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Celebrating the New School Year: 5 Fun Ideas!

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:05:07 +0000

Ah, the scent of new notebooks, the feel of crisp pages, and the excitement of seeing friends after a long summer. The new school year is not just a return to routine, but a chance to embark on new adventures and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. And why not celebrate this new beginning? If you’re wondering how to usher in the school year with a bang, I’ve got some vibrant back-to-school … Continue Reading...

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Rainy Day Crafts

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:00:28 +0000

Rainy Day Crafts for Kids

Rainy spring days are upon us and it means that outdoor play is might be spotty. So what do you do to entertain your kids when they are cooped up indoors on those rainy days? The answer is– crafts. All the kids that I know absolutely love making things and you can achieve some great results for not much money. It is also a great way for the whole … Continue Reading...

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Updated: Simple DIY Umbrella Stand

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 30 May 2017 21:19:00 +0000

I created a super quick and inexpensive simple DIY umbrella stand after our glass top patio table blew over. The table left little shards of tempered glass all over my patio! After that, I decided I did not want to get another glass table top. We opted for an outdoor love seat, two chairs, and a coffee table. However, we didn’t have anywhere to put our umbrella. We have little to no shade in our … Continue Reading...

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DIY monogram wedding favor tags

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:00:29 +0000

First design you monogram on any program that you have. I used photoshop.

The font I used was Janda Celebration Script. The P is size 110 and the J&K is size 50.

The date is font Vijaya in size 30.

After you design your monogram and date then print them out on cardstock in the color of you choice. I chose ivory for these.

I then cut out each monogram in a rectangle around

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{Real Party} Lord of the Rings Inspired Party

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:49:52 +0000

We were asked to help celebrate a lucky little boy’s 8th birthday on Saturday October 26. The party was held at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, TX. The theme, Lord of the Rings.

Once i heard the the theme, I was super excited. LOTR is one of my favorite trilogies and I just love the franchise! So, when his mom, Aimee, who happens to my very best friend and creative assistant here at Creative

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DIY Halloween Mobiles

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:00:26 +0000

We are continuing our craftiness with these super easy and super spooky DIY Halloween Mobiles. We spent our morning crafting these spooky monsters out of toilet paper rolls and some paint. My 4 year old loved painting and making his monster super scary and insisted on hanging them in his room. No complaints there!

What you need:

Empty toilet paper rolls (at least 3)

Paint and paintbrushes

scrap book or construction paper

scissors

glue

ribbon … Continue Reading...

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{Real Event} Rustic Wedding Event

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:00:28 +0000

A few weeks ago, my very best friend and assistant here at Creative Designs by Toni, was asked by one of her classmates to help her plan her upcoming wedding. She asked me to help with a few details and to help her on the day of. Of course I said yes. So after months and months of planning, decorating, shopping, making phone calls, sending emails, and more planning the big day was finally here.… Continue Reading...

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{DIY} Glitter Glue Spider Webs

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:32:49 +0000

It’s almost Halloween and we are deep into the Halloween crafting at our house. If you are a Pinterest addict like me, I am sure you have seen this craft floating around on there as well. It seems super easy right?? Just as ALL pinterest projects seem simple enough, we thought we would try this one out.

What you will need:

Wax Paper

Glue, not a glue stick

Pencil/pen optional

Glitter

(Can you glitter glue

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Revisiting 100 Things to Do this Summer

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:54:29 +0000

Before the summer officially started we created a list of 100 things to do this summer, view post here. Now that summer is officially over, I looked back over the last few months and I hope that we created some fun and lasting memories for my boys to keep with them. Of the 100 things, we managed to fit in 43 of these activities.

1. Cloud Watching – WE SAW LOTS OF PUPPIES … Continue Reading...

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Homemade Doggy Treats

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:15:59 +0000

Our 5 year old golden retriever has battled allergies for the last four years and drug after drug, food after food, nothing has seemed to help ease his symptoms so I had this bright idea to completely change and alter his diet. I started with homemade dog treats. I figured, if I could do this and he likes them, making his own dog food shouldn’t be that bad. During one of our Twitter chats {every … Continue Reading...

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DIY Race Track

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:06:04 +0000

My husband and I built this race track for our boys out of materials we had stored in the garage. It was very simple and took only a few hours, minus the painting time.

We took a long piece of plywood that we cut into 3 pieces. 2 for sides and one for base.

A long skinny piece of wood, 1×4, cut in half for the posts.

Some flat wood molding we did have to … Continue Reading...

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Back to School Interview

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:53:21 +0000

Ready to head back to school? This year start a new tradition with a Back to School Interview. This is a fun way to track your child’s growth in school and something to look back on in years to come. I found this awesome FREE back to school interview download from the oh so sweet, Giggles Galore. I printed out a few copies and will have my boys fill them out right at the … Continue Reading...

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DIY – Chalkboard Closet Doors

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:49:03 +0000

I saw this really cute idea for painting closet doors with chalkboard paint and thought my oldest would love it because she has been asking me to paint one full wall in her bedroom with the special paint. I was hesitant because she is always looking to change her room around {she is like her mom…always in need of a change} and thought trying to cover up that chalkboard paint would be next to impossible, … Continue Reading...

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Cupcake liners & Coffee Filter Art

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:27:49 +0000

Summer is the best time to learn more about the sea: sea coral, sea anemones, blowfish, jellyfish, and much more. Take your kiddos to library and pick-up some good books about the sea and different types of sea creatures. It’s astonishing to read the many interesting facts, you, too will learn– at times a little too interesting.
***There really should be a warning label in some of these ‘educational’ books. ATTENTION: Parents you are about … Continue Reading...

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Trash to Chalk Board {Repurposed Puzzle}

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:05:46 +0000

DON’T throw out those old wooden puzzles your kiddos have out grown, you know the ones with their abc’s and shapes. Those little beauties are great to make chore charts, and keep kiddos busy with chalk.

Here’s how:

Flip over the wooden puzzle wipe it down and spray paint with chalkboard spray paint.

Let it dry and add a hook {if you’d like}, I used braided yarn and hot glued it to the back … Continue Reading...

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DIY Games for Angry Birds Fans

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:07:40 +0000

Create these DIY Games for your Angry Bird fan at home using products you may have at home.

Create this game using empty soda cans, painted green and mini plastic balls painted as well. For more information on this please visit A Life Designed.

No soda cans??? You can create the same thing using soup or veggie cans. Found on Keeping it Simple.

You can use red cones to make … Continue Reading...

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