Fun Cinco de Mayo Party Activities and Recipe from Chef Ingrid Hoffman @SimplyIngrid #CokeFiesta

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Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and I can’t think of a better reason to party, especially right before summer comes rolling along, than to celebrate the freedom and democracy Mexican-Americans achieved …

Create Festive Works of Easter Egg Art with PAAS and Heinz and Help Make a Difference for Make-A-Wish

I received PAAS egg decorating kits, Color Cups, and Heinz Distilled White Vinegar to decorate our Easter eggs. No other compensation was received, and opinions are my own.

Each Easter season, Americans collectively dye and decorate more than 180 million eggs. That is a lot of eggs, and an epic amount …

Scrappy Fabric Tucked Christmas Trees Craft Tutorial

A festive (and easy!) Christmas craft that won’t break the bank!

Fun AND simple, these charming little trees make a great homemade gift and add a punch of personality to your Christmas decor. They are a perfect way to let your creativity shine this holiday season!

You will need

Styrofoam cone; available in various sizes and easily found at any crafting store. I …

“Frankenweenie” Pumpkin Carving Cutouts

Tim Burton’s most recent movie Frankenweenie was released in theaters on October 5th (has anyone seen it? Thoughts?) If you and your family love getting into the Halloween spirit, Frankenweenie is a great choice for a family movie that will do just that.

If you’re going to pick …

“Frankenweenie” Halloween Masks and Spooky Recipes

Frankenweenie will be released in US theaters TOMORROW! This is exciting, especially since we have been talking about this movie for months. In that time, we have been treated to movie teasers, fun activity sheets and games, and even a couple of educational science experiments. To add to all …

How to Give Your Outdoor Living Space a Facelift with Repurposed Items

Most homeowners are always looking for new ways to improve their landscaping and backyard. It provides a place to relax, play, and entertain, as well as adding value to the home itself while boosting the appearance of the home. A little curbside appeal goes a long way in beautifying a …

“Frankenweenie” Science Experiments and New Video Spot

Tim Burton’s upcoming animated film Frankenweenie is a tale all about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring him back to life. Victor’s success doesn’t just bring his lovable dog back, but also causes him some …

“Frankenweenie” Trailer and Family Activity Sheets

If there is one Disney movie I have been anticipating the longest–and with the most excitement–it is definitely Frankenweenie. I was actually introduced to Frankenweenie well before I started seeing the theatrical posters and trailers for this movie. In fact, it was originally released in 1984 as a short film. I …

Inspire Creativity and Bright Ideas with AstroBrights — Give a Brighter Year Sweepstakes #goastrobrights

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine.

Creativity can spawn from even the smallest, seemingly insignificant things in life, and magnificent and inspiring art can be created from just about anything. …

Learn How to Dry Flowers and Make Valentine’s Memories Last

Receiving a Valentine’s Day bouquet never grows old. As time wears on, however, there’s nothing quite so sad as tossing out that floral memory.

If you know how to dry flowers, however, that special bouquet needn’t end up at the county dump or in your compost bin. The process is simple and can be achieved by air drying or using a microwave. Here’s how.

6 Inspiring Homemade Host/Hostess Gift Ideas

The Thanksgiving dinner preparation freak outs and nuttiness officially began yesterday when the turkeys came out of the freezer to begin thawing. Understandably, everyone has been talking about holiday dinner prep, sharing recipes, and it seems that everyone is just a little on edge; but that’s just how the holidays go, right? I have also been very fortunate to talk …

Quick How To: Cereal Box Pencil Case

Now that the kids have been back in school for a few weeks, you’re probably seeing all the nice, new, clean school supplies that were bought for the school year wear down a little throughout the daily wear and tear they get from being lugged around school, home …