My Favorite Blogs for Boston.com Today was my last day as the Featured Parent Blogger on Boston.com (Boston Globe). It was really fun answering so many questions about myself and my little blog, and those that KNOW me, understand that I DON’T like to ‘toot my horn’ too much! Boston.com gave me the forum to […]
DIY – You Can Make It – Cork Napkin Rings & Trivet
Cork Napkin Rings & Trivet An old tile trivet frame that I found at a thrift store for $1 and some fabric napkin rings from a discount store (4 for $1) – add the magic of some cut corks and whala! Here is what you need: * Corks – the more the better – I […]
Boston Featured Parent Blogger Announcement
Exciting News at Mom’s LifesaversMom’s Lifesavers is the Featured Parent Blogger at Boston.com And this isn’t just ALL THE GREAT NEWS! Just TODAY we are celebrating 400 blog posts at Mom’s Lifesavers Blog! It’s a BIG WEEK FOR US! Bonnie and I are overjoyed that you are here with us. We are so excited to […]
DIY – Tiki Necklaces!
Simple, Affordable and Fun! Do-It-Yourself Model Magic Charms Here is what you need:*Plastic Ice Cube Trays – We used Tiki Shaped that we got at the DollarTree*Model Magic – from Crayola*Eye Screws – we got ours at the local hardware store*Arleene’s Original Tacky Glue*Cord – We used hemp that we purchased at A.C. Moore in the […]
Parachute Cord Flip Flops
Flip Flops Embellished with Paracord! Here’s what you need: Sharp scissors Lighter Paracord Flip Flops We even made our first video to show you how! You can check the video out here or we also have step by step photos below. Let us know how yours turn out! Leave a comment – we would love […]
DIY – Mini Figure Display
Make Your Own Display Rack!Got bricks? We do! We have more Mini Figures than I know what to do with – so my son and I built this easy DIY display to show off his favorites. Here is what you need: * Pegboard – we had the nice guy at the giant hardware store cut […]
Crayon Melting Art!!!
Crayon Melting Art My Tween daughter decided to make this creative art project and produce a little video for you! I’m so proud of her! This is the perfect art project for your preteen! Take a look!
The Vintage Bazaar – Pettengill Farm
Pettengill Farm – Salisbury, MaJune 22 – 23, 2013The Vintage Bazaar – Family Fun Favorite DON’T MISS THE SEPTEMBER VINTAGE BAZAAR! September 21 & 22, 2013 A family favorite of ours and we get pretty much ALL OUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE! I NEVER miss this fabulous event at Pettengill Farm in Salisbury, Massachusetts. […]
Beeswax Sculpting
Salamander Sculpture Using Knetbienenwachs Beeswax So cool it could only come from bees! Bees are all the buzz and beeswax is no exception.You’ve played with dough, clay, colored baking clay, etc – wait till you try this! TIP – A little goes a LONG way – there are no extra flake off pieces like with […]
Blossoms In Bottles
Look at what my sister gave me – some blossoms in a bottle! (Doesn’t the chipped paint on my house shingles make it look even more vintage? Haha) It is a simple ‘up-cycled’ jelly jar with some wire wrapped around the mouth, there is a ‘loop’ made of wire to hang it on the back […]
