Easy Spring Crafts For Kids- Project 1

Welcome back everyone! 

To continue with our Spring and Easter theme this month, we have quiet a few easy crafts that you can do with your little ones while at home.  

Instead of writing a very long post, we've decided to break our Easy Spring Crafts for Kids into a series of small posts.

Project #1

Colorful Picket Fence & Flowers

These beautiful picket fences are easy to make by using things our children love to play with:

a.  "Popsicle" sticks
b.  Glue
c.  Kids' paint and
d.  Foam stickers. 

Possibilities are, you already have some these materials are home, like the paint, popsicles sticks and glue.  The foam stickers can be found at any store for less than $2.00! 

This project guarantees to give you some quality time with you little ones and it WILL NOT break the bank... this is what I call a "win-win".

The only messy part of this project is the painting of the popsicle sticks.  

Once the sticks are completely dry, it is time to glue them together.  Remember, the fence can be as long as the kids want them to be.   I always tell my kids, "Sky is the limit here"!

Once the sticks are glued in place, it is time to decorate!  You can easily display these pieces of art by sticking them onto your refrigerator or add a piece of ribbon onto to the back so that kids may hang them. 

Happy Crafting and don't forget to share with us your master pieces!!! 

  

Bali Sunrise Soy Candle Review

Hello my beauties! 

Today I am sharing with you one of my greatest Target finds! 

I love candles, Yankee Candles used to be my favorite ones but it became really hard to find my favorite scent, "Home Sweet Home" and let's not mention how expensive they are now.

Therefore I'd switched to Air Wick Essential Oils "Island Paradise" scents.  While the "warmer" plug-ins are not expensive at all, the scented oils can be and while I adore my high ceilings and open rooms, in order to keep our house smelling like "Island Paradise", I need at least eight (8) of these Air Wick scented oils.  (and that's not including the bedrooms and bathrooms).

While looking for a mirror, I found these amazing candles at my local Target Store and they were on sale too!!  I was hesitant at first, we all know it is really difficult to rely on very inexpensive candles.  Most of the times, they don't live up to their promises.

These candles DO live up to their promise and are a great alternative from the expensive brands.  The other positive attribute of these candles is that they are "soy based" and the "burn time" of these soy candles is up to 50 hours.  I bought these candles on or about March 9th and they are still going.  I light them up every day for approximately three to four hours and for about eight hours on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. 

Bali Sunrise Soy Blend has a citrus fruity scent and it is not overpowering at all!  Give them a try and you won't regret it!

The small size is $5.00 which is perfect for the bathroom.  I purchased the medium size for $10.00 but they also have the 21 oz for $15.00. 

  

Use the coupon below for an extra 10% off on these amazing candles!

Save an extra 10% on Home items with code EASTER10, this offer is valid from 3/20 thru 3/26

Let me know your thoughts once you've had an opportunity to try these candles!

Our Favorite Spring Nail Polish Colors!

Hello Everyone!! 

It is officially spring and what girl doesn't love getting pampered? I know I do and so does my little princess. 

Getting our nails done it's more than just "getting our nails done", it is our mother & daughter time and to me, spending time with my kids, individually, is very important.  

Ms. Bree and I can get in trouble  very easily, we both enjoy shopping, eating out and yes, getting a manicure and pedicure done.  Whether, we get them done professionally or whether is me doing the job at home, we both enjoy our time together.

Here are a few of our favorite spring colors:

Green with white polka dots. 

Starfish by Sinful Color Professional

One of my favorite colors, "Vacation Time" by Sinful Colors Professional.  It is a very calm, between a rosy/brown shade and it really doesn't require a lot of heavy coats to obtain the desired color.  It is very glossy and it is perfect for my beach vacation.

Perfect for a night out, "No Text Red" by Sinful Colors Professional

When you do things together, the kids really don't care if things are perfect!  They will only remember that you spent time with them and that you tried! 

While most of my nail polishes are from Sinful Color Professional line, I have a few that are from different brands..  This is a Pure Ice "Home Run"!  I paired it with a similar color sheer shirt and white shorts.  It was really fun to wear this color.  (stepping out of the comfort zone here)

"Courtney Orange" by Sinful Colors Professional 

This is a true vibrant color.  It is a sheer orange with a hint of gold glitter.  

While I love this color by Sally Hansen Insta-Dry, I really don't care for their brush.  It was very difficult to apply an even coat.  Nevertheless, the "Rush Hour" #350 color is a beautiful color to wear.

This is a soft pinkish color, "Scandal" by Sinful Colors Professional.  This is a cozy, warm beautiful pink.  It doesn't require many coats to acquire the desire shade.  

"Dream On" by Sinful Colors... I just love this bright color!  Now, when dry it has a "matte" finish to it, so I definitely had to apply an extra coat of the glossy polish but the results are beautiful.

I would like to try colors like "yellows" and "blues"... maybe next time! 

What are you favorite nail polish colors?  Do you have a favorite brand??  Share your photos on the comments below or feel free to share them with us on our Facebook Page! 

Modifying Your Spring Wreath to an Easter Wreath

Hello everyone!

A few a days ago I shared a quick DIY post on how to easily create a Spring Wreath.  If you missed our post, you can see it here:

http://caramelcurlz.blogspot.com/2016/02/diy-spring-wreaths.html

Today I will be sharing with you how I easily converted my spring wreath into an "Easter Wreath" instead of buying all the materials needed in order to create an Easter Theme Wreath.  After all, we are all in the business of saving money when we can. 

I purchased my wooden bunny and the decorative eggs a couple of weeks ago from Michael's at a very low price.  The bunny was only $1.79 and my little branches with glittery eggs were 0.89 cents each!  I don't think it can get any better than that, right?

By carefully removing our initial "C" from the center of the wreath, I then placed our glittery and beautiful bunny.  I added our sparkling eggs all around the wreath to re-create the feeling of "bunny hiding the Easter eggs".  

My children happily volunteered to help me find the perfect spot for all of our tiny eggs. 

And here it is, the final result! For less than $4.00 we were able to give our Spring Wreath a quick make over and it's now our beautiful Easter Wreath!

Stay tuned for our next spring post!    

Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Event

Hello Everyone!!

If you are thinking about visiting our beautiful city of Savannah, or maybe you are already here all ready to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade, here are a few things that you should keep in mind!

The festivities are scheduled to begin Thursday, March 17th, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. with the Mass-Feast of Saint Patrick at the Cathedral of St. John The Baptist, located at 222 East Harris, Street, Savannah, (912) 233-4709.

As is the tradition, the Parade will follow the Mass and will begin approximately at 10:15 a.m. 

The Parade will be held Rain or Shine!!

The Route:

The parade begins at the corner of Gwinnet and Abercorn Street, it will make its way North on Abercorn to Broughton, where it will turn East to East Broad Street.   The parade will then turn North on E. Broad and then will head West on Bay, the parade will also pass City Hall, (make sure to look up and admire the top of the building!).  The parade will then take a left onto Bull Street, and it will end at Harris Street. 

To download your own map click here: PARADE MAP

Here is the St. Parade's Day Parade Route Map

Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department has also made available the following "Real Time Closure Map": 

Please make sure you visit their page as often as possible for any updated and also, take notes on all of the "No Parking Zones".  SCMPD Road Closure Map and NO PARKING ZONES.

While you can choose to rise bright and early (and by this I mean: real early) to find the perfect spot on one of the squares along the parade route, there are other options as well:

BLEACHERS ARE AVAILABLE: Reserve your individual or corporate seating by visiting Kelly Tours' Website today at  www.kellytours.com or call 912-964-2010.

INDIVIDUAL SEATS:  $25 IN ADVANCE ($30 DAY OF PARADE)

     Bay Street
     Colonial Cemetary
     Cathedral

CORPORATE SEATING:  $1,200.00

     Accomodates 65 people

While this is a wonderful celebration, it can be and will be very crowded.  Make sure you talk to your young ones about any and all safety rules.  The City is using social media tools likes Facebook and Twitter to keep everyone updated with any disruptions, changes, traffic information, street closures, parking information, as well as local ordinances.

We will not be participating this year... while Ms. Bree seems to be recovering ahead of schedule, it is better if we just watch the parade on WTOC from the comfort of our home.  After all, we are only on Post Surgery Day 6.

Enjoy the festivities, St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the biggest, greatest and most exciting celebration of the year!! 

Be Safe!