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Fun Activities for Creative Kids – Inside and Out

May 3, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

There are plenty of fun and creative ways you can keep your little ones entertained this summer. Get them out in the yard learning about nature, and planting vegetables. If they’re more of an artistic type, maybe it’s time to move on from finger painting, and get them inspired by real artists. There are tonnes […]

Filed Under: DIY, Entertainment, Family Tagged With: crafts, parenting, quarentine

DIY Moisturizing Pink Grapefruit Soap – Made With Essential Oils

October 2, 2018 by Alison Leave a Comment

Summer went by so fast this year and fall has swooped in so quickly. I’m not necessarily in the summer year round camp, but I do prefer a gradual transition because I need time to dig out all the boots after wearing nothing but flip flops for the past six months.  My other big gripe […]

Filed Under: Beauty, DIY, Gift Guide 2018, Healthy Living, Saving $$ Tagged With: crafts, Essentials Oils, Grapefruit, Skincare, soap, Soapmaking

Help Schools and the Environment With A Cereal Box Upcycle Project – DIY Document Holder

January 18, 2018 by Alison 2 Comments

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias   I’ve collected Box Tops for Education for years and I’m always impressed with what the schools receive from General Mills when all the families pull together, collect and save. Books, playgrounds, school renovations, supplies and […]

Filed Under: Community Service & Charities, DIY, Kids Tagged With: Community, crafts, eduction, Fundraising, Organization, Schools, Scrapbook, storage, Tutorial

Easy Unicorn Vinyl Decals with Cricut

March 14, 2017 by Alison Leave a Comment

I have not been compensated for this post, however I did receive a complimentary Cricut Explore Air™ 2 and supplies as part of the Cricut Blogger program. I mentioned last month that I finally got a Cricut Explore Air 2 machine. I was pretty excited because I’ve been wanting one for a while – you […]

Filed Under: DIY, Product Reviews, Technology & Gadgets Tagged With: crafts, Cricut, Vinyl Decals

Cricut Explore Air 2: First Impressions

February 9, 2017 by Alison 1 Comment

I have not been compensated for this post, however I did receive a complimentary Cricut Explore Air™ 2 and supplies as part of the Cricut Blogger program.  I love crafts and DIY everything. I have so many ideas and of course, like most people, don’t have enough time to create even half of the things […]

Filed Under: DIY, Product Reviews Tagged With: crafts, Cricut

DIY Vinyl Record Dreamcatcher Wall Art

June 2, 2016 by Alison 7 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ExpressUrSelfie  #CollectiveBias How do you feel about music? I mean is it just something you listen to in the car on the way to work or on Saturday morning when you’re cleaning the house or is it really […]

Filed Under: Contests, DIY Tagged With: crafts, dreamcatcher, music

DIY Drawstring Laundry Bag Tutorial

April 27, 2016 by Alison 2 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #allEssentials #CollectiveBias   Are you a parent? Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed when trying to micromanage the many details of life for every single family member? If you said no, never, I suspect you’re not actually a parent. […]

Filed Under: DIY, Healthy Living, Helpful Hints Tagged With: crafts, Laundry, Tutorial

How to Make A Pillow Box Gift Holder Tutorial and Printable

April 7, 2016 by Alison 10 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walmart #CollectiveBias   I’ve mentioned it a few times on my Facebook page, but I’m not sure if y’all know that my office was recently sold to a new company. (Yes I have a full-time job outside […]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: crafts, gum, pillow box, Printable

Easy Portable Snack Station for Families on the Go

March 24, 2016 by Alison 7 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickPackSnack #CollectiveBias Family, kids, school, sports, playdates…the life of a mom is a busy life. A busy life spent catering to others and often those other’s are hungry and thirsty. We must provide for those needs and regardless […]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: crafts, snack station, snacks

DIY One of A Kind Oil & Vinegar Dispensers

February 19, 2016 by Alison 3 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #UniquelyMine #CollectiveBias   Fun fact about me: I love breads and dipping sauces. Bread is absolutely one of my weakness when it comes to some of the diet plans out there…it’s a problem. But back to the dipping […]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: crafts, Decor, Kitchen, Up-Cycle

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My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

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