Basically a small helping of first world problems of a few light flickers and slow internet the following day which is absolutely nothing to complain about especially when storm took down power lines and poles and it may take up to 5 days to repair. Been there. Done that. It stunk on ice.

Which given that the weather went from the icy forties's to the warm seventies and back to the icy thirties it's no wonder we had such a severe storm. I'm coping with Lacy snuggles, hot chocolate, and DIY projects.

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

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How did you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? I got up waaaaay too early in the morning to help my favorite pub break in their eye popping grill and serve up green eggs and ham!

Well, the event was advertised as green eggs and ham because it was St. Patrick's Day and all but the look weirded out Head Chef C and Sous Chef Lisa. We stuck to food au naturale.


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Thursday, March 15, 2018

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It's two days until Saint Patrick's Day! Are you ready to get your ShamROCK on?

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

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Lisa from Condo Blues chose
Floating Bathroom Shelves from Turtles and Tails


Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose
German Potato Pancakes from All That's Jas


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Amy at A Day of Small Things chose
Matcha Cheesecake from Kiku Corner

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose Cold Kicking Shower Melts from Busy Being Jennifer


This authentic barbacoa recipe is a simple slow cooker meal that makes the most tender, flavorful, delicious barbacoa beef.
Kelly at Under a Texas Sky chose
Barbacoa Recipe from To Simply Inspire


Do you want to relax in a tub of homemade lavender bath salts? Learn how to make the best DIY lavender bath salts recipe.  
Penny at Penny's Passion chose How to Make Relaxing Lavender Bath Salts from Happy Mothering

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

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Lisa from Condo Blues chose
How to Install a Beadboard Kitchen Backsplash from Artful Homemaking




Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose


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Amy at A Day of Small Things chose
Antique Key Art from Not in Jersey

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe from 5 Minutes For Mom


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Kelly at Under a Texas Sky chose
Chalk Paint vs. Milk Paint from Repurpose and Upcycle


Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake in a Jar -- popular dump cake with a fun twist by baking and serving in cute mason jars! #12Bloggers
Penny at Penny's Passion chose Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake in a Jar from Home Cooking Memories


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Thursday, February 15, 2018

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 I added a new Lost Bobby Pin Trinket Tray to my store LNWCreativeGifts to help you keep track of and organize your bobby pins, hair ties, and little daily bits. Check it out!


Lost Bobby Pin Trinket Tray
It makes a great gift too!



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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose
Gender Neutral Nursery from Health, Home, & Heart

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose

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Amy at A Day of Small Things chose
Banana Split Brownie Pizza from Poinsettia Drive

Craft room organization - ideas from a blogger that will work in any space!
Kelly at Under a Texas Sky  and Lisa at Condo Blues chose 
Craft Room Organization from The Country Chic Cottage

Make your own coffee sleeves with customized designs! So simple with your Cricut and EasyPress! Get the cut file for the good morning coffee cup sleeve as well!
Penny at Penny's Passion chose DIY Coffee Sleeves from The Country Chic Cottage


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Thursday, February 8, 2018

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

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