tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53180823048572355102024-02-18T22:37:10.121-06:00my life homemadeA Creative Designs by Toni blogCreative Designs by Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02526844390126533541noreply@blogger.comBlogger268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318082304857235510.post-75867800208769487382024-02-10T07:00:00.000-06:002024-02-10T15:06:01.294-06:00Sausage Chili Skillet Queso<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's football season and I haven't decided if that's a good thing or a bad thing yet. I love that our whole family can gather around the table and indulge in a variety of delicious food and drinks while watching our favorite teams play. By the end of the night I always think to myself "oh boy, why did I eat all of that?" But, since I planned ahead, I made sure I had the 42 count box of <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Nexium® 24HR</b> capsules from Wal-Mart on hand. B</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">y the end of the night heartburn used to set in and I always thought to myself "oh boy, why did I eat all of that?" Now, I don't have to worry about heartburn because just one pill a day of Nexium® 24HR is all it takes to get me ready for tailgreatness.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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One of my favorite things to make is a sausage chili skillet queso served with chips. My boys love that they can eat with their hands and my husband loves the meat packed melted cheese dip. It's very simple to make and always a hit at our football watching parties. Plus, this makes a perfect tailgating or pot luck dish that's sure to entice everyone's taste buds.</div>
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It's easy to get ready for our game day party when we have help from <b>Wal-Mart</b>. They have everything we need in one shopping trip and that helps this mom plan a stress-free family afternoon. So be sure to head to your local Wal-Mart and stock up on all the essentials to make this delicious sausage chili skillet queso including the 42 count box of <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Nexium® 24HR </b>capsules</span>.<br />
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<b><i>What you need:</i></b><br />
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<li>1/2 pound of ground sausage; browned and drained.</li>
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<li>3 tsp chili powder</li>
<li>2 tsp paprika </li>
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1. Melt cheese and milk in a skillet on medium heat. Continue stirring until cheese is melted.<br />
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2. Add all spices and lime juice. Mix well.<br />
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3. Add the can of chili and cooked sausage. Continue stirring until blended.<br />
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4. Serve warm with chips and enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you a die hard tailgator? What about a family funday? I'd love to hear how you celebrate game day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus, before you head to Wal-mart to grab your game day essentials, be sure to <b>sign up</b> for<b> </b>savings on your next <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Nexium® 24HR. </span></span><i style="color: #333333;">*May take 1 to 4 days for full effect. Use as directed. </i></div>
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Raising boys is an adventure, one that I am so glad to be able to be a part of. As my boys grow, so does their interests and we are now venturing into the world of video games, electronics and technology. We are living in an electronic world and my almost teen, young tween boys are slowly entering this techological world and are facinated with what awaits them. <span><a name='more'></a></span></div>
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But, as a mom I need to be cautious of what goes on and what they choose to play, see and do. So, when we find something that fits all our check-boxes, I want to make sure they are having the best time immersing themselves into the futurisic worlds. That alson includes the best gear to enhance their experience. <b><a href="https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/recon-200" target="_blank">Turtle Beach Recon 200 gaming head-set</a> </b>provides them with a gateway into the world of video games. </div>
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Turtle Beach Recon 200 head-set is m<span style="text-align: justify;">ade for XBOX ONE, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC and/or Mobile that helps transition between our gaming console as well as the computer or mobile device when needed. With a m</span>etal reinforced headband and a flip-up mic, my not so gentle guys will have no problem keeping their head-set in working order. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The Recon 200 head-set comes equipped with a powerful amplified audio with high quality 40mm speakers that transports us into the game for optimal sound and is surround sound ready when we use our XBOX One. What more could you ask for from a gaming head-set?</span></div>
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Since my oldest son is still fairly young, even though being a pre-teen he thinks he is grown-up, it is important for him to have easy to use controls that are accessable while playing. I love that the volume controls are situated perfectly on back of the head-set for easy access when controlling volume and sound. Plus, I LOVE the flip up mic with variable monitoring. It's super easy to mute the mic when I don't want to share our conversation and he can control the volume of his own voice inside the head-set.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I stored their fully loaded caddie in the linen closet in the hall right outside their bathroom. I also made sure to keep all extra supplies readily on hand and within reach in the closet as well. That way everything they need is in one spot and I wont hear "I didn't know where it is" or "There were no extra rags" or any other excuse they may use. </span></div>
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Our printable cleaning guide comes with 3 different cards with 2 bathroom chores on each. Chores like clean mirror, wash sink, and restock toilet paper. Simple tasks that are important but easy to do. They check off each chore as they are completed. It's dry erase so they do it all over again next week. Plus, I try to make sure they mix things up a bit and rotate the chores each time.</div>
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Every year at Christmas time we put our pajamas and slippers on, grab some hot cocoa and cookies, and load up into the car to look at Christmas lights in our neighborhood. With the Christmas music playing, we drive up and down each street in awe of the twinkling lights and holiday characters all decked out in each of the yards. It's something we look forward to each and every year, and have started making it a family tradition. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Now that the boys are getting older, we decided to make a little game out of it. We started with our <b><a href="http://www.creativedesignsbytoni.com/2015/11/christmas-light-scavenger-hunt.html?utm_source=bp_recent&utm-medium=gadget&utm_campaign=bp_recent" target="_blank">Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt</a></b> and that was a huge hit! So, this year I put together this Christmas Light Bingo Game. It was so much fun!!!</div>
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Anyone can just drive around the neighborhood and look at Christmas lights and usually after about 5 minutes, the boys are no longer interested. So, to keep them busy and having fun, we made a game out of it. This year is our third year doing our Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt and because it's always lots of fun, we do it more then once. Well, more then twice too. It's lots of fun!<br />
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Our neighborhood is perfect to look at lights because everyone goes all out which makes our hunt better. Before my youngest could read, we used pictures and words for my oldest. We would just randomly select 5 Christmas characters we thought we would see on our hunt. Reindeer, snowmen, Santa, things like that. But, always included a bonus. One odd character that we knew would be hard to find, but know that it's there because I always drive the neighborhood before hand, just on my out one day, and search for the out of place decorations. One year it was an Angry Bird and another was Spongebob.<br />
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Everyone asks about our scavenger hunt and this year I created a fun, easy, Scavenger Hunt printable that we can share with everyone!<br />
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It's my favorite time of the year. I just love all the Christmas lights, music, and sights and sounds of the holiday spirit. It's a time of giving and celebrating and it's also a time of baking and entertaining. But, as the days count down closer to Christmas, my holiday spirit for baking seems to be lacking. It's the most wonderful time of year, but it's also the most busiest. Between <b><a href="http://cbi.as/1kijb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shopping for gifts</a></b>, volunteering at our school for the kids holiday festivities, basketball practice, and everything else that is going on, my holiday hostess skills seem to get put on the back burner. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<li>8oz pack Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, soften</li>
<li>2 cups Kraft Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded</li>
<li>2oz jar of dried beef, chopped</li>
<li>1 cup sour cream</li>
<li>2 TBSP of Worcestershire sauce</li>
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<li>green onion, chopped</li>
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2. Cut the top of the bread and remove. Do not discard the top, you will need it.<br />
3. Hollow out the inside of your bread. Save all bread removed.<br />
4. Combine cream cheese, green onion, shredded cheese, dried beef, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream. Mix well.<br />
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7. Cover and wrap bread in foil and cook for about an hour.<br />
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's my favorite time of the year! It's Christmastime and I could not be happier. Now only if our weather would cooperate and cool down a bit, then we would be all set. I love the lights, the sounds, and the scents of this time of year. It's like cookies and pine cones every where we go. Plus, I absolutely love Christmas lights! I drive around the neighborhood taking in all the decorations every chance I can get.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The only thing I love more then the sights and sounds of Christmas, is giving something special to the people that mean the most to us. That includes our teachers. They spend 8 hours a day with them and give their all to help them succeed in every way possible. I simply cannot thank them enough for all they do for both of my boys and this year I wanted to surprise them with a Christmas gift they will love. I knew I wanted to give them something useful and different and <b><a href="http://cbi.as/60-yo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Lots</a> </b>helped me create a baking themed box full of their favorite items to bake up something sweet during the holiday break and a winter warmth box with great items to help them keep warm this winter season.</div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Shopping this time of year is hectic and when I have two boys in tow, it can be daunting. Usually, I need a place I can get in and out and get all I need at once. <b><a href="http://cbi.as/60-yo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Lots</a> </b>is that place for me. I love that I can get everything on my Christmas shopping list and then some. When getting these gifts ready for all of our teachers, I knew exactly that Big Lots was the perfect place to get everything on the list. Especially since I needed food items as well as Christmas ornaments and mugs and blankets. It was so easy and we had lots of fun searching the store for their favorite items and great gifts.</div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I knew I wanted to create 4 gift baskets for each one of our teachers. I knew I wanted two to have a baking theme and the other two to have a winter warmth themed. As soon as I walked in I saw a giant display of candy canes and grabbed a box. Who doesn't love candy canes!!! I went to grab a container to hold them first. That way I knew what I needed to add and how much to fill them up with. I found these awesome holiday boxes that are reusable and perfect to use. I then searched the store for items that would be perfect to fill up the boxes. Two of them were stocked full of baking goods and items to help create a delicious treat this holiday break. Wooden spoons, whisks, cake mix, and even a skillet cookie mix filled up our baking box. We even added some marshmallows and the candy canes.</div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Once I had everything for the baking boxes, I searched for items perfect to help keep warm like the hot chocolate mix, a warm blanket, slipper socks, and even a coffee mug to fill up the other two boxes. Big Lots made is so easy to grab everything I needed for these gifts I know they will love.</div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">To add a little Christmas cheer to each gift box, I came across these star and reindeer ornaments in the Christmas section that was perfect for their trees. I love giving ornaments with gifts. That way every year when they hang it on their tree, I hope they remember the thought and love that went into that gift.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next time your in the area, be sure to stop by your local <b><a href="http://cbi.as/60-yo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Lots</a> </b>to check off your Christmas gift list and surprise your teachers, friends, and neighbors with great quality, name brand items everyone will love.</div>
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It's definitely the most magical time of the year. The weather is cooler and crisp, the sights and sounds of Christmas lights and decorations light up the night, and the smells of delicious cookies fill the air. You could not ask for a more special time. I love the holidays and love them even more now that I have two boys who love this holiday even more then I do. I want to make sure they have the best memories to look back on at Christmastime, so to celebrate our start to the holiday season I set up a Milk & Cookies Bar as a before bedtime snack complete with perfect printables from <b><a href="http://shop.andersruff.com/holiday/christmas-party-printables/santa-cookies-exchange-milk-printables-vintage" target="_blank">AndersRuff</a>. </b></div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I wanted our cookies and milk bar to feel as if we set it up in the reindeer stables. Well, at least outside the stable door. A little woodsy mixed with a rustic feel. With two real mini Christmas trees flanking the cookie trays, wire baskets filled with canvas cocoa bags, and a flannel plaid runner across our dark wood table gave our winter theme a completed look.</div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I attached the custom "Cookies" from <a href="http://shop.andersruff.com/index.php?route=common/home" target="_blank">AndersRuff</a> to pennant shaped chip board cards to create the banner and hung with twine to give a more rustic feel to match our woodland theme.</div>
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A milk and cookies party would not be complete without milk, of course!! Using plastic drink bottles filled with milk, we attached the custom Cookies & Milk circles and topped with a striped straw and mini straw flag. I used a 2in flourish cut circle paper cutter to cut these and layered it with a 3in round cut paper.<br />
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I picked up special Christmas cookies just for this occasion. I knew just plain ordinary cookies would not do for this special event. Snowman, candy cane, and Santa shaped cookies were a hit and the perfect touch to our cookie bar. But, of course I baked some traditional chocolate chip cookies for us all to enjoy.<br />
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">What a perfect bedtime treat and an even better way to kick off our holiday! The boys absolutely loved it and I think this is going to have to be an annual tradition.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <gs style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">pkg</gs> (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened</span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">4 <gs style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">pkg</gs>. (4 oz. <gs style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">each</gs>) semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted</span></li>
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We like to crush up some candy canes and add to our OREO Cookie Balls and baking them is super easy. My 6 and 8 year old helped me with every step along the way. </div>
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We started by crushing 36 of the OREO cookies.</div>
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Share and enjoy these delicious treats! Not only are these a favorite in our house, but we think Santa would love these as well! I think this year we will leave these out for Santa with a nice glass of milk and our wish list letter. We are offering our Letter to Santa Printable for FREE. Be sure to download your <a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/292564833/Letter-to-Santa-Printable" target="_blank">letter</a> to set out with your OREO cookie balls for Santa this year.</div>
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I am so excited the holidays are coming! I just wish our weather would agree with me. It's November and it's in the 70's here. But, that doesn't mean I can't get into the holiday spirit! Especially, when we are spreading holiday cheer with our friends and family and the ones we love. My boys love to help me bake so what better way to get into the holiday spirit then having them bake up a fun surprise for their teachers, our neighbors, and our friends. <span><a name='more'></a></span></div>
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It doesn't take much to make a big impact and spread the holiday magic especially when its made with love. I wanted to create a special gift for my boys amazing teachers to just let them know we are grateful for all they do. Plus, I wanted to send a special thank you for a neighbor and great friend who goes above and beyond for us and means the world to our family. Pack up the love with help from <b><a href="http://cbi.as/5nmdv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rubbermaid TakeAlongs</a></b>, delicious cookies, and Christmas magic.</div>
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<li><b><a href="http://cbi.as/5nmdv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rubbermaid TakeAlongs</a></b></li>
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<li>Glitter tape</li>
<li>Christmas Ornament or embellishment</li>
<li><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KI3Z21O-qGOqC9IG1hDvpYpciTzgJZr0/view?usp=sharing" rel="" target="_blank">Printable Christmas Cheer Tags</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/330952407/Cookie-Name-Tags" rel="" target="_blank">Printable Cookie Name Tags</a></b></li>
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1. Print out <b>Free Christmas Cheer printable and Cookie name tag printable </b>and cut. Print on card stock for durability.<br />
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2. Punch holes into each tag.<br />
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3. Using glitter tape, cut and apply a small strip to each Christmas cheer tag to add some festive fun.<br />
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4. Line the Rubbermaid TakeAlongs with holiday tissue paper.<br />
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5. Bake your favorite cookies.<br />
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6. Once cookies have cooled down, wrap a small stack (I used 4 cookies) with bakers twine and attach coordinating <b><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/330952407/Cookie-Name-Tags" rel="" target="_blank">cookie name tags</a>.</b><br />
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7. Place cookie stacks into the <b><a href="http://cbi.as/5nmdv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rubbermaid TakeAlongs</a>. </b><br />
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8. Top with the lid and wrap with ribbon. Don't forget to add the <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KI3Z21O-qGOqC9IG1hDvpYpciTzgJZr0/view?usp=sharing" rel="" target="_blank">Christmas Cheer</a> </b>tags and a Christmas ornament or embellishment. I added cute initial letter ornaments to each one of our gifts for each of our teachers.<br />
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I love that <b><a href="http://cbi.as/5nmdv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rubbermaid TakeAlongs</a></b> are available in green and red colors that are perfect for the holidays. Plus, they are reusable and dishwasher safe. Which is perfect for storing left over cookies and holiday treats.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With the holiday shopping season in full bloom, the stores are crowded and even the best gifts are aleady picked over. That is why I rely on Amazon to help me get my shopping list finished up. <b><a href="http://cbi.as/a15lk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b> has become my very best friend for holiday shopping. Plus, I don't want to miss out on purchasing the <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://cbi.as/a15lu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Rechargeable Toothbrush</a> </b>for my husband<b>. </b>Nothing like waiting until the last minute to get the perfect gift to find it sold out! </span></span></div>
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Simply click the photo above to purchase this great gift idea for your the hard to buy for guy in your life. This toothbrush is <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">Philips’ best toothbrush yet perfect for complete oral care with s</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">ensors to help you perfect your brushing technique and get a complete clean. It has p</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">remium brush heads with </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">4 modes and 3 intensities that let you focus on each aspect of your oral health and the t</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">oothbrush automatically adjusts to the optimal mode and intensity level. Plus, c</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">onnect with the Sonicare app to get real-time feedback and personalized coaching. That is why, when I pair with other bathroom essentials, this makes a great gift for my husband and <b><a href="http://cbi.as/a15lk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b> has all I need! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pack the perfect gift basket with these bathroom essentials guys will love:</span><br />
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<li>Their favorite deodorant</li>
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<li>Mouth wash or rinse</li>
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<li>Container (one that doubles as storage is best)</li>
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I grabbed this wooden rectangular box. It matches our bathroom decor and holds everything perfectly. That way once all the presents have been opened, I have a place to store and hold these items so they are ready to be used and not all over the counter.<br />
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I went back and forth whether to include the tissue paper or not. I think it looks great placed in the box with the items all around it and more festive. However, it is absolutely and option that can be missed if chose too.<br />
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Place all your bathroom items into the container and arrange so everything fits. I placed the <a href="http://cbi.as/a15lk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Rechargeable Toothbrush</a> front and center and everything else behind and around it because I wanted that to be the main gift and everything else was just a supporting role in the gift.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you follow Oprah's favorite things list on Amazon? The Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9500 Rechargeable Toothbrush was named one of Oprah’s Favorite things in 2017 and I am so excited to give my husband the chance to try a DiamondClean Smart for himself. I cannot wait for him to open this gift on Christmas morning.</span></span><br />
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The days to shop for the holiday is dwindling down. So, head to <b><a href="http://cbi.as/a15lk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b> now and order the <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://cbi.as/a15lu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Rechargeable Toothbrush</a> </b>now. Your husband. or other man in your life, will love it!!! </span><br />
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<span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But, that doesn't mean our breakfast has to be boring or rushed. I know I can give my two boys a delicious breakfast whether we are relaxing on a Sunday morning or rushing down the stairs after an early wake-up call on Monday morning, especially with the help from </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jimmy Dean® Pancakes & Sausage Bites</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that I found in the frozen breakfast section at Walmart.</span></span></div>
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My boys are growing up so fast. I still cannot believe that we celebrated my oldest son's 10th birthday over the summer. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital and I spent countless hours trying to get him to sleep through the night. Those days seemed like they would last forever. Now, I look back on those days longing to be able to hold him just one more time in my arms.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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So, now that he was entering the big double digits, I wanted t omake sure his 10th birthday party celebrated everything about him that makes him who he is. I created his party theme around all his favorites. Favorite video games, favorite foods, favorite colors, favorite everything. So, I created this Video Game Arcade party full of his favorites and it was a blast. </div>
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His party table consisted of his favorite video games, Mario Bros., Minecraft, and Plants vs Zombies with some XBOX items thrown in. Game controll cookies, pea shooter cupcakes, star shaped crispie treats, and a zombie garden made his theme come to life. Set against a brick backdrop, his name was front and center along with a custom made game banner.<br />
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Pirhana plants made from painted pvc pipes and paper were crafted and made a huge statement. Mario question mark blocks were made from tissue boxes provided another level for the pea shooter cupcakes to shine. Mini bomb cake pops gave guests another treat option and Minecraft toys were placed around for added decoration.<br />
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The chocolate Plants vs Zombies garden was delicious and everyone was in awe of the details. It was a perfect centerpiece for his video game party.<br />
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I decorated the table with a grass table cloth and black and white polka dot runner. His favorite chips and veggies filled the space to compliment his favorite food, hot dogs. Game controller cookies, crispie treat stars, bomb cake pops and pea shooter cupcakes rounded out the food and treats. Plus, all the sides and toppings you could ask for to top your hot dog.<br />
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Out side party guests were greeted to hanging Mario blocks, like in the video games, as party guests made their way to the video game truck for an hour and a half of video game play! Including a dance party!<br />
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Guests were sent home with video game themed bookmarks, controller erasers tucked into fabulous mini bags by <b><a href="https://thepurplepug.com/" target="_blank">The Purple Pug.</a></b><br />
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What an amazing birthday!! I still cannot believe he is 10 years old already. But, no matter how old he gets, he will always be my baby boy.Creative Designs by Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02526844390126533541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318082304857235510.post-7164727857507326192019-05-10T09:00:00.001-05:002020-12-09T18:55:39.135-06:00DIY Mother's Day Handprint Napkins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year seems to be flying by. I cannot believe it is already May and Mother's day is just around the corner. Each year I celebrate all my favorite mom's with a backyard brunch full of delicious foods and their favorite drinks. That includes my mom, my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law, and my best friend. I try to mix it up each year with something a little different. This year I went for a garden theme full of flowers and bright colors. Plus, I added a personal touch by creating a handprint napkin they can use and/or keep as a gift and a beautiful signature card from <b><a href="http://cbi.as/7uy8j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hallmark</a>.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><b><br /></b></div>
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To create a special napkin for my mom and mother-in-law, I grabbed my boys to have them help me with this fun craft. It is a messy project, so we grabbed all our supplies and headed outside to get to work. It was a little tricky to get handprints for my sister-in-law and friend, so without them knowing I grabbed their kiddos handprints and created a napkin for them as well. </div>
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<li>Wet wipes (to help clean up messy hands)</li>
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1. Using fabric paint and paintbrush, paint the palm of the hand. Make sure it is painted on thick and heavy to get a good handprint.<br />
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2. Very carefully place palm, painted-side down, onto fabric napkin and press down firmly.<br />
3. Gently lift palm up leaving behind handprint on the napkin.<br />
4. Let dry completely, at least 24 hours, before use.<br />
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5. Wrap with faux flowers to create a special place setting for moms this Mother's Day.</div>
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I created our backyard brunch around this beautiful arrangement of pink peonies. I immediately knew I wanted that as my centerpiece. I placed them in a faux concete vase that fit perfectly and planned everything else to coordinate with it. Bright pink flowers wrapped around the handprint napkins, bright plates, water goblets, floral tablecloth, and food galore completed the set-up.</div>
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While shopping for the brunch, I headed over to the <b><a href="http://cbi.as/7uy8j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hallmark</a> </b>card section to get the perfect card for my mom and mother-in-law. I searched for the new signature collection and found these amazing cards that fit in perfectly with my brunch theme. I love the thick cardstock and quality of these cards plus, the colors are perfect.<br />
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I wanted to make sure everything was perfect to celebrate each one of them. I place a beautiful signature <b><a href="http://cbi.as/7uy8j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hallmark</a> </b>card with a handprint napkin at each of their place settings so when they sat down, they would have a special treat waiting for them.<br />
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I served just about everything I knew they would love. Blueberry muffins, doughnuts, croissants, a variety of bagles, cream cheese coffee cake, fruit, orange juice, milk, coffee, and of course homemade jelly and local honey.<br />
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Everyone loved everything and said it was the best surprise ever! Especially when they pulled out their napkins and saw the hand prints. No one wanted to use it in fear they would ruin it!! LOL</div>
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It's September and fall is almost here and I could not be happier! I love the cooler temps, the crisp leaves, and hot coffee. But, even though fall is almost here that doesn't mean the temperature is getting any cooler here in Texas. But, it is coming, just not sure when exactly. Since it's still in the high 90s, I rely on iced coffee to get me through the day and <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Gold Peak® tea lattes and coffees</b> do just the trick. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;">Gold Peak® tea lattes</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;">are made with real sugar and real tea and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;">Gold Peak® coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans, real cream, and real sugar. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;">Gold Peak® tea lattes and coffee </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;">flavors include </span><br />
Gold Peak Chai Tea Latte, Gold Peak Vanilla Chai Tea Latte, Gold Peak Salted Caramel Coffee Drink, and Gold Peak Almond Toffee Coffee Drink.<br />
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As a busy mom my mornings are hectic. From getting my oldest to school for his "Leopard Patrol" duty before the sun comes up to loading up for football practice after school, my day is non-stop. <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;">Gold Peak® coffee is perfect to help me start my day and I don't have to go out of my way to stop at the coffee shop to get an iced brewed coffed. Because, honestly, I do not have time for that. So, I grab one of the new and exciting coffee flavors and my favorite travel mug and head out the door without wasting any time. But, who wants a boring travel mug? Follow these great steps to create a one-of-a-kind mug perfect for your morning drink.</span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><b><a href="http://cbi.as/a0a-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gold Peak Salted Caramel Coffee Drink</a></b></li>
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<li>14oz travel mug</li>
<li>Oil based paint marker. Make sure it's for metal, plastic, etc surfaces.</li>
<li>Die-Cut machine with Vinyl (651 outdoor vinyl works best) and transfer tape OR</li>
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1. If you are using your own die-cut machine, design your image and cut. Be sure to keep the outside and weed out the middle to make your own stencil. If you are using a pre-made stencil, you can skip this step.<br />
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3. Apply your vinyl stencil to the cut and make sure all edges around each letter are secured down.<br />
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4. Using the paint marker, paint over each letter. Some colors may require a second coat. Which can be applied within a few minutes.<br />
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5. Let sit for about 3-5 minutes and carefully peel off vinyl stencil and remove smaller pieces using a pick.<br />
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6. Let sit to dry for about 24 hours to ensure it has dried. (I have seen where some have baked in the oven at 325 for about 15-20min to ensure paint wont come off. I did not try this method with these cups.)<br />
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7. Fill with ice and pour in your favorite <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://cbi.as/a0a-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gold Peak Salted Caramel Coffee Drink</a> </b>and enjoy on the go or just while relaxing in the morning. </span></span><br />
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<strong><em>An elite warrior struggling to find his place in the civilian world.</em></strong>
Weary from his years on the battlefield, SF Captain Beckett Hollister has returned home to Crimson Point to take over the family business for his dying father. But adjusting to life outside the military is harder than he imagined, and being back home forces him to confront things he’d rather not face. Including the one woman he shouldn’t want and can’t have—his best friend’s little sister. </div>
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Town vet Sierra Buchanan has known Beckett her entire life. She’s crushed on him for years, but because of his relationship with her family, the stubborn man refuses to see her as more than the girl he grew up with. As tragedy brings them together, neither of them realizes that the sins of Beckett’s past have come home to haunt him. When Sierra becomes the target of his unforeseen enemy, Beckett must vanquish his demons to save her. <em><strong> </strong></em>
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I have read many of Kaylea Cross' novels and series and have not been disappointed. I love how she can capture each characters personality and allows you to feel a connection to the story and people involved. Set in a picturesque small coastal town, you can't help but feel transported into the story and that keeps me hooked. Sierra, the towns veternarian with a pure heart, and Beckett, the rugged ex-military Captain, are drawn to each other proving that opposites do attract. Add in side story lines like adopting a dog, helping with the family business, honoring your fellow veterns and of course just enough balance of romance, action and suspense to complete the story. Fractured Honor delivers a great connection to keep the story moving forward and never wanting the story to end.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Raising young boys in a not-so-social, but yet completely social world can be scary. Especially since they are in that age where they are no longer considered young children, but not quite teens yet. Yes, we are knocking on the door of the pre-teen and tween years. They are struggling between their former kid self, like the times they could play for hours with their cars, trucks, dinosaurs and their limitless imaginations and what seems like the new and exciting world of technology with video games, phones, computers and the like. Having one just on the cusp of leaving that world of adventure behind, I am thankful to still see the glimpse of the need to stay true to himself in my younger 9 year old son.</span></div>
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We are no stranger to the technological world we live in. But, they also love to use their imaginations as well. So, I love when they can combine the best of both worlds. Creating sets and worlds and a whold new adventure brings out the best in their imagination and grabbing their phones or even computers to record and make movies is something that completely excites them! Some of their favorite playsets have to be <b>PLAYMOBIL </b>and the exciting worlds they create. Especially the PLAYMOBIL Hidden Temple with T-Rex paired with the Explorer Quad with T-Rex from Walmart.<br />
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Creative boys need creative spaces, so using some 2x4 pieces of wood and some stain, my husband and I created this work bench for them that is perfect for creating, building and exploring the creative wonders that come with imaginative play time. It's the perfect platform for creating a thrilling action adventure movie with dinosaurs and the great ancient temple.<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">But, you know what makes game day even better? Delicious food and drinks! But, not just any food and drinks, our favorite food and drinks of course. So, before we throw on our team colors and get ready for a day of family fun, I head to the kitchen to baked up one of our go to treats, honey chipotle BBQ chicken wings paired with </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cbi.as/a0o2m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COCA-COLA® ZERO SUGAR</a>.</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333;">1 Cup of Honey</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">1 Cup of BBQ Sauce</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">2 TSBP of Chipotle Peppers (sauce)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">1 TSBP Lime Juice</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Salt & Pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">12-15 bone-in (or boneless) chicken party wings</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333;">1. Place thawed chicken wings in large baggie, coat chicken with salt and pepper. Set aside.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">2. In a medium sauce pan, mix honey, BBQ sauce, chipotle peppers, and lime juice over medium high heat. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cook on low for about 5-6 min.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">3. Remove pan from heat and let cool about 5 min.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">4. Pour sauce over chicken inside baggie. Seal and coat chicken completly. </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">5. Refrigerate bag for about 2 hours or over night if planning ahead.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">7. Place chicken on a foil lined cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">8. Save remaining sauce.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">9. Bake chicken wings for about 30 min.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">10. Remove from oven. Turn on broil. Baste chicken with reserved sauce.</span><br />
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12. Flip chicken over, baste with remaining sauce, broil 3-4 more minutes.<br />
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I love these wings because they are simple and easy to make and so flavorful and full of just the right amount of spice. Plus, the whole family loves them. Which is a huge plus! Now, I can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the game and <b style="color: #333333; text-align: left;"><a href="http://cbi.as/a0o2m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COCA-COLA® ZERO SUGAR</a>.</b><br />
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My boys' upstairs bathroom is always in a state of choas and a room I try not to frequent often. But, it is constantly changing as they grow. But, one thing that remains the same is the plain, boring builder grade mirror. It was time for an update but I wasn't sure exactly what to do and then <b><a href="https://www.framemymirror.com/" target="_blank">Frame My Mirror</a></b> came into my life. How did I not know about this sooner?!?! It makes updating a bathroom so easy and simple. Plus, you can custom to fit any style and size you are wanting. I could not ask for a better solution.</div>
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The bathroom has been update recently with a new shower curtain and custom canvas wall decor signs that I made specifically for them. They are perfect and kinda fitting for one pre-teen boy and one boy on the cusp of pre-teenhood. But, this mirror had to go! </div>
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Frame My Mirror is a custom DIY bathroom mirror company that can transform your bathroom with a single frame. Using the DIY Add-A-Frame, you simple adhere a custom frame to your existing mirror for a finished look. You can also choose the custom framed mirror to create a one of a kind look that includes the mirror and frame. Both can be installed quickly and easily in just a short time. I chose the custom framed mirror for our bathroom transformation. </div>
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I began by removing the old builder grade mirror first. Which proved to be the hardest step in the entire process. But, it wasn't exactly that hard. </div>
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We followed the step-by-step guide for each step including installing the wall anchors that were provided as well as the mounting bracking. </div>
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Bottom wall anchors were installed last to keep the mirror securely in place. </div>
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Once the mounting bracket was in place and the bottom anchors secure, I just hung the mirror and locked the anchors in place. That was it! How simple was that and it only took about an hour from start to finish, if that even. But, look at the difference! It's amazing how something so simple can change an entire room.</div>
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I could not be more happy with the transistion. The rustic wood frame matches perfectly with our current bathroom cabinets and the wall decor. I wanted a rustic wood theme and there were so many choices to choose from, it was hard to pick. I finally chose the Pendleton Charcoal frame to give it that rustic, boyish style I was going for.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some of the best activities are done with recycled materials. That’s one reason we love these </span><a href="http://www.blessthismessplease.com/2012/07/patriotic-headbands-from-t-shirt.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">patriotic headbands</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Not only are they easy to make for most age groups, but they are also a clever way to upcycle old shirts into fun and comfortable wearable headpieces. Just cut some old red, white, and blue shirts into strips and braid them together. For some extra pizzazz, bedazzle them with some precious </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">gemstone beads</span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This </span><a href="http://buggyandbuddy.com/4th-july-craft-kids-patriotic-necklace/" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">patriotic necklace craft</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is cheap to make and easy to do. Just gather some thin yarn or string, red, white, and blue pony beads or plastic straws, and let the kids have fun. This is another project perfect for kids of any age, and it gives them a great patriotic item to wear on the 4th. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes we like to take our designs to the next level and do </span><a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/crafts/american-flag-necklace/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">flag seed bead necklaces</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> instead. All you need for these are some one-inch headpins, silver metallic braid wire, and a needle nose pliers. These necklaces are whimsical for parents and children alike. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bracelets are another great patriotic activity for kids. A very simple </span><a href="http://www.playdoughtoplato.com/4th-of-july-bracelets/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">patterned bracelet activity</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> uses only pipe cleaners and pony beads. What I like about these bracelets is that the pony beads can be swapped for candy beads. Just replace the pipe cleaner with string. When done with candy beads, even the boys will enjoy them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Depending on your child’s motor skills, they might enjoy the challenge of a </span><a href="http://blog.consumercrafts.com/seasonal/summer-projects-seasonal/4th-of-july-patriotic/patriotic-bead-bracelet/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">layered bead bracelet</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. These layered bracelets are a little trendier and can be done with </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">gemstone bead</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">s</span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to add timeless style. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shirts are another great activity that allows you to recycle old clothes. Red, white, and blue tie-dye is a classic shirt recycling technique, but why not spruce those up a bit with some beaded fringe. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWLbp84Gn-k" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beaded fringe shirts</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are stylish and a terrific way to rejuvenate shirts your kids lost interest in. Just cut the bottom of a shirt into strips and slip red, white, and blue beads through the strips. Knot the end of the strip, and you’re done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKYH7s09R8" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">American flag hairbow</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is another fantastic activity for your child. All you need for this box is a small, decorative type American flag, a small hobby clip, and the general know-how about how to fold a bow.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Napkin Rings and Skewers are another good activity to share with your kids. You can make patriotic napkin rings the same way you would make a stretch bead bracelet. Just find the appropriate color beads, some elastic string, and make the bracelet. Roll a napkin into a funnel and slip the bracelet around it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These </span><a href="http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/2012/05/23/round-one-one-crafty-contest/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">twine wrapped mason jars</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are another way to make something fun with recycled materials, and they make a great table decoration for the 4</span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">th</span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> of July. Just gather a glue gun, some old spaghetti jars, twine, some seed beads, and beading wire and get to work. Add some flags or button flowers inside the mason jars for a little extra flair. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perler beads are always fun for kids. Adults love them, too, because they are not messy to play with and are easy to clean up after. So, why not make some </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02vxgIhghcA" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">American Flag perler beads</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and let the company use them for coasters. It’s a terrific way to keep the kids happy, and they will save your furniture from water rings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A </span><a href="http://gunadesign-jewelry.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-make-wire-tree.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wire tree</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a fun activity for you and the kids, and it makes an elegant centerpiece for the dinner table. Just string the wires around a rock for your kids, and let them decorate the branches with red, white, and blue beads. Hang some beads from strings to give it a weeping willow look. This is a cool decoration for almost any occasion. Use some </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">precious gemstone</span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> beads on this wire tree and keep it in your living room all year long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Making an </span><a href="http://craftprojectideas.com/patriotic-key-chain/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">American Flag Keychain</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a fun activity and makes a great gift for someone your child loves. It’s also another wonderful use for the red, white, and blue pony beads you already have lying around. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Since part of the purpose of Independence Day is to celebrate the our Nation it’s also a great time to educate people about the United States, why not make a cork board map as an interactive learning tool. This </span><a href="http://www.freekidscrafts.com/patriotic-map/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">cork board map of the United States</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can be easily printed online, is fun to assemble, and provides your kids with an opportunity to learn about each state. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This </span><a href="http://www.freekidscrafts.com/red-white-and-blue-straw-frame/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">red, white, and blue straw picture frame</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is another great activity for your kids to give away as a gift or to use to frame someone you love. Also, it’s another activity to do with the materials you already have: patriotic straws, hot glue, and twine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By the 4th of July most areas are getting more warm weather. The best thing to keep kids cool in warm weather is popsicles. Therefore, why not involve the kids in making some </span><a href="http://www.craftcreatecook.com/patriotic-popsicles/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">patriotic popsicles</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> this year with layers of red, white, and blue sports beverage? </span></span></div>
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Creative Designs by Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02526844390126533541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318082304857235510.post-20427475001341669382018-06-21T09:00:00.000-05:002018-06-21T08:55:49.801-05:00DIY Nerf Gun Storage Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
As my boys gets older, their interests in toys change, often daily. Right now, one of their favorite things is nerf guns. Especially my youngest. He loves his nerf guns. He has big ones, small ones, strange ones, and ones I am not sure how to operate. But, with so many different styles, shapes, and types, we have SOOO many and no where to store them. They had been sitting on the floor of their closets taking up so much space. My husband suggested to hang them on the wall, so we headed to Lowes and picked up a few items to get them up off the floor and on to the wall. It was probably the simplest project I have worked on.</div>
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1. Spray paint peg board in what ever color you'd like. I chose silver/metal color. Took me two coats. Let dry completely.</div>
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4. Using the drill, make holes for the anchors. To make it easier, I used self drilling anchors. Insert the anchors.</div>
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5. Place one spacer onto each screw and while holding the peg board into place, screw into each anchor.</div>
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6. Place the peg board hooks around the peg board and rearrange as needed to fit your nerf guns.</div>
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It's a perfect solution to keep all our guns up and off the floor and keep them organized and ready to go when ever they need them. Now, they are asking for hooks to hang their wands up! I guess I'll head to grab some more hooks.</div>
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We wanted the party to be fun and festive so, used lots of glitter and gold and added some blues in there as well. We hand crafted the glitter star banner with twine to add some sparkle to the party. We chose elements, most I already had on hand, that complimented our out of this world star party.</div>
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Of course our party ware had to match as well. Using permanent metallic and glittered gold vinyl, we cut out stars and applied to the cups filled with yummy popcorn and dishes holding the chocolate covered raisins and mini star shaped sugar cookies.</div>
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No star watching party would be complete without your very own star dust to bring home. What is star dust? Well, have you seen a shooting star? The trail or tail of "dust" following the star, falls down to Earth and we catch it and seal it in a jar. Well, this is according to my boys.</div>
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Once the sun went down and the lights went off, the stars came out and were shinning brightly. But, we didn't want the kids to get scared of the dark, so we had some mini flashlights to light way back to the house. Plus, they were able to bring them home for some flashlight fun at home. </div>
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These Constellation Guides from <a href="http://luluthebaker.com/?s=Constellation+" target="_blank">Lulu the Baker</a> was absolutely perfect for our party. They were a great way for the kids to study the constellations and get an idea of what to look for once the sun went down. We paired them with our glittered clipboards which was a fun and simple DIY project.</div>
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At the end of the night, our guests were treated to mini muslin bags filled with glow sticks, flashlight, and a mini star cookie as a thank you for coming out to star gaze with us.</div>
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I served a blue constellation punch for our party guests in matching blue mason jars with topped with a festive blue striped straw. Each straw was topped with a gold glitter ribbon flag.</div>
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Star shaped blue, white, and gold cookies cookies and iced star shaped rice krispie treats were on hand to enjoy as they waited for the sun to set.</div>
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The gold coated star topped cupcakes were a hit and a party favorite.</div>
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Once the kids were completely stuffed, they relaxed on the blanket and waited for the sun to set.</div>
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Here comes the stars! They could not wait to see all the shining stars in the sky. They quickly studied the guide and got to know all the constellations in hopes to find them all.</div>
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For some added inspiration, we sneaked in the Starry Night painting by Van Gogh.</div>
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It was such a fun and inspirational party for my boys and their friends. They all had a blast and they can not wait do this again soon. </div>
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<i>Vendors and Credits:</i></div>
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Styling and setup - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Creativedesignsbytoni" target="_blank">Creative Designs by Toni</a></div>
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Cupcakes, cookies, and treats - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LorensSweetTreats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberly and Loren's Sweet Treats</a></div>
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Large Constellation Picture - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PaperSource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Source</a></div>
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Constellation Guides - <a href="http://luluthebaker.com/?s=Constellation+" target="_blank">Lulu The Baker</a></div>
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Large Blue Sphere - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Homegoods?ref=br_tf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeGoods</a></div>
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Patchwork Quilt - <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Kids</a></div>
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