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The Best Homemade Playdough Recipe

August 7, 2017 By Allyson 158 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

The BEST Homemade Playdough - I have tried every recipe and this is by far the best! Lasts 3+ months, coloring does NOT stain hands, and it's super easy! Over the years I have tried at least 10 Homemade Playdough recipes, and some have been big hits, and some have been big misses. I feel like I have finally figured out the best recipe for Best Homemade Playdough, and I am going to share it with you!! It is pretty easy, and involves ingredients that you likely have at home all the time (except maybe you don't have cream of tartar...maybe...). This recipe is ...

Easy Patio Revamp

May 31, 2017 By Allyson Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

With Enbrighten Seasons Color Changing Café Lights you can brighten and spruce up your outdoor space in a quick and Easy Patio Revamp! Since we moved into our new house last year, I have been slowly but surely working on our back patio. Our home came with a gorgeous shaded Pergola, and I have been looking at different ways to bring more light to that area. When I heard about the Enbrighten Seasons Color Changing Café Lights I was super excited to give them a try and do an Easy Patio Revamp. Jasco has been kind enough to sponsor this post today, however as ...

16 DIY Christmas Wrapping Ideas

December 15, 2014 By Allyson 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to figure out how you’ll be wrapping your gifts! I love finding cute creative ways to spruce up the boxes under the tree! For the last few years I have used simple Kraft Paper (the plain brown paper) and decorated it in cute ways like below. I also love utilizing free printable gift tags! You really don’t have to spend a ton of wrapping paper with these ideas! I have put together a list of 16 fun ways to wrap your Christmas gifts! Christmas Wrapping from 33 Shades of Green Interactive Gift Wrap for Kids and Lego Gift Boxes with ...

19 Handmade Gift Ideas

December 11, 2014 By Allyson 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Handmade gifts during the holidays can really mean a lot to some people. There are simple handmade gifts and more elaborate handmade gifts as well. I put together a list of the simpler ones, because I don’t have much time around the holidays, but I love getting a little crafty and making a homemade gift. From food to art, there is definitely something for everyone! Kids can help with a lot of these gifts too, which is always nice and fun for them! Last Minute Chocolate Dip Gift DIY Freezer Paper Stenciled Onesies Stenciled Holiday Mug Glitter Utensils Gift Set DIY Cork ...

Easy Clothespin Holiday Card Wreath

December 8, 2014 By Allyson 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

This is another one of those projects that I made years ago, and never got around to posting. I was always taking pictures of it over the holidays, but then January would come around and of course I wouldn’t need to share this after Christmas! So, I am excited that I can finally share this fun craft. A Clothespin Holiday Card Wreath is really easy and fun to make, and it’s a fun way to display your holiday cards! Kids are happy to help – they can paint the clothespins and string them onto the wire! You only need a handful of supplies for this project- Clothespins (check the ...

Handprint Santa Salt Dough Ornaments

December 1, 2014 By Allyson 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Sometimes when you are a blogger, you have all these projects and recipes and things to do, and you do them, but then never get a chance to post them! I have tons of projects and recipes just waiting for a rainy day, because I haven’t had the chance to go through and edit, write a post, and do everything else that goes along with creating a blog post. I know most people probably think that writing a blog post is pretty easy, however, it’s not! The projects or cooking takes time, staging and taking the photos takes a lot of time, then editing the photos takes time….it all takes a lot of ...

Guest Post: DIY Succulent Garden

September 17, 2014 By Allyson 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

This is a guest post from Kelley who shares great recipes, crafts, and tips to improve your home and family at the blog Miss Information. Hi Domestic Superhero fans, I'm so excited to be visiting with you today. Allyson and I both live in Atlanta and belong to a local DIY blogging group. We both enjoy food and family. Allyson asked a few of us to help out while she is enjoying her new baby so today I want to share with all of you who are green thumb challenged a quick DIY project. Have you ever wondered how to make a succulent garden? They look so pretty ...

Guest Post: Easy DIY Onesies

September 9, 2014 By Allyson 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Today we have Carrie on the blog sharing a really fun DIY! I am so excited about this, because as y'all know, I just had a baby and these are SO cute! I think I am going to see if Carrie wants to send me some...because she did such an awesome time on these! I LOVE them! Lets take a look.... ___________________________________________ Hi, I’m Carrie and I blog about creating a lovely home for less at Lovely Etc. While I adore being a wife and mom, I also have an insatiable need to create! I love figuring out how to make beautiful things - even if it means firing up a few power tools. And I ...

Guest Post: Dimensional Magic Ring Tutorial

September 3, 2014 By Allyson Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Today we have an awesome tutorial from Amy, the blogger behind several fantastic blogs! I love all her creative crafts and these rings are so cute and easy to make! Let's take a look..... Hello! I'm Amy from Mod Podge Rocks - decoupage blogger extraordinaire. I also blog at Washi Tape Crafts and DIY Candy, so you could say I'm a little busy . . . but hey, I love it! I'm thrilled to be here sharing my Dimensional Magic ring tutorial with you. If you've never made a ring with Dimensional Magic, you're missing out. They are so easy, make great gifts, and of course you can customize to your ...

Guest Post: Free ‘Let Them Be Little’ Printable and DIY Photo Mat

August 21, 2014 By Allyson 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Today we have a free printable from Sara! I am excited to share this with you because it feels like the perfect timing with having a new baby and toddler going off to preschool! ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Hello there! I'm Sara, and I was created to create. My hands are almost always covered in paint - I'll paint anything! I'm a mom to three adorable children: Bryant (9), Benson (6) and Lena (3). I’m married to my college sweetheart and an amazing man named Steve. ...