The back to school prep continues!  We were looking for a way to bring some new life and personality into the same ol’ school supplies.  An activity all 3 kiddos can participate in? Yes, please! We will show you how to make DIY Shrinky Dink Pins.

Shrinky Dink Creative Pack of 10 sheets Ruff n’Ready- $5.56 on amazon
ArtMinds Dual Tip Permanent Markers – $11.99 from Michaels or similar ones online here 
Jewelry Pins $2.99 from Michaels or these pin backs online

Scissors, Aluminum Foil (or wax paper), and a hot gun.  …

It’s been said many times that vacations with kids often require a second “recovery” vacation when you get back home.  The items below held our kids attention long enough for us grown ups to grab a few moments of relax time as well.  (Obviously, still while providing proper parental supervision at all times) We have compiled a list of our favorite beach toys to pack for kids of all ages.…

How To Make Simple Guacamole

If you are in search of a simple and simply  delicious guacamole recipe for your next soirée, look no further my friends.  This is an easy recipe for your next get together that will be a crowd pleaser.  Our brother made this a few times this summer with the “little of this and a little of that” method.  …

Have ya’ll heard of the #kindnessrocksproject?  It’s a movement to spread happiness, hope and inspire others to do the same.  You decorate everyday rocks with drawings and quotes to brighten someone’s day that might need a smile. Today was filled with raindrops and stir crazy kiddos so we decided to jump on the kindness rocks train to brighten up the day.…

Remember those super cute knotted friendship bracelets from the good ol’ days where you tape the top knot to a notebook or the car window and spend a few hours painstakingly creating one bracelet?  Me too!  These aren’t those 😉 but I mean that in the best way possible.  These DIY friendship bracelets are simple to create, only take about 20 minutes to knot, look just as cute, and are fun to share with friends.…