Can you believe Mother’s Day is just around the corner? My kids just love making homemade crafts for Mother’s Day. Its always fun to see what they come up with! I’m the type of mom who will proudly wear a noodle necklace and cash in those homemade coupons, and this year I thought it would be fun to make a Mother’s Day necklace with my kids using painted wood beads. I loved how they turned out and they are so simple to make! Moms, grandmas, Aunts or sisters are sure to adore this fun accessory as a gift.
Archives for April 2016
Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards ~ Hand-lettered in Style (she: Liz)
Download these free, printable, hand-lettered “My Mother is …” cards to put together a fun twist on traditional Mother’s Day Cards.
Mother’s Day Movie – A Fun Night Out with the Girls! (she: Liv)
The moms (and one Mr. Mom) in The Mother’s Day movie come from different walks of life and they, too, have to reconcile their personal approach to parenting with that of others. They have to contend with blended families, feelings of inadequacy and rely support of others when life doesn’t go as planned. I can’t wait to see it in theaters for a girls’ night!
Service to Sherman ~ A Surprising Lesson, A Change of Heart (he: Dan)
Service rarely takes convenience into consideration. No, it is a fact that in most cases, service is highly inconvenient. I admit that too often I thought of the inconvenience of the service I was providing Deanne’s grandfather, Sherman, over the last eight plus years.
DIY Mickey Ears (she: Adelle)
You could spend a fortune purchasing Mickey and Minnie Ears for the whole family, or you could make your own for a fraction of the cost. They’re really easy to make, and it’s fun to be able to personalize each set!
Hawaiian Haystacks with a Creamy Garlic Chicken Sauce (she: Leesh & Lu)
This is something we ate growing up, so eating it always makes me feel a bit nostalgic. Lu concocted this amazing garlic chicken sauce as a refreshing change from the customary of chicken soup that is often used in Hawaiian haystacks. Speaking of haystacks, what do you call this dish? When my husband’s family says “haystacks” they are referring to what I call “frito chili pie/walking tacos”. I’m just going to call it delicious.
20 Brilliant Things About YOUR Mom ~ A Fun and Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift Idea! (she: Veronica)
I’ve been thinking about Mother’s Day lately. I don’t know about you, but I always struggle with ideas to do for my mom. If you look on Pinterest, there are so many fun ideas that you can do with your little kids for Mother’s Day. But, to be honest, those aren’t the ideas I’m needing help with. I need help with ideas for MY OWN mom. If you were to ask her what she would like, she will never tell you anything. But, this year I’ve come up with a fun Mother’s Day gift idea and I’m so excited to share it with you!
Sabbath Activities – Write a Letter! (she: Rachel)
Sabbath Activities – Write a letter on the Sabbath with one (or all!) of these fun templates Rachel created! Hello, OSSS readers! This is Rachel, from The Mormon Home, back again to share one of my favorite Sabbath activities with all of you today. I will never forget the long Sunday afternoons of my childhood. […]
Gnocchi Recipe – With Creamy Pesto and Veggies (she: Mara)
Hello! It’s Mara, back again from Put on Your Cake Pants. Today’s recipe, creamy pesto gnocchi, is well-suited for spring, when we’re getting more hours of daylight and we’re eager to spend them out of doors…or at least out of the kitchen!
15 Fun DIY Summer Flip Flops (she: Mariah)
The weather is finally starting to warm up (hallelujah!) and before we know it everyone will be breaking out the shorts and flip flops! Time to start thinking about shaving those legs again and doing something about that chipped toenail polish! 😉 If you’re looking for a fun summer craft to do with you kids, check out these fun ways to dress up flip flops. Turn those plain Jane flips flops into something unique and attention-grabbing!
Yard Work – Man-Sized Fails (he: Dan)
If you can’t learn from my hacks, since I have none, please learn from my mistakes. If it pleases the audience, I have prepared a few of my more memorable home and yard fails for your reading pleasure. Perhaps you will find a lesson within each.
How to Create Your Dream Home in a Simple Way (she: Sariah)
What is the home of your dreams? Maybe your mind immediately wanders through your Pinterest boards of beautiful, spacious homes, white cabinets and striking marble counter tops. Perhaps eye catching decor, fun nooks, entertainment areas and play areas with perfectly organized toys and books and on and on.