Easy Spring Crafts for Kids- Project 3: Easter Egg Wreath

I just love spring and the many activities we can do during this time with our kids.  As I mentioned on our first post, I love spending quality time with our children which is very important to me.  

Ms. Bree knows how much I enjoy making new wreaths for our home.  Therefore, she wanted to make one for her room.  Instead of buying all the materials I would normally buy to make a wreath for our front door, I decided to buy this pack of 30 Foam shapes. 

All Easter theme items are on sale at 50% off their regular price at our local crafting store and the final price for the foam shape pack for $4.79.  They already have the "egg" shape we need and the pastel colors are perfect for this project.

PROJECT 3

EASTER EGGS WREATH  

Unlike the last two projects, your little ones are going to required a little bit more of your help, specially with the assembling of the wreath.

What you will need to have: 

13 Oval Shape Foams (or Easter theme scrapbook paper);
Glue;
Markers; and
Piece of Ribbon

First thing to do is to ask your child how big they want their wreath to be.  I used thirteen (13) shapes to create ours.  

The next step is to decorate the oval shapes.   You can use markers and draw lines, circles, flowers, whatever design your little one wants to have or you can print Easter Eggs Coloring pages, color, cut and paste them onto your shapes. 

Once the shapes are decorated to the satisfaction of your little artist, it is time to assemble the wreath. 

You will need two pieces of ribbon of you choosing.   Make a bow using your first piece of ribbon and glue it to the front.  

Add the second piece of ribbon to the back of your wreath to hang it and now you're all done!!   

There it is ladies and gentlemen.... for less than $5.00 your little one can create his or her own Easter Theme Wreath!! 

Happy Crafting and stay tuned for our next Easy Spring Crafts for Kids!!  

Easy Spring Crafts for Kids- Project 2

Hello everyone and welcome to our second post on "Easy Spring Crafts for Kids".

PROJECT #2

Colorful Mini Flower Pot   

First, let me start by giving all of you an update on Ms. Bree's condition.  Yesterday was our follow up appointment with Dr. Oliver, ENT.  I'm happy to share that she is recovering nicely and has been given the "green light" to ease herself into her regular activities.  However, her desire to jump on the trampoline is going to have to wait a few more days.  Ms. Bree is back at school today and she was beyond excited! Thank you for all the prayers, positive vibes, and well wishes!  We truly appreciate your support. 

Now, let's start with our second easy spring craft for kids made by kids.  This craft is not only easy and fun to make but it will be easy on your wallet as well.  

You will need the following: 

1. 2 3/4 inch Clay Pot........$1.29
2. Outdoor Paint................$0.79
3. Soil...................................Free
4. Flower seeds pockets...$0.89
5. Stickers...........................Free
          

                   

Let your little ones paint their miniature pots, once they have finished their master piece, set the pots aside for drying. 

After their clay pots are completely dry, it is time to DECORATE as much or as little as they want to!!  

I wish she would have let me apply a couple of more coats of paint to the pot in order to give it that nice bright neon pink color.  But it was not my project, it was hers and she loved the pot just the way it is.. if she is happy then I'm happy.

So there it is ladies, for less than $3.00 you are guaranteed an hour of quality time and you will be coolest mom ever! :)

Happy crafting! 

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!