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Tips and Tricks on How to Tie Dye Shirts

June 9, 2020 by Kaysi 2 Comments

Tips and Tricks on How to Tie Dye Shirts Tie dye is back in style and I am so excited about this!!  I LOVED tie dye shirts in the 90’s and had several.  I had one special one (I actually still have it) that I wore to almost every single meet that I went to…

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Filed Under: clothing, craft trends, heat transfer, kids, kids craft, shirt, silhouette, summer, tips, tutorial, video tutorial.

Citrus Inspired Crafts {MMM #483 Block Party}

June 10, 2019 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

Nothing conjures up images of summer more than a cold glass of lemonade. To celebrate the beginning of summer I have a ton of citrus inspired craft and recipes DIY’s for you get your fresh squeeze on.

Filed Under: motivate me monday, summer

Memorial Day Recipes and Crafts {MMM #481 Block Party}

May 19, 2019 by Kaysi 1 Comment

Memorial Day is next weekend, which means that summer is almost here.  It’s crazy because I don’t think that mother nature knows that summer is supposed to just around the corner, she is definitely a month behind where we live!  I love Memorial Day weekend because it really is the weekend that starts summer. Memorial…

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Filed Under: backyard, motivate me monday, recipe, recipes, summer

Ice Cream Recipes and Crafts {MMM #441 Block Party}

July 15, 2018 by Kaysi 1 Comment

Ice cream may very well be the most perfect food! Is there really anything else that is quite so universally happy making? It seems like you think that’s the case too since there were so many amazing Ice Cream Recipes Crafts and Party Ideas in the last few Block Parties.

Filed Under: dessert, food, motivate me monday, summer

Yummy Summer Treats and Drinks {MMM #438 Block Party}

June 24, 2018 by Kaysi 2 Comments

One of my favorite things about summertime are the yummy summer treats and drinks!!  There is something about all the fruit and cool drinks that just tastes amazing in the summer time and the heat!  Here are some yummy treats to enjoy all summer long!

Filed Under: dessert, drink recipe, motivate me monday, recipe, recipes, summer

Summer Fun- Recipes and Crafts to make with Kids {MMM #436 Block Party}

June 10, 2018 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

It’s officially summer and the kids are around the house and ready to have some fun. Here are some great crafts and recipe ideas to make with the kids while you are inside trying to stay cool and beat the heat.

Filed Under: kids, kids craft, motivate me monday, summer

Backyard Fun- DIY, Crafts and Recipes {MMM #434 Block Party}

May 27, 2018 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means that it’s the start of SUMMER!!!  Ready or not, it’s here and it’s going to be awesome!  Lots of playing outside, staying up late and enjoying family time.  We love spending time outside, especially in our back yard, so here are lots of backyard ideas, from DIY projects and…

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Summer Outdoor Fun {MMM #431 Block Party}

May 6, 2018 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

School is out in just a few weeks! Check out these fun ideas for getting outside with your kids!  These are great to have some summer outdoor fun when the weather is beautiful!  Plus it’s a great way to get the kids’ energy out and wear them out!  

Filed Under: kids, kids craft, motivate me monday, summer

Backyard Ideas- DIY Fire Pit Cover

April 29, 2018 by Kaysi 11 Comments

Two years ago we built an awesome fire pit and we LOVE it!  We have spent many nights out there enjoying time together as a family.  Then last year we built a sweet bench to go around it and it made the fire pit even better!  Well this year as I was thinking about backyard…

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Filed Under: backyard, DIY, furniture, home decor, paint, summer, tutorial, wood

Summer Boredom Busters- Kids Crafts and Activities {MMM #389 Block Party}

July 10, 2017 by Kaysi 3 Comments

There is nothing mom’s hear quite during the summer as much as “Mom, I’m bored.” These fun and simple ideas are the perfect way to get crafting, creating and learning with your kids. Ice Water Sensory Play| DIY Pom Pom Hair Clips | DIY Light Sabers | DIY Crayon Shapes | Countdown Chains |Kindergarten Activities…

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DIY Fire Pit Bench with Step by Step Insructions

July 2, 2017 by Kaysi 10 Comments

One year ago we built a fire pit in our back yard (it only cost $60 to do and it’s one of my favorite things we have every made!)  We have used it lot this past year and we just love it.  We have s’mores whenever we want and roast hot dogs on it and…

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Filed Under: backyard, DIY, furniture, paint, summer, tutorial, Uncategorized, wood

Ice Cream Recipes and Treats {MMM #386 Block Party}

June 19, 2017 by Kaysi 5 Comments

Summer time is here!!!  And the first thing I think about during summer is ice cream (what can I say, I have a sweet tooth :D).  Here are some yummy cool treats to enjoy this summer! Strawberry Mango Sorbet | Cake Batter Ice Cream | Ice Cream Cookie Sundae | Almost Ice Cream Rainbow Ice…

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Filed Under: dessert, food, summer, Uncategorized

DIY Car Seat Organizer- Perfect for Road Trips

June 17, 2017 by Kaysi 3 Comments

We are traveling a lot this summer and every year I try to come up with something that will entertain and/or organize my kids’ stuff.  Some things work great and somethings not so much.  My daughter loves to draw and color and do all of that kid of stuff but she always has problems with…

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Filed Under: fabric, free printable, kids, organizing, sewing, summer, tutorial, Uncategorized

Summer Activities {MMM #385 Block Party}

June 12, 2017 by Kaysi 4 Comments

I don’t know about you but this summer I want to keep my kids doing creative things versus playing on electronics. We have compiled a list of amazing and creative activities to have fun with your kids all summer long! Sidewalk Chalk Paint Outdoor Activities for Kids Caterpillar Craft I-Spy Pillows Kids Can Make DIY…

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Patriotic Ideas- Crafts and Food {MMM #381 Block Party}

May 15, 2017 by Kaysi 2 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful mothers out there!  I hope that you all felt loved and appreciated!  With warmer temperatures finally here to stay, every starts thinking about BBQs, pool time and of course everything red, white and blue. Here are some of the cutest ideas featuring the stars and stripes to inspire…

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Ice Cream Ideas {MMM #338 Block Party}

July 11, 2016 by Kaysi 1 Comment

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? That means that it’s pretty much a requirement to eat ice cream at least once a week, if not more! Here are 9 ideas to shake up your national ice cream month celebrations! Ice Cream Sundae Gift Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Snickers Ice Cream Pie…

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Filed Under: dessert, motivate me monday, summer, Uncategorized

Outdoor Activities for Kids {Let Kids be Kids}

July 5, 2016 by Kaysi 8 Comments

I am a firm believer that we should let kids be kids.  I feel like lately kids are forced to be like adults sooner than they were before and it’s so sad to me.  You don’t see kids playing outside like you did when I was growing up, or doing any kind of outdoor activites….

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Filed Under: games, kids, kids craft, summer, tutorial, Uncategorized

Summer Activities For Kids {MMM #283 Block Party}

June 22, 2015 by Kaysi 4 Comments

Two of the most popular words for my kids in the summer are “I’m bored!”.  Coming in a close second is “I’m hungry!”.  These boredum busters will help with that!  Have you heard “I’m bored yet”? Keep the kids busy this Summer with these great crafts, activities, projects and other fun kid friendly ideas! Marble…

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Fun Summer Treat- Ice Cream Cookie Sundae with Candy Flowers

June 19, 2015 by Kaysi 3 Comments

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias Last week was the last week of school for my kids and to celebrate I thought that we needed something sweet, like ice cream.  Nothing screams summer to me more than ice cream and a fun…

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Summer Fun with Juicy Fruit {Free Printable} #JuicyFruitFunSide #CollectiveBias

August 12, 2014 by Kaysi 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I love gum.  I love chewing it, blowing bubbles and enjoying the yummy flavors.  When I had my braces on last year that was one of the hardest things for me to give up.  I just really enjoy chewing…

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Filed Under: bakers twine, free printable, summer, Uncategorized

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