One Summer Activity I know the girls are going to love.

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With summer coming and our family not being comfortable with everything opening up yet as well as the news we will be having our granddaughter most of the summer, I needed to come up with some activities to keep the girls busy in between when they run out of ideas. This girl’s creator braiding bracelet kit is one of the many awesome items we picked out. My daughter gave it a whirl today so we can make sure we know how to use it when the time comes.

Her results were OK for the first time using it. We didn't finish it off with the cutting or glue due to the fact she wants to practice to get better at it. My daughter is 13 and really needed a lot of help with this at first but once I showed her two rounds she was able to do the rest on her own. Like I said she wants to practice a bit more to get the string tighter and neater for the finnished look. 

She did say that this will be a good item to use during the summer with my 10 year old granddaughter and I am sure a few of her friends. 

The kit does say it makes up to 12 bracelets. With that being said this one took took two strings which leaves just enough to make 10 bracelets if you only use one color per bracelet so keep that in mind and maybe pick up some extra elastics and string. I see these being made with embroidery floss, paracord rope, yarn, and other simular strings which we have on hand and can be picked up easily at your local craft store or on Amazon. 

We love that this came with a bag so everything can be stored inside and grabbed at a moments notice for some bracelet making fun. I personally see this being used for years to come as long as I can continue to provide the elastics and string. Sadly right now there were no refill kits but maybe in the future they will have those available. 

Here is a picture of everything you get in the kit. 

 

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Make It Real

This is one happy girl she has been looking at this since before Christmas. Between my computer crashing, Christmas, my cell phone going missing, getting sick and now the move that wasn't planned someone needed a little pick me up and this did the trick.

Both of my girls love to design clothing. One wants to do it when she gets older, the other just likes creating things. Until we got this our girls used a window for tracing what they wanted.

This kit is awesome. You will need 3 AAA batteries in order for it to work. It has a cubby that holds 3 pencils. This is the only thing I wish were better. Having room for paper and more pencils would be great but my daughter said she is just going to keep extra pencils and paper in the box till it wears out and then change over one of her many back packs into a drawing station for on the go fun.

I do suggest making copies of the girls and the outlines to have on hand because they go quickly. This is awesome and there are other books with tracing patterns available but sold separately. This will keep the little designer in your life busy for hours.

Make it Real fashion design light table can be found here or at my affiliate link below.

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Getting ready to learn how to sew

I am just getting into sewing. You must be thinking she has 6 kids and is just learning to sew? Well I can sew a button on by hand and make a small gap in clothing closed with no problem but I want to learn how to use a Sewing Machine.

With our move and now another move I had to put it off once again, but I learned that there are different presser feet for different kinds of sewing. Who knew? OK well I didn't.

This 42 piece presser feet kit from Simpzia is just what I needed. It comes with pictures of each foot and what you use it for. Can not wait to get my machine open and learn to sew. The biggest project I want to make is a quilt for each of my children made from their shirts, jerseys, and favorite lovies from their child hood. After that I am not sure where it will lead me but this is something I have been saving up for over 27 years so far. I am sure I will be using several of these presser feet to obtain my goal.

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Included in package  • 1 x Stitch Guide Foot • 1 x Universal Presser Foot • 1 x Open Toe Foot • 1 x Zipper Foot • 1 x Nail Button Pressing Foot • 1 x Plastic Invisible Zipper Presser Foot • 1 x (A9) Applique Foot • 1 x Round Bead Foot • 1 x Sewing Press Foot • 1 x Satin Stitch Foot • 1 x 6mm Roll of Lace Presser Foot • 1 x Zig Zag Foot • 1 x Open Toe Embroidery Foot • 1 x Large Opening Presser Foot • 1 x Cording Foot • 1 x 1/4'' Quilting Foot • 1 x Braiding Foot • 1 x Standard Presser Foot • 1 x Straight Stitch Foot • 1 x Overcast Foot • 1 x 5 Hole Cording Foot • 1 x 7 Hole Cording Foot • 1 x Edge Joining Foot • 1 x Double Welting Foot • 1 x Invisible Zipper Foot • 1 x Fringe Foot • 1 x Adjustable Bias Tape Binder Foot • 1 x Shirring Foot • 1 x 3mm Narrow Edge Presser Foot • 1 x 6mm Wide Edge Presser Foot • 1 x 3mm Roll of Lace Presser Foot • 1 x Roller Foot • 1 x Sewing Beads Presser Foot • 1 x Buttonholing Presser Foot • 1 x Darning Foot Low Shank • 1 x Blind Stitch Foot • 1 x Darning Foot • 1 x Zipper Foot Low Shank • 1 x Kint Foot • 1 x 7-Groove Pintuck Foot • 1 x 9-Groove Pintuck Foot

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Making slime with foam balls

OK so I am sure if you have children you have either been making slime or your child has been watching how to make slime. We have made slime for a long time starting with our now 27 year old son. Then all of his siblings and child care children after him. 

One of our simple recipes are below. For this fall the girls wanted to try some colorful slime with colorful styro foam balls, and since this set also had a package of white I thought we would also make a winter themed crunchy slime too. 

We have just moved so our arts and craft supplies are not all here yet but once they we are going to get back into making crafts on a regular basis again. You can find affiliate links for the foam balls and the ingredients for the below slime towards the bottom of this post. 

You will need a bowl, spoon, 1/4 measuring cup, Elmers Glue (although you could use any white school glue),  Liquid Starch (we buy Sta-Flow because it is the only brand I know of, but if you have another liquid starch available I am sure that would work just fine too), and some tap water. Food Coloring if you want to make different colors.

1. Put a 1/4 cup of glue in the bowl.

2. Then a 1/4 cup of water.

3. Now add your food coloring if using. 

    To make lavender we used 2 drops of red and 3 drops of blue.

4. Then Stir until combined.

5. Next add 1/4 cup of the Liquid Starch.

This is what it looks like hanging from a serving spoon.

Sta Flo

Elmer School Glue

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So ready to decorate the walls

One thing exciting about moving or redecorating is that you can rethink, remove, move around, or totally change up what you already had. One easy way is with pictures or art. I love these mats from Americanflat. What is really awesome is that it comes with a set of 25 mats, backs, and sleeves you can have a really nice crisp look throughout your home. 

I love the 11x14 beveled mats and can not wait to slip in my 8x10 photos to really make our new home feel more like our home. with the included sleeves you can even use these for art displays at fairs, art galleries, stores, etc. 

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Moisturizing Face & Body Paint

My girls like to do face painting from time to time. With Community Days, Fairs, and other events coming up my oldest daughter living home helps with face painting. She will be doing face painting at one of the community events next week and then again at the fair so we picked up some face & body paint to have on hand for our own use and for her to practice with so she is ready.

This face & body Paint from iMustech is nice because each color is safe inside sealed 12ml tubes that can be closed with tubes and aren't open to the elements in between uses. iMustech also includes a nice paint brush for applying the face & body paint, although my daughter uses several items to get the effects she personally wants or is creating on someone's face.

The colors in this set of 12 are lemon yellow, burnt umber, vermilion, sap green, viridian, phthalo blue, titanium white, crimson red, ultramarine, burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and black. The best part about these face & body paints is that they are not drying, they are actually moisturizing. 

With other sets we have had I have always put cold cream or moisturizer on my children's faces before beginning. I just makes a nice pallet and helps with easy clean up when you are ready to remove. I also like that this paint does not crack when it is drying, showing the importance of moisturizing effect. 

Last but not least is that these face & body paints are safe and non toxic. I can't rate them as vegan, which is the only thing I can see that would make them great for everyone. 

The iMustech face & body paint set can be found at my affiliate link below.


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Bic Gel-ocity

I love trying new products and this new item from the Bic line is another keeper. The Gel-ocity Quick Dry gel pens are amazing. First of all they are in click form so no losing tops which is worth it's weight in gold alone. Yes I like them that much. I was sent a three pack of the pens, an activity sheet, and some coupons for free to share with friends and family. 

I wanted to get a bigger set of pens but all the stores carry are the old Bic Gel-ocity pens. They are not like the set I was sent which was a big bummer but I am hoping they get them in soon. I thought for sure these big box stores would carry this new item with back to school areas all set up, but not yet, so I am biding my time. I told my girls they can each get a set and I am getting one for myself, the rest of the coupons will be given to friends, family, and even strangers I meet in the store if they are interested in them. 

We all colored and decorated a bit on the activity sheet we were sent and this is how it turned out. The pens dry super quick no pen ink on our hands or fingers. From ages 6-45 no ink stained hands, this is awesome and a big plus for those who love to doodle, draw, decorate, journal, etc. My girls want Bic to put up more printable activity sheets, which I agree would be a great idea. 

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Magicdo dual tip markers

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My girls were eyeing these markers as soon as they came in but I quickly told them they are going to be used for my new planner that starts in August 2017. I know I will end up letting them use them at some point but I want to get my play time in first.

These Magicdo dual tip markers are like a paint brush tip on one side with a fine tip on the other side so you can change up the way you want to draw, color, or design your masterpiece.

My main reason for using them is to keep our family organized by color coding our calendar for the next year. Organization is key to keeping everyone moving in the right direction and on time. There are so many things in life that are out of our control it is nice to be able to look at a planner and see what you can control all laid out for you in an easy to read format.

For my girls these would be used for drawing and creating things. I might have to sit down and color a bit with these with them for a little together time on a rainy day or while we are waiting for an appointment to start.

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Bath Fizzy DIY Fun

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My time that I call for myself and which has kept me sane all these years is my bath time in which I read, relax, and unwind from the day. Sometimes I even sneak in a movie or several episodes of a favorite show while relaxing. 

With taking baths I love bubble baths, bath oils, and bath bombs. They just make it that much more of a special time for just me. With that being said the price on these items can get pretty high, so this is where Pinterest comes in. With a simple search for Bath Bombs Recipes this link came up. Filled with simple to more complicated recipes for bath bombs of all sorts. 

Now you just need to have some kind of mold, we have the above bath bomb molds, but you can use cupcake tins, silicone molds, or anything else you would like to use. I want to work on making some for gifts. Like some with little toys that my youngest daughter and oldest grand daughter like. They will get a kick out of finding a hidden surprise inside. 

I like the metal molds the best because they hold up to constant use. These Bath Bomb Molds from WEBSUN come in three sizes 2 inch, 2.5 inches, and 3 inch. I do want to add a larger on later as we get better at making them but these are great to start with. You mix up your recipe then pack each side with the ingredients and then put both molds together tapping lightly all around the mold then carefully open and remove your Bath Bomb.

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Googly Eyes Every Where

My daughters and I are loving all 700 of these little Googly eyes. When I said googly eyes every where I meant that. This company took so much time to make a nice box for these eyes and I had to go and open it, upside down. There were eyes everywhere. Yes they are now all neat in their little sections but make sure when opening you check to see which way you are doing it.

What we love about these eyes is that they are stickers which makes it super easy for adhering to your craft projects instead of having to tote around messy glue. These are great for crafts, scrap booking, or even transforming regular photos into funny googly eye treasures.

This 700 piece googly eye set can be found on Amazon.

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Stainless Steel Magnetic Containers & Rack

Love this little rack. I want to get a few more one of my desk and one for my craft cart. These are great. You have the stainless steel rack which can be used two different ways, you have the 6 containers, each container can open, pour, or sprinkle. These are great for the kitchen by filling with spices, or colored sugar. For the craft room you can fill with sparkle glitter, glue dots, etc. For the office they can be filled with staples, rubberbands, pushpins etc.

I know my daughter wants one of these for her locker to hold small items in. My eight year old loves how organized it looks. Everyone loves these containers in our family.

My readers receive 5.00 off order with code PCKTSS29

The Stainless Steel Magnetic Containers & Rack  can be found on Amazon.


What Pro Chef Kitchen Tools has to say about their product.

• READY TO BE THE ROCKSTAR OF YOUR NEXT PARTY OR HOLIDAY GATHERING? Every good host or hostess knows the real secret to an unforgettable party is delicious food! Let your inspired culinary creations run wild! This durable 6 piece set of magnetic storage tins will keep your favorite spices fresh for months on end.
  
  ARTS AND CRAFTS JUST GOT MORE FUN AND LESS MESSY! Enjoy craft time with your friends and family without turning your home into a disaster zone. Whether you're making a beaded necklace or a dream catcher, keep all of your supplies organized with this sturdy magnetic tin storage set. Perfect for holding beads, glitter and any other must-have materials that are essential to your creative process. Adjustable tray that lays flat or tilts, this storage tin set will fit the smallest of work spaces.
  
  SLEEK AND STYLISH DESIGN WILL LOOK GREAT IN YOUR KITCHEN! This set is designed to beautifully complement your modern stainless steel appliances. Adding a little extra shine to your kitchen never hurts. Keep your favorite spices organized by using the included storage tray, or secure individual tins to any metal surface with the magnetic bottoms. Extremely versatile, each tin is equipped with a twistable lid that pours and shakes, making them useful for a wide range of cooking applications.
  
  ORGANIZE YOUR OFFICE FOR ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY! A messy desk is a productivity killer. Eliminate this problem once and for all by organizing your office supplies with this stylish magnetic tin storage set. Ideal for holding paper clips, staples, tacks and any other supplies you might need. With an adjustable rack, these storage tins are designed to fit into tight spaces, so you won't have to worry about them taking over your desk. You won't have a tin left over after filling in your supplies.
  
  PRESERVE THE FRESHNESS AND TASTE OF YOUR FAVORITE SPICES! No one likes eating food with stale spices and you don't like cooking with them. These are food grade quality storage tins. Taste will be maximized in every meal you prepare. Use these storage tins for spices of all kinds: ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, basil, garlic, or anything else that brings your best dishes to life. Have more than 6 spices or herbs that you use on a regular basis? Add a second set of storage tins to your order.

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On the go art kit

I have to be honest my favorite part of this set is the color changing markers, which my 8 year old thought was amazing as well. This is the most used part of the set.

You get 53 pieces in all 12 Washable Color Marker Pens, 12 Color Pencils, 12 Oil Pastels, 8 Color Changers Markers, 4 Highlighters, Ruler and Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Mechanical Pencil with Pencil Lead Pack, with a case with a handle for on the go fun.

This is a great set to have on hand for what we call the fun bag which is a bag we take with us when go places to keep the children busy, but quite. 

We just change out a few items from time to time so they are always surprised by what is inside. 

You can find this 53 piece art kit on Amazon.


US Art Supply 53 Piece Children's Drawing and Marker Set

 - Excellent mix of markers, pencils and oil pastels that will allow kids to bring out their creative side
 - Perfect for the young aspiring artist to express their imagination while having fun doing it!

Set Contains: 12 Washable Color Marker Pens, 12 Color Pencils, 12 Oil Pastels, 8 Color Changers Markers, 4 Highlighters, Ruler and Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Mechanical Pencil with Pencil Lead Pack

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Orchid Origami

I learned how to do Origami when I was a little girl and through my time as a parent we have dabbled with it a bit our children.

This review for Orchid really opened me up to doing Origami myself as well as teaching my younger girls how to do now.

Over Christmas break I intend to take a few days teaching the girls how to origami from when I was little and then learn a few new designs.

This has tons of Origami Paper, 500 sheets in 10 different colors. Perfect for everyday of the year.


You can find Orchid Origami paper on Amazon.

What Orchid has to say about their product.

Orchid Origami Paper: Create, Share, and Have Fun!

Orchid Origami Paper is intended for origami paper folders of all ages and all skill levels. You can be young, old, a novice, or an experienced folder, but no matter what, you'll have fun and can find enjoyment from this unique paper crafting experience.
 

• ✔ BRIGHT COLORS: Comes in 10 beautiful, vibrant colors that will give you endless amounts of color combinations! Creativity goes beyond just the paper.
  ✔ HIGH QUALITY: Non-toxic and durable, everyone can get in the paper folding fun. Perfect for schools, teachers, or at-home use. (Not advisable for children under 3)
  ✔ EASY TO FOLD: The right amount of thickness allows you to bend, fold, and manipulate the paper to your desired effect, without superficial tearing.
  ✔ PERFECT SIZE: At 15cm x 15cm and 80 GSM of thickness, there's no better origami paper on the market for practicing and creating advance modular/intricate designs. And it won't curl at the edges!
  ✔ BUILD SKILLS AND HAVE FUN: Origami is about having fun, creating something new, and sharing your creations with friends and loved ones.

Our kit comes with everyone you need to start creating beautiful and original origami art. And for a LIMITED TIME we're offering a FREE origami eBook with every purchase of our paper!

These gorgeous folding papers feature 10 different vibrant colors that help you create unique works of art every time. Even more, the designs in our FREE origami eBook are simple enough for anyone to learn! You'll be a master origami craftsman in no time.

Orchid Origami Paper needs no glue, tape, strong, or wire; just pull out the folding sheets you like, follow the simple directions, and in no time you'll have created a unique work of art!

Though our paper may be simple, origami exemplifies the ability of the human mind to solve problems and create beautiful harmony. Not only will you feel relaxed and peaceful while you craft, you'll find new and interesting ways to create all kinds of new creatures and objects.

Now's the time to buy Orchid Origami Paper and start creating your own menagerie of paper pets. Fold by yourself, fold with a friend, or fold with your sister; no matter how you choose to do it, origami is an exciting pastime.

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Great Teacher Gift

A new favorite in our home and many schools are the liquid chalk markers which work really well and of course wipe off easily.

My girls like to use these on the windows, their wipe off boards, and even on some of their items like laptops.

Another great place to use these are on mirrors to leave messages to other family members and they can wipe it off when they get it.

The colors are bright, write smoothly, and are easy to get started.


You can find these Chalk Markers on Amazon.



Superior Quality chalk ink that provides bright and beautiful colors! And loads of FUN!
For artists, restaurants and bistros, kids and older kids :-)
REVERSIBLE 6mm TIP (wedge or bullet) with 2 extra tips included in the box, easy to clean and dust-free. Non-Toxic and Water Based.
PACK OF 10 CHALK PAINT PENS - the different colors are black, blue, brown, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow.
Liquid Chalk Markers for vinyl chalkboards, not designed for regular or painted chalkboards. Also great on other non-porous surfaces such as windows, glossy boards, LED boards, mirrors and more.

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Adhesive Vinyl Sheets

My husband had a great time learning to use and make things with both the Angel Craft Vinyl & Transfer Paper. He is in love and wants to get a die cutting machine when we have extra money.
Awesome ideas are just a step away. Below see how my husband uses both products without a die cutting machine, so if you are really talented, crafty, or any other host of creative and don't mind a little work you can use these products without spending money on a Die Cutting Machine.

Two awesome products that we are happy we were able to review, learn about, and use. We are hooked. So many things you can do from scrapbooking, crafts, decorating, lettering, etc.





DIMENSIONS: 2 Options 

1) 12 INCHES wide X 12 INCHES long, Calendered with 3 mil thickness.
2) 6 INCHES wide X 12 INCHES long, Calendered with 3 mil thickness.
ULTRA Gloss and VIBRANT colors in 35 different options!
USES: Home Decor, Signs, Letters, Banners, Striping, Decals, Window Graphics, Tiles, and so much more!
START USING ANGEL CRAFT VINYL SHEETS FOR ALL THOSE CRAFTING OR HOME DECORATION PROJECTS!

Angel Craft VINYL is made to last with premium quality and a strong 3 mil thickness. It is best used for INDOOR and OUTDOOR applications with a 5 year durability when properly displayed. This is the BEST assorted color pack you will ever buy! MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!

I really got tired of other brands out there going the "cheap" route with their adhesive backed vinyl and cutting corners so I started my own line of HIGH QUALITY adhesive calendered vinyl that is actually MADE IN the USA!

35 Gloss COLORS consist of: Gloss Black, Gloss White, Matte White, Matte Black, Brown, Magenta, Tomato Red, Tangerine, Sunbeam Yellow, Kelly Green, Blue, Plum, Wild Cardinal Red, Fiesta Pink, Teal, Violet, Royal Purple, Lavender, Beige, Silver, Medium Grey, Gold, Olympic Blue, Sapphire Blue, Sunflower, Lime Green, Dark Green, Red, Burgundy, Peacock, Flat Black, Matte Yellow, Poppy Red, Forest Green, & Azure Blue.

After you have cut your designs you then can use the Angel craft Transfer Paper (sold separately) to easily align your design on the wall or other smooth surfaces.

Great for Home Decor, Signs, Letters, Banners, Striping, Decals, Window Graphics, Tiles, and so much more!

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Herb Scissors

I am not good with sharp objects so I have stayed clear of fresh herbs but no more. X-Chef Herb Scissors changed that all for me. So easy to use fresh herbs, chives, etc. I love them. I also love that they come with a cover so I don't have to worry about my children sticking their hand in the Utensil drawer and getting a cut.

Fresh herbs in my recipes are just a step away. Now to grow a windowsill herb garden and I will be all set. These scissors can also be use for crafting, and other household needs.

You can find X-Chef Herb Scissors on Amazon.


Best Kitchen Gadget Ever!
Say good-bye to tedious cutting and chopping. Put your knives away!
Snip herbs directly onto plates and pans with this easy to use herb kitchen scissor
Garnish your meals like a pro! And do it fast-keeping flavors crisp and clean, all while preserving healthy benefits of fresh herbs
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
* Snip herbs directly onto pizza, salad, casseroles and soups
* Cut herbs without crushing, tearing or bruising
* Retain fresh flavors and healthy benefits of fresh herbs
* Save time with no hassle meal prep time and easy clean-up
* Five 3 inch stainless steel sharp blades cut perfectly sized pieces
* Sturdy plastic handle with protective, anti-abrasive TPR interior lining for soft, comfortable and cut-resistant grip
* Hard plastic cover protects the 5 blades and gives safe storage
* Cover doubles as a cleaning comb to brush away any herbs clinging to blades
* Dishwasher safe
* Use with Basil, Dill, Parsley, Rosemary, Chives, Mint, Cilantro; works with Onions, Mushrooms-even deli meat or dried fruit
* Good for arts, crafts, and shredding fabric or paper, too.
* Professional chef results with no mess or hassle!

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