Friday, August 10, 2012

Back to School {CUTE} Nails!

                                                      

I have loved this ever since I saw it. The color choices are so pretty together! 
I used Pure Ice Love (pink) and Beware (silver sparkle) 

Hope you love these colors as much as I do!!



Tuesday, March 13, 2012

{Cute} Decorated Paper Plates~


This isn't an original idea by me... But I saw it and had to try it!

Have you ever wanted to take a cute plate of goodies to a party, someone's house, or as a gift to a friend or teacher, and didn't have a cute disposable plate? Well here is an idea that will save the day in a pinch! You probably even have everything you need right there at home~ I did!

All you need:

1. Cheap paper plates

2. Ribbon

3. Hole punch

4. Doilies (optional)

As you can see, the picture easily explains itself... All you need to do is hole punch evenly around the plate, then weave the ribbon through and tie it into a cute bow. WOW, that was so simple! I added a round paper doily to the plate by just looping a little piece of tape on the underside, to hold it in place. Fill this cute plate with goodies and you are set!

Have fun, and enjoy!!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Felt Fortune Cookies (for Valentine's Day)


So my first grader and I made these fortune cookies for her class from some felt circles, some floral wire and ribbon.  Oh yeah, and THIS tutorial from Martha Stewart.  I love the ideas on her web site.

Her teacher asked the children to make gifts for everyone in the class for a "Friendship Party" they are having on Valentine's Day.  These are just big enough for a Hershey kiss or a Starburst in each one.

My daughter typed a Valentine's day message inside each one and the name of each child sticks out the side.
Aren't they cute? 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Easy and Cheap Laundry Soap


Want to know how to make super easy and cheap laundry soap?
All you need is:

1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Washing Soda
1 bar of soap (grated)

Borax and washing soda can be found in the laundry isle of the grocery store. 


Step 1:  Have your 7 year old grate the bar of soap. 


Step 2:  Measure the borax and washing soda and add to the soap flakes. 


Step 3:  Mix it all in a big bowl breaking up any clumps. 


That's all!  
I use about one Tablespoon for a regular load and a little more for large loads. 

You can also add several drops of essential oil for fragrance, but we used cinnamon oatmeal soap and it already smells great.

How easy is that!  Now go make some and quit spending too much on laundry detergent!  :)