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Easy Kids Craft Ideas | Under Five Materials Needed!

March 20, 2020 No Comments

Easy Kids Crafts

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Entertaining toddlers and young kids when they’re stuck inside can be a pretty big feat.

You can definitely catch yourself going crazy trying to keep their attention, keep them in one spot and let their brains and creativity flow.

These craft ideas all need less than five materials each, are simple and can be executed with not a lot of effort.

As a former preschool teacher, I’ve tried all of these crafts before and can confirm they’re super easy to execute, the kids love them and they turn out super cute.

Crafts are a great additive to learning – read a book, share some facts, then create the related craft! It keeps them engaged and excited about the learning process.

So whether you’re on the hunt for some new fun craft ideas, are going a little insane trying to entertain some young children, or want some new artwork to spruce up your walls, these craft ideas are sure to be a hit with the kiddos.

Holiday

How To Stick To A Budget This Christmas

November 7, 2019 No Comments

Budget for Christmas

Oh the holidays – how we love them so. The fun, the family, the get together’s – there’s so much magic this time of year.

But with the holidays tends to come some unnecessary debt. From the mountain of gifts you’re purchasing, outfit changes for all occasions, potluck prep – the dollars spent tend to add up.

And there’s nothing worse to go into the new year with than waaay less money you intended to, and credit card bills racked up.

Though it’s so much fun to attend and participate in all the festive activities, there are some easy ways to stick to a budget and save some money this holiday season.

These little tips and tricks should help to relieve some of the financial stress that comes with this time of year, but still enjoy the festivities with your loved ones.

DIY's, Home

IKEA Hacks For Every Room In Your House

March 21, 2019 No Comments

IKEA Hacks

Being in my mid-twenties, I’m right smack in the middle of still having a bunch of the furniture I moved out with (aka hand me downs and good old IKEA).

Now having my own place for quite a while now, I’ve been on the hunt to slowly start updating my furniture more towards my style and away from the typical college student set-up (I’m lookin’ at you black-brown).

When I mentioned slowly updating, I meant slow. It’s been well over a year of getting new furniture and I’ve gotten maaaaybe 4 pieces. With many more to go.

Furniture is expensive man!

It’s not easy to justify dropping hundreds on a new kitchen table when you’re still trying to establish your career and you’ve got bills to pay (and other fun things to do).

Wedding

How To Throw The Best Bachelorette Ever

March 4, 2018 No Comments

Bachelorette

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When you’re in your twenties, pretty much everyone around you starts getting engaged and married. It’s such a fun and busy time! And then comes the question you’re so excited to hear – Will you in my bridal party!?

OF COURSE you’re ecstatic and so so happy, but then the stress of having some actual jobs to do will set in.

You want this whole experience to be so fun and exciting for your bride; you don’t want to go into mounds of debt; and you have your own life to worry about too.

The key is staying organized and reminding yourself that this is all supposed to be about fun and celebrating your bride!

Here’s a few of my tips to planning a wonderful bachelorette your bride is sure to love.