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On Your Way Up + Down Stair Basket Printable

You'll love this On Your Way Up + Down Stair Basket Idea! It helps tame the stair chaos dilemma, and is much better looking than just a pile on the stairs! Today we've got a tip that is simple and can be tailored to work in your home and with your family. A quick clean up is much easier when all items are ready to go to their designated place.  So we came up with the idea of an On Your way Up + Down Stair Basket! Instead of having a stack of things on the steps or scattered around the living spaces of your home,  find a container or basket to keep on the steps as a catch-all. On Your Way Up + Down Stair Basket supplies On Your Way Up Tags (download below) scissors or paper cutter hole punch ribbon or string glue stick or double-sided tape laminating sheets (optional) directions First, Print off our On Your Way Up + Down Basket Tags. Glue the ... [Read More]

Cinnamon Scones Recipe – Simple and Delicious!

These delicious cinnamon scones taste just like your favorite cinnamon rolls, but in scone form! Buttery, rich scones, swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling. Yum! I have to admit, I am kind of obsessed with scones. When the weather starts to get colder, all I want is to curl up with a good book, a warm cup of cocoa, and a delicious scone. There's a Starbucks just down the street from my house, and it is all too tempting to just pop down there and pick up a scone when the craving hits. Unfortunately, my scone habit is not doing any favors for my budget, so it's high time to come up with some tasty scone recipes to make at home. This cinnamon roll scone recipe came about because I had a craving for baked goods, and couldn't decide between making scones and making cinnamon rolls. These scones are truly the best of both worlds! They are so buttery, flaky, and sweet, swirled with a ... [Read More]

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Ireland Travel – Tips, Tricks and Things to Do

Everything you need to know before you go to Ireland and 14 favorite attractions you must see and experience! We took a trip to Ireland this past summer, and I knew Ireland was full of natural beauty, but I wasn’t sure what we would do to for an entire week.  Little did I know there was so. much. to. enjoy!   I found that if you really want to see the highlights of Ireland, you have to leave Dublin to do it.  I have compiled 14 of my favorite experiences to help you make your trip to Ireland a vacation of a lifetime! Before you go, here are a couple general tips if you travel outside of Dublin: Don’t stay in a hotel, stay at a Bed & Breakfast. We didn’t see many hotels outside of the city, but B&Bs were everywhere.  We booked ours through B&B Ireland (not sponsored) and stayed with some of the best hosts.  I loved it because it gave you a much more authentic Irish ... [Read More]

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Lego Ninjago Movie Mix n’ Match Cubes Printables

We've teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring you these adorable Lego Ninjago Movie Mix n' Match Cubes Printables in support of the upcoming animated film: The LEGO NINJAGO movie! We're super big LEGO NINJAGO fans in these parts. My boys love watching the series, and we've watched the trailer probably a hundred times. #TrueStory So naturally I jumped at the chance to come up with a printable that my boys could enjoy while they (not so) patently wait until we can go see the movie! Think we can make it clear until September 22nd? ;) We'll see...   LEGO NINJAGO Movie Mix n' Match Cubes Printables supplies LEGO NINJAGO Movie Mix n' Match Cubes Printables (download below) scissors glue stick directions First. print off our LEGO NINJAGO Movie Mix n' Match Cubes Printables. Cut out each cube, fold on all the lines, and begin glueing each tab until ... [Read More]

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DIY Fall Decorations – “I Love You” Fall Garland

Not all Halloween and Fall decorations have to be scary! This fall garland is a cute decoration that the whole family can help create! Get ready for a fun family activity with a sweet purpose! This pumpkin garland is not only cute and festive, it is a great display of our family love and a reminder of why each one of us is important! We made one of these garlands years ago for Family Home Evening when all of our kids were really little, and we just made them again last week. I have to say, hearing all the reasons why my kids love each other is so fun and sweet! Here is how to make one for your family - Easy Fall Decorations - Pumpkin Garland Fall Garland Supplies - orange paper* green paper pen scissors hole punch brass fasteners (brads) glue ribbon stapler *I printed all the names of our family members on the orange paper so I could cut them in ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Kid's Crafts