Category: DIY

Sponge Sailboat Craft for Kids Project!

Want to make a craft with your kids this weekend? If so, you must take a look at this Sponge Sailboat Craft for Kids project! Isn’t this such a neat idea? I am planning on making this craft next weekend with my own children. If you’d like to make these sponge sailboats too, be sure to pick up the following supplies:

• Sponges -Used Ocelo brand, and they were 4.5″ x 3″ x 1/2″
• Wood Skewers -used 8″ skewers but 12″ is fine
• construction paper
• scissors
• wire cutters
• glue

For additional directions on making this sailboat craft, be sure to visit the Easy Peasy & Fun Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this project in the comment section below. We love to hear from our readers!

Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe!

Need some more healthy recipes to make this summer instead of eating out? I know that I do! You must try this Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta dish, because it’s yummy and very filling. I recently made this dish for dinner and my husband loved it. Plus, he loves eating shrimp. Do you like seafood pasta recipes as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 12 ounces whole-wheat linguine or similar thin pasta noodles
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 shallot, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh or frozen raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, and patted dry (if frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided (use less if sensitive to spice)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 12 ounces frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables of your choice, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
• Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 small lemons
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

For further directions on making this Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe, be sure to visit the Well Plated Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe, because we love to hear from our readers.

Make Your Own Peppermint Cooling Spray!

During these summer months, walking just a few feet can make me start sweating! I recently tried this Homemade Peppermint Cooling Spray and it helped me cool down. No joke! I’ve been using this all summer and it is fabulous and easy to make because you only need two ingredients. Want to make this cooling spray as well?  If so, here are the supplies that you’ll need:

• 2 oz Water
• 3-5 Drops Of Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil

For additional directions on making this cooling spray, be sure to visit the Shaken Together Life Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this project. We love to hear from our readers.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad Recipe!

Want to make a summer salad for an upcoming barbecue or get together? If so, you should try this yummy-looking Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad recipe! I have not yet made this salad dish, but it looks delicious and easy to make. Want to make this recipe as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 recipe Avocado Lime Ranch dressing or Garlic & Herb Buttermilk dressing
• 9 cups roughly chopped green leaf or romaine lettuce, divided
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 large poblano or green bell pepper seeded and diced
• 1 {12 oz} frozen corn, steamed and cooled
• 6 medium tomatoes, 5 chopped and 1 sliced into wedges for garnish
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 cup roasted chicken, roughly chopped
• 3 green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this dish, we love to hear from our readers.

Ice Paint Super Summer Fun DIY Project!

Want a way to cool off this summer with your kiddos? If so, you must check out this Ice Paint Super Summer Fun DIY Project! I have not yet made this craft with my children, but it looks fun to make. Plus, you do not need many supplies to make this project. Want to make this as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following:

• Washable paint
• An ice cube tray
• Optional: water and/or kool-aid

PS: I was able to find all of these supplies at my local Dollar Tree store!

For additional directions on making this DIY project, be sure to visit the Growing A Jeweled Rose Webpage for additional details. Let us know what you thought of this summer idea in the comment section below. We love to hear from our readers.