Why haven’t I thought of this before? I’ve asked myself that question 20 times this week. While traveling in San Diego I found and bought a “chocolate” version of the popular children’s game, Candy Land. I bought it from the Candy Bandit in a boutique called: “Lucky U” in La Jolla. Anywho, as the mother of […]
Flip For These Flops
Pretend you’ve never seen these before…O.K… fine, but we love them. Kiddie flip-flops (or “bigger than kiddie” flip-flops) tied off with a cute bow. Ribbon that’s skinny or fat, two different colors or curly or straight. You can’t go wrong. Flip-flops for girls could match their fourth of July outfit, or even their swimming suit. I can picture some pretty sassy walks from little girls, as […]
Pucker Up Buttercup!
I made three different recipes and flavors of lip gloss today! Easy Peasy once you have the ingredients. If you love Burt’s Bees peppermint lip balm you are gonna be jigging around in your house! This is half the cost as Burts Bees and you made it yourself. All three recipes use the same […]
Cereal Box Car Caddy
Looking for a project to do with your children? A birthday party activity for children who are a little older? This craft is fun, simple and ends up being quite useful to boot. For younger children they’re fun to have in the car, doctor’s office , airplane , church or even a restaurant. If you’re a crafty or […]
Safety Pin Bracelet
I remember being twelve and making safety-pin bracelets at girls camp. I thought they were so cool. I wore the bracelet every day until I lost it at the pool the next summer. It was red, white, and blue. So patriotic. So 1974. Well, safety-pin bracelets have come back full circle… Now I just need the Farrah Fawcett hair-do to […]
Valentine 5 Second Friendship Bracelets
These ribbon bracelets literally take minutes to make. My kids loved making them, and could basically do it themselves. More importantly, they loved giving them away! What’s more fun than a girlfriend with the same bracelet as you? How about making one for your sports team? All you need is: fun ribbon sticky backed […]