I have never made a wreath before, but I keep seeing beautiful wreaths on various craft pages. I am ready to try one, but this is Lazy Crafting, so it has to be simple and able to be made with supplies already on hand. Final verdict: Scrap Fabric Wreath. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you…
Children are now at home for the foreseeable future. What does that mean about at home learning, especially while parents are also trying to work? One idea that can help everyone is Accomplishment Charts. We’re only a few days into this, and we’ve already seen a lot of schedules posted about how to do at home learning with our kids. But for some families, many of those schedules feel overwhelming, and too rigid. It may seem like a small difference, but for…
Here we are. It’s an unprecedented time when we are trying to figure out a new way to live in the world. It’s overwhelming and there has been plenty of information to try to fill the gap. For parents who now find themselves with children at home for the foreseeable future, I’ve seen some great schedules posted about how to do at home learning with our kids. Yet for many, trying to balance working from home with kids out of…
It only happens once every 4 years (and sometimes, once every 8 years)! To keep the excitement going all month, create a Leap Day Tear-Off Countdown Calendar! (Free file at the bottom of this post.) Little, my youngest child, was born on Leap Day. Let me tell you, I knew very little about the day until she came along. Did you know that according to History.com, about 4.1 million people around the world have been born on Feb. 29? Or…
It only happens once every 4 years (and sometimes, once every 8 years!) In honor of Leap Year 2020, here are 29 Facts About Leap Day. 1. A Leap Year happens every 4 years. 2. The Earth takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds to travel around the sun, just a smidgen longer than a calendar year. 3. The ancient Egyptians first realized the solar year and the man-made calendar were not always in sync. 4….
A vision board is a powerful tool that can help you set clear goals and focus on achieving those goals. It’s also a fun and easy craft project! Check out the Top Five Crazy-Cheap Tools You Need to Make a Vision Board Today (seriously low-cost!) at the bottom of this post. Do vision boards really work? Yes! A vision board works because it forces you to visualize your future every time you look at it. There is countless research and anecdotes about…
When you’re short on time, these quick and easy bag tags make cute, fun gifts. They’re good for any season, but especially for the holiday season. (Free file at the end of this post!) Each year, my list grows longer. And this year, we decided to make a gift for all the girls on the ice hockey team. Since all 3 of my girls play…on 3 different divisions… that’s a lot of gifts. We need to make it cute and…
Gratitude makes people happier. Studies consistently show that people who practice gratitude have more positive emotions, have better health, handle adversity better, and have stronger relationships. Gratitude matters. But gratitude takes practice. (For help getting started, check out my free gratitude starters at the end of this post!) Did I ever tell you the time I was feeling pretty sorry for myself? What does that have to do with gratitude? It’s kind of a long story, but if you can…
A Gratitude Jar can be one of the most simple crafts. It can also be a powerful tool to create positive changes in your life. Sometimes called a Moments Jar, Joy Jar, Happiness Jar, or Good Times Jar, a Gratitude Jar can help you practice gratitude and lead a happier life. (Free printables at the end of this post!) What is Gratitude and Why Does it Matter? The dictionary tells us that gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness…
Mason jars are a great craft staple. Combined with decoupage (a visual art that decorates an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it), you can create a Decoupage Jar for beautiful storage or home decor. The first decoupage project that I can remember was in first grade. My Girl Scout troop was planning a puppet show. For the puppet heads, we used light bulbs covered in decoupage. Then we each drew a face on our light bulb. To make…