Tag: Family Life

Upcycled Nuts and Bolts Heart Craft! Great For Father’s Day!

Want to have your kids make a unique present for Father’s Day, June 19th? If so, then check out this Upcycled Nuts and Bolts Heart Craft. If your husband has these nuts and bolts in the garage, then make a craft with it. Plus, this will be an amazing DIY for your kids to enjoy. I plan to make this in June! Here is what you’ll need for this fun project:

• Canvas
• Nuts and Bolts, Nails, Washers, Screws, etc.
• Wooden Letters (optional) that spell the word that you choose.
• Non-toxic Heavy Duty Glue (Lots of glue and not school glue)
• Spray Paint
• A covered, well ventilated work space.

What Father’s Day gifts do you plan to make this year? Let us know in the comments below and maybe some of our readers will find them useful. For additional directions on making this unique craft for Dad, be sure to visit the Mosswood Connections Webpage!

Lemon Curd Puff Pastries Recipe!

Want to make a new and relatively easy recipe this weekend? If so, be sure to make this delicious Lemon Curd Puff Pastries Recipe and enjoy the lemony goodness! Plus, you only need four ingredients, wohoo! Want to make this yourself? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need for this treat:

• 2 small boxes JELL-O cook & serve lemon pudding
• 1 package of frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 lemon
• 1 tub Cool Whip

For additional directions on making this yummy treat, be sure to visit the Mom By The Beach Webpage for details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers.

7 Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil!

If you are like me, then you absolutely love coconut oil! I’ve used this product for my hair, nails, food, and so much more! However, sometimes I have some extra that I do not know what to do with. Here are just some gift ideas that you can make with coconut oil:

1. DIY Natural Baby Bottom Balm
2. Coconut Soap by Soap 
3. Brown Sugar Lip Scrub 
4. Natural DIY Sensitive Skin Cleanser
5. Homemade Headache Salve 
6. Homemade Eye Cream by Homemade 
7. Firming and Softening DIY Body Scrub 

Thanks to Premeditated Leftovers, Recipes 101, Crafting E, Beauty and the Foodie, Confessions of an Overworked Mom, Homemade for Elle, and Pure Ella for these ideas! For directions on how to make these DIY projects, be sure to click on the links above.

50 Simple Salads Recipes!

Having a light salad during the summer can be an amazing treat! So, I thought I’d find some more recipes to try! I’ve tried the first three salads on this list already and absolutely loved them! Plus, it is great to have a healthy treat during the warmer months instead of ice cream. If you are interested in making one yourself, here are a few that sound good:

1. Spicy Carrot Salad
2. Asian Apple Slaw
3. Tomato-Peach Salad
4. Creole Green Beans
5. Herb Salad
6. Squash and Orzo Salad
7. Champagne Greens
8. Watercress-Fruit Salad
9. Caesar Salad
10. Hearty Tuna Salad
And More!!!

For details on how to make one of these recipes, click here! Let us know what you think of the recipes we’ve been posting, we love to hear from our readers!

Patriotic Caramel Pretzel Bites Recipe!

Plan on celebrating Memorial Day on May 30th? If so, you can make these Patriotic Caramel Pretzel Bites for your family. I’ve made a similar recipe last year and my extended family enjoyed them immensely! It was nice to honor my family who served in the military. Want to make this as well? Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Hanover Pretzel Snaps
• Hershey Kisses
• Caramel Candy
• Red White and Blue Holiday M&M Candy mix

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Two Sisters Crafting Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this delicious recipe, because we love to hear from our readers.