It’s crazy that Halloween is this week. That means that Thanksgiving is less than a month away and *gulp* Christmas is less than two months away. Yikes! If you’re going to be heading to someone else’s house for Thanksgiving, it’s a good idea to take along a gift. Whether it’s something for the hostess or […]
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Frightful DIY Monsters For Your Yard (That Everyone Will Love)
If you’re a DIY lover, then I’ve got some awesome projects for you! These projects are all DIY monsters that you can place in your yard to up your Halloween game. You can modify these to make them as large and scary as you’d like, and most of them are made from materials you can […]
DIY Halloween Yard Decor
Halloween is just around the corner, yay! It’s the holiday where the scarier your yard looks, the better. If you’re looking for a few ways to add some Halloween spirit to your yard without breaking the bank, then I’ve got some DIY Halloween yard decor suggestions for you! DIY Halloween Yard Decor
DIY Outdoor Movie Screen
Materials Needed: PVC cutter 3-1 1/4″ PVC pipe, 10′ length 2-1 1/4″ PVC pipe elbows 2-1 1/4″ PVC pipe T-joints Scissors 6×9′ canvas drop cloth Adhesive hook-and-loop tape 2 U-channel posts Hammer Step 1 Start by using the PVC cutter to cut two of the 10′ PVC pipes into 7′ and 3′ sections. Then cut […]
DIY Christmas Gifts You Should Start Now
I know, the last thing you want to think about right now is Christmas. It’s definitely one of my pet peeves when I head to the grocery store (I’m looking at you, Walmart) during the summer and I see Christmas items already for sale. Sometimes it feels like we spend so much time anticipating what’s […]
Leaf Jumping Party Ideas
Idea 01: Leaf Labyrinth Instead of your traditional gigantic leaf pile, try using the leaves to create a maze! You can get as crazy with this as you want, but the main idea is to create a labyrinth that the kids can navigate for fun! Idea 02: Leaf Pile LeapFrog If you’re not up to […]
DIY Water Blob
A few years ago I saw a post on a blog all about how to make a gigantic outdoor waterbed or “DIY water blob”, and I knew that we had to give it a try. So I went out and got the materials, followed the tutorial, and created “The Blob Father” for one of our […]
Drive-In Movie Theater For Kids
How do you throw a Drive-In movie theater for your kids? Follow these instructions! Drive-In Movie Theater For Kids 01: Cardboard Cars Rather than having kids sit in your car, have them make cars they can fill with pillows and plop in the driveway or backyard. Begin by gathering some good-sized cardboard boxes. If you […]
Roaring 20s Party Ideas
If you’re looking for a roaring theme for your next party, then look no further than Great Gatsby and the Roaring 20s! The great thing about the 20s is how fun and over the top it is, which makes it ideal for large and boisterous parties. You can use it for Birthdays, graduations, anything really! […]
Ways To Help Soothe Your Sunburn
So you “forgot” to put sunscreen on at the park yesterday and now you’re dealing with a sunburn. It happens! It’s also pretty painful and can lead to blistering, peeling, and possibly infections. If your sunburn is mild (just a touch of red) then there are a few things you can do to help the […]
