Alright all your Thrifty shoppers!! Amazon has released their 2016 TOP 100 Holiday toy list for this season!! These are the best toys available for you! There are tons of different categories to choose from, so you can pick the best toys for your kiddos.
Need a quick and easy Halloween face painting idea? Here is a great DIY tutorial on an easy to follow Fall Colored Butterfly!
Directions:
1. Sanitize hands!
2. Choose a design Decide which colors you would like to use.
3. Start at the corner of the eye and fan out. Do this like an X.
4. Then add the outter part of the wings in a second color.
5. Blend the two together lightly.
5. Draw the body, antennae, and outline the butterfly with as much or as little detail as you like.
6. Add gems or glitter as you wish.
7. You may like to add some color to the lips as a finishing touch.
**Member to use a Q tip for the lips for hygiene reasons**
**It is important to remember and clean out your brushes and sponges and dry them well**
Let’s us know in the comments below what you thought about this fun and easy to follow DIY Butterfly! If you liked this one, check out our other DIY’s here! Have fun and Happy Crafting!
How many of you start Christmas shopping this early? I have never been one to do that until last year! Check out this great deal on LEGO Friends 41131 Advent Calendar Building Kit (218 Piece) for only $21.59 plus free shipping! Order yours today before time runs out!
Do you want to add a little flair to your Fall decor but tight on a budget? I love money saving decorating ideas like these Fall Mason Jars! They set a great ambiance in the room too! Below you will find a list of materials and directions!
Materials:
*Mason Jars
*Corn Kernels
*Acorns
*Plastic Pumpkins
*Votive Candles
*Glass Votive Holders
Directions:
1. Place candle into votive holders and place votive holders in jars.
2. Add your decor around the votive holders almost to the top of the holders.
3. Place candle where you prefer and light!
I had some mason jars at home from other projects and the rest of the supplies I was able to find at the Dollar Store!!
Let us know in the comments below what you thought about this fun and festive DIY! For for cute ideas click here! Remember to be creative and have fun! Happy Crafting!
Are your kids going through more cups than you seem to own? I feel like I am constantly washing a new cup every 5 minutes! Not anymore, thanks to this brilliant Magnetic Cup DIY! I have tried this with several different methods, but this works the best! Below you will find a list of materials and directions!
Materials:
*Plastic Cup (you can find these for $0.97 at Walmart or the Dollar Store)
*Magnets (you can find these at the Dollar Store too!)
*Hot Glue Gun & Sticks
Directions:
1. Simply take your clean up and hot glue 2 magnets on the sides on the cup. Remember to place them on the same side just a few inches apart.
2. Let the glue dry!
3. Stick to fridge!
These are the simplest DIY and life hacks for this busy mom! Let me know what you thought of this FUN and EASY DIY in the comments below! I love hearing from our readers! In the mean time check out our other DIY’s here! Happy Crafting!
Are you wanting to spruce up your desk area? Are you needing a bit more organization? If so, then you will want to check out this fun DIY Desk Organizer! I have included a video that give a complete list of materials and easy to follow step by step instructions!
Materials:
*Cardboard
*Ruler
*Paper Napkins
*Hot Glue Gun & Sticks
*Exacto Knife
*Cord
Let us know in the comments below what you thought about this fun DIY! Check out our others over here! Remember to have fun! Happy Crafting!
We all love to shop and save, and Thanksgiving and Black Friday are the two hottest days! Yes, it’s true that there has been a trend in recent years to start the Black Friday Frenzy by 4 or 5pm on Thanksgiving Day. Some retailers, however, are changing the game! This year, several big retailers like Apple, Barnes & Noble, Nordstrom and T.J. Maxx. have decided they are taking the day off and encouraging employees and shoppers alike to spend more time with family. Below you’ll find a current list of all the stores that will be closed November 24th. Check back, as I am sure this list will update!
A.C. Moore
AAFES
Academy Sports + Outdoors
American Girl
AT&T (Customer Service closed; select retail locations closed)
Barnes & Noble
Bed Bath & Beyond (Select locations)
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Burlington Coat Factory
Cabela’s (Retail closed; call centers open)
Christmas Tree Shops (Select locations)
Costco
Crate and Barrel
Dillard’s
GameStop
Gardner-White Furniture
Guitar Center
Hhgregg
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
HomeGoods
IKEA
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
Jos. A. Bank
Lowe’s
Mall of America
Marshalls
Mattress Firm
Menards
Mills Fleet Farm
Navy Exchange
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Rack
Office Depot
Outdoor Research
P.C. Richard & Son
Patagonia
Petco
PetSmart
Pier 1 Imports
Publix
Raymour and Flanagan Furniture
Sam’s Club
Sierra Trading Post
Staples
The Container Store
T.J. Maxx
Tractor Supply
Von Maur