The end of the school year is so bittersweet. You have finally gotten into a good rhythm with your schedule, know your child's teacher, made a few friends with the other parents...and then it all ends. A teacher thank you collage is a great way to … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Jewelry Box Makeover: How to Make a Painted Jewelry Box
I am a thrift store junkie. When I see ugly things...like jewelry boxes....I am constantly wondering how I can make them cute. I also really love Pinterest and had witnessed some incredibly cute painted jewelry boxes show up in my feed. Well, … [Read more...]
Wooden Fairy Craft Idea: Perfect for Summer, Birthday Parties, and More
My girls have loved fairies for a long time. It started with a healthy love of pirates mingled with Peter Pan and then the blonde little Pixie named Tinkerbell became one of their favorites. Grandma made two adorable fairy costumes so Little Sister … [Read more...]
Ladybug Hair Bow Tutorial
Lady bug hair bows are both cute and incredibly easy to make! There are so many reasons to follow this ladybug hair bow tutorial. They look adorable in hair (make two for pig tails!). They would also be an incredibly cute party favor for a ladybug … [Read more...]
Lights Camera Action: Creatively Wrapped Movie Ticket Gift Idea
When it comes to showing teacher appreciation there are a million ideas. With Pinterest being so popular we are able to find more teacher appreciation ideas than we know what to do with! It seems that many of these gift ideas revolve around food, … [Read more...]
Creating Thrifty Home Photography
Capturing photos at your house should be easy and fun. Today's home photography guest post is brought to us by Marchet from Butler Family Photography. Do you have a photography spot in your house? It’s a place in your home where it’s almost always … [Read more...]
Earth Day Crafts for Adults: Recycle and Upcycle Household Items
When Earth Day arrives we think about how to save our planet. By upcycling old items we can create wonderful Earth Day Crafts that are perfect for any day of the year. Some may call it turning trash into treasure, while others simply enjoy a … [Read more...]
Earth Day Craft: Egg Carton Planters Tutorial
There are so many projects that we can do with our kids that show them about how the world works. Planting seeds is a fun project to do in the spring and can also be a fantastic Earth Day craft in April. April is a great time to plant seeds since … [Read more...]
Book Craft: Folding Books for Decoration
Recently I found myself at Arhaus with a friend. We both joked that there was nothing that we could afford in the store, but we loved the inspiration. I knew I would walk away with at least one idea that I wanted to imitate. As I tell my girls, … [Read more...]
Bunny Handprint Craft: Bunny Handprint Pot Holders
Children grow up quickly and in an instant their handprints will be adult sized. Crafts are a great way to capture your children at this exact point in their lives. This Bunny Handprint Craft is easy, frugal, and fun! Not to mention super cute … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more