The thing about having teen/tween girls is that you still probably have a bunch of bits and baubles around from their childhood that you cling to. Like mismatched doll shoes in a bin under the bed. Though you know you should get rid of them, you don’t get around to it. And then Hanukah rolls…
Flame Free Glow Stick Lego Star Wars Menorah
Some ideas are so obvious that it takes me a decade of parenting to come up with them. Every year I have a little tantrum about how each of my kids, even the toddlers want to light their own menorah, and hold the candles and carry them around and please mommy can I have a…
DIY Plastic Dinosaur Menorah Tutorial
You know what would make your Hanukkah really rock the ages? A Menorahsaurus Dinosaur Menorah. We’re going to show you how to whip one up. Think of it as an even more ancient twist on an ancient holiday. I’m always amazed that there aren’t more awesome menorah tutorials out there. If ever there was an…
Victoria’s Secret Bag Book Cover: How To
My daughter’s math book was looking a little worse for wear. It wasn’t in the best of shape when she got it and it’s not getting better. She wanted to cover it up, but she didn’t want it to be boring. We used a hot pink Victoria’s Secret shopping bag and she was so pleased…
Knit One – My Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
A little over a year ago I fell in love with Lion Brand’s Amazing Yarn. I love the colors, the striping. Ombre yarns are my favorite. Knitting never gets boring as the patterns unfold like a story. As I knitter, I have chronic A.D.D. I can power through and finish a project when it is…
How To Chalk Your Hair: Temporary Streaks
If you have ever wondered how to chalk your hair, this is the post for you. Chalking your hair is an easy way to add some special effects. Wild but not permanent, expensive or difficult. Results last around 3 shampoos. Chalk your hair for a party, for halloween, or just for fun! Scroll down for…
DIY Portable Movie Screen for Outdoor, Drive In Movie Nights
There’s something about watching a movie outdoors, under the stars. I have so many fond memories of going to the drive-in as a kid and watching movies on the side of a barn at camp. Sitting out in the fresh air, crickets chirping, nobody caring if you spilled some popcorn or your drink… Movies are…
The In Car Snack Bar
Before long we’ll be back to school and our many school year activities. For my family this means a lot of time spent in the car. I am a road warrior, driving four kids to and from four schools daily. We’ll have preschool, elementary, middle and high schools on our route this year. It’s a…
Back To School Backpack Organizer
Do the words “Back to School” strike as much terror and dread in your heart as they do in mine? I’ll confess, I am still trying to face the bags and backpacks full of papers that are lying in wait for me in the hall closet. They need to be sorted before we can begin…
How to Kool Aid Dye Your Hair At Home
Have you ever tried Kool Aid hair dye? Summertime is a great time for tweens and teens to try out new looks. My daughter and her friends had a blast dip dying their hair at home with various flavors and colors of homemade Kool Aid hair color. Want to try it yourself? Here’s some simple…
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