Tag: Crafts

Hey Parents! Kids are getting ready to head back to school, but not before you hear one more “MOM I AM BORED!”. Stop boredom in its tracks with this super fun and inexpensive DIY! You can can find all the materials need at your local dollar store or you pantry!

Materials:
*Bags of marshmallows
*Toothpicks
*Bead (optional)

Directions:
1. Open bag of marshmallows and divide toothpicks among kids.
2. Start building!

It is really that simple! You can give them ideas if you want like, build a square, or how high can you make it without falling! The options are endless! My son tends to eat more of the marshmallows that actually building with them, but it does keep them occupied for a while!

If you liked this fun and easy DIY then check out our others here! Let us know how much fun you had with these! We would love to see what kind of creations your kids come up with! Happy building!

Sea Breeze Bath Bombs Recipe!

Have you ever been to the Lush store? If not, they have fun bath bombs. Basically, its scenty soap that dissolves in the bath water. They’re amazing, but so expensive! So, why not make your own at home?! These make fun anniversary or birthday gifts. If you’d like to make one of these bath bombs as well, then be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

• 1 cup of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of citric acid
• 1 tbsp of cornstarch
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp lake coloring
• 1 tbsp apricot kernel oil
• 10-12 drops essential oil
• Witch Hazel
• Rubbing Alcohol

These are just some of the basic ingredients. You can add glitter or other essential oils to make your bath bomb unique. Let us know what bath bomb you’ve made and what you think of this idea.

For additional directions or other recipes, be sure to visit the One Essential Community Webpage! 

Homemade Wallpaper Remover (2 Ingredients)!

Need to remove wallpaper? If so, I found an easy remedy that should help everyone! You can remove wallpaper with only two ingredients! Plus, you probably already have these supplies at home. Isn’t that great and thrifty? If you plan on removing wallpaper in your home, be sure to pick up the following supplies:

• 2 C Water
• 1/8 C Downy Laundry Softener

PS: I’ve actually found tiny bottles of Downy Softener at my local Dollar Tree.

For further direction on how to make this mix, be sure to visit the Texas Daisy Webpage for more details. Let us know if this post was helpful to you in the comment section below. As always, we’d love to know.

DIY Gelatin Protein Treatment!

Do you have naturally curly hair or have a hard time keeping your hair healthy? If so, you should try this homemade DIY Gelatin Protein Treatment. This left my hair feeling both shiny and gorgeous. Want to try out this protein treatment too? If so, be sure to have the following supplies:

• 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey

For additional directions on making this DIY project, be sure to visit the Home Grown And Healthy Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this treatment, because we love to hear from the success of our readers.

Have you ever wanted to design something of your own? Well thanks to Babybel now you have the chance to! Get ready because these go fast! There is a limited supply each day and it’s over in a matter of a few minutes! Can you be fast enough? Go here!