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DIY Infinity Scarf From A T-shirt – What I Wore Wednesday

Posted by on Apr 3, 2013 in Clothes, Do It Yourself, For Moms, Gift Ideas, What I Wore Wednesday | 1 comment

DIY Infinity Scarf From A T-shirt – What I Wore Wednesday

Happy Wednesday to you!  Today’s What I Wore Wednesday post has a little extra special tutorial!  T-shirt transformations are all the rage and I love everything about the idea of  re purposing unworn shirts.  Here is a great way to turn a plain old t-shirt into one of those amazingly adorable  looped around infinity scarves in just minutes.  All you need is a t-shirt, a pair of scissors, and about 5 minutes!  These scarves look like a million bucks, but can cost you little to nothing to make on your own!  I was able to create a cool scarf with a shirt I had in my closet for...

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Pool Noodles Repurposed Into Pretty Boot Supports

Posted by on Mar 19, 2013 in Clothes, Do It Yourself, For Moms, Gift Ideas | 0 comments

Pool Noodles Repurposed Into Pretty Boot Supports

Here is a super easy no sew project for any of you ladies who love to wearing tall boots as a part of your wardrobe.  Pool noodles serve as the perfect little insert to support boots during storage to keep them from folding over, and creasing.  With the addition of some pretty fabric and brightly colored ribbon the pool noodles transform from an outdoor water toy to a pretty way to store boots in your closet.  This is an inexpensive and attractive way to keep those boots upright and in great shape.  This is not only a great project to make and use in your own closet, but would make a...

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Turn A Boxed Cake Mix Into A Special Numbered Birthday Cake

Posted by on Mar 4, 2013 in Food, For Moms, Fun for Kids, Gift Ideas, Holiday, Kids Party | 0 comments

Turn A Boxed Cake Mix Into A Special Numbered Birthday Cake

Birthdays are a big deal, but making a cake doesn’t have to be.  Here is a simple way to turn an ordinary boxed cake mix into a very special birthday cake adorned with that special person’s age adorning the top.  Choose the birthday boy or girl’s favorite flavor of cake mix, bake and decorate it with just a extra supplies.  Prepacked frosting, a number cut from paper, and 2 different kinds of sprinkles is all you will need to make a boxed cake go from ordinary to extra special.  This sweet little cake is fit for a princess at any age and is as easy to make and decorate...

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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes – Tips And Tricks To Success

Posted by on Feb 27, 2013 in Food, Fun for Kids, Gift Ideas, Kids Party, Summer Projects | 3 comments

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes – Tips And Tricks To Success

So, I’m sure you have seen these adorable ice cream cone cupcakes out there before.  They are pictured on cake mix boxes, and make cupcakes extra special.  Some years ago I tried making these on a few occasions, and was terribly disappointed at their final appearance.  Of course, they never looked as pretty as the ones on the cake mix packaging.  When my little girl told me that she wanted to take these to school as her birthday treat, I was determined to make them a success.  Not only did they turn out yummy, but I made two different versions that were as sweet and adorable as my...

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A Fun Way To Wrap A Present For Two

Posted by on Feb 26, 2013 in Fun for Kids, Gift Ideas, Holiday, Kids Party | 0 comments

A Fun Way To Wrap A Present For Two

Have you ever had to give a joint gift to two little ones in your family?  If you have, then you know that wrapping it is key!  If they are different genders you have to find something that works for both, and keep both of their interests in mind.  Here is a super fun way to wrap a gift for two that makes it fun for both of them to open together!  By wrapping half the gift in one kind of paper and the other half in another, they both get the trill of opening their own gift.  Not only does it make it fun for them both to anticipate, but it makes sharing the job of opening it a little...

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