
In my house, the kids are getting a little itchy for the last day of school. So I thought it was time to make a plan to celebrate this big day. First off, visit Dandee Designs for an inspiring list of games and activities.

Surprise them at lunch time by spelling out a message with cheese and alphabet cookie cutters.

Create a countdown to summer using a simple construction paper chain. Each day the children can tear off one link, until they get to the sunshine!

Create an end of school basket filled with goodies for the kids. Visit My Mix of Six for the scoop. This would be a great annual tradition!

Celebrate good grades and exceptional art projects by hanging items from the school year for all to see. Idea from Secrets of a Super Mom.

Make a Beach Ball Fruit Pizza with the recipe from Hungry Happenings. How’s that for an after-school snack?

Pimp-out your minivan with a special summer message for the last day of school. Visit For the Love of Shorties.

Finally, visit Amanda’s Parties To Go for a huge set of free Summer Party printables.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I set out to find some easy and thoughtful DIY projects. I came across an easy apron tutorial on StoneGable.

My Blonde Ambitions shows us how to make a pretty Sunglasses Case.

Pinned Sisters made this gift set for an end-of-the-year teacher gift. But I think it would be perfect for mom.

The kids will love helping create the Stepping Stones found at C.R.A.F.T.

Make a set of Custom Coasters with a little scrapbook paper, Mod Podge and help from Setting for Four.

This Fingerprint Necklace found at A Girl & A Glue Gun is surprisingly easy to make. Affordable too!
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Monday, April 15, 2013
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Earth Day is Monday 4/22. Here are some ways to celebrate with the kids. Visit Green Child Magazine for 10 activities to celebrate outside.

Make Earth Day Cupcakes with the tutorial from Bird on a Cake.

Print a free Earth Day Pledge sheet from Babalisme, and encourage kids to come up with their own ways to love the earth.

TJ’s Photography made some Earth Day Heart Crayons using the Martha Stewart tutorial.

Nothing But Country has this free printable that would look nice in a frame. It says, We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Ancestors, We Borrow It From Our Children.
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Don’t pass up the opportunity to play pranks on your kids today! Visit Martha Stewart for some ideas.

Spoonful has another list of prank ideas for kids.

Parenting Magazine has compiled a list of the 15 best prank ideas.

Mommy Lessons 101 made some Brown “E’s” for her kiddos! She has lots of other ideas HERE.

Come Together Kids has a list of her own, including this fruit can filled with candy.

Another round-up by Tip Junkie! This should give you plenty of ammunition!

I have a bag of googly eyes and a little Elmer’s glue, so I’ll be doing this one. Happy pranking!
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Monday, March 25, 2013
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This year I found some really creative Easter egg decorating ideas online. Beginning with Blog Me Mom who made Scratch & Glitter Eggs.

Make Watercolor Easter Eggs with Nest of Posies.

She Knows made Gold Marbled Easter Eggs and shows us how.

A Pumpkin & A Princess makes Glitter Polka Dot Eggs.

I love this one by A Subtle Revelry. Photo Print Easter Eggs – how unique!

Or keep it simple with this idea I found on Pinterest. Googly Eyes and a Sharpie Marker! I think this would be a fun way to dress up eggs that were dyed with a simple grocery store kit.
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