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
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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
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End Of Summer/Back To School Party Ideas
It’s official: Summer is ending. How do I know? My local Walmart is filled to the brim with school supplies. It makes me simultaneously giddy and depressed. On the one hand, I love summer! Spending time with my kids, enjoying the sunshine, relaxed schedules, lazy summer evenings, it’s all perfect in my book. On the
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Games You Should Play When Camping
Camping is a great adventure to take with your family! Whether you’re camping in your backyard or the mountains, it’s a great time to unplug and spend time with your family and friends. One of the challenges of camping is that you have quite a bit of downtime to fill. If you have lots of
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Summer Camp For Grown Ups
I was floored when I heard that there were legit Summer Camps designed for grown-ups. After doing some research though, it seems like the best idea since popsicles. What adult doesn’t want to get away and relive those memories of summers gone by? Plus, as an adult, there are a lot of things that are
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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
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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
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Best Family Things To Do In July
July is a rough month for me and my littles. School has been out long enough for the novelty of freedom to begin wearing off, and it’s hot enough to keep kids from playing outside with wild abandon. So, what’s a family to do in July when the weather is hot and the kids are
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Beat The Heat With These Dog Days Of Summer Activities
I don’t know if you’ve seen the news lately, or walked outside, but our really temperate June is morphing into a very hot July. I heard that it was so hot in Paris this last week it was actually cooking the mussels in the bay in their shells. Crazy, right? So, how do you beat
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Festive Fourth Of July Wreaths
One of my favorite things to craft at home is wreaths for my front door! They are typically easy to put together, versatile, and fun. So, if you’re looking for something new to make for your front door, then look no further! If you’re in the mood to make some 4th of July crafts, then
