And of course I saved the best for last. One of the easiest ways to refresh any room in your home is to add fresh flowers. Not only do they look great but the also smell amazing.
Make some amazing bubble art such as these found at Junk in the Trunk.
Make some mud pies. You don't have to have a fancy set up like this one found at Joyful Home (although it sure looks like fun). Just a couple old pots and pans would do the trick.
Make an outdoor activity jar. These rocks from KC EDventures have pictures painted on them of different outdoor activities. Kids can close their eyes and reach into the jar to decide what they are going to play.
Teach them a lesson about the sun while you make these fun and simple sun prints found at A Mom With A Lesson Plan.
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This is part 2 of a 2 part series. If you missed my first post you can read about it HERE.
Last month I received a paid opportunity to partner with Miracle-Gro to host a BBQ and participate in The Gro Project (Good food, friends and family, and fun garden projects!!! what more could I ask for?)
As I said in my last post, Miracle-Gro is on a mission to simplify gardening for a whole new class of gardeners and show that it can be easy, fun and enjoyable! When choosing a project for this post I wanted something that was going to be super simple to show you all that gardening can be very enjoyable without taking up a lot of your time.
I found an old bread box at a garage sale a while back. At the time I didn't know what I wanted to do with it but I knew I could turn it into something amazing. I removed the broken glass and gave the box a fresh coat of bright yellow and orange paint.
Once the prep work was done, the only thing left for my guests to do was fill the box with dirt and add the flowers.
To make your own bread box planter you will need:
Old Bread Box (search flea markets, yard sales, and thrift stores.)
The first step for this project was to remove the broken glass. I would only suggest removing the glass if it in broken. Otherwise I would leave the glass in.
Next, paint your bread box in the colors of your choice. You do not need to paint all of the inside since it will be mostly covered with dirt.
Now comes the fun part. Hand out some little shovels or scoops and tell your guests to dig in. Fill the box a little more than 1/2 full of Moisture Control Potting Mix.
Remove your plants from their pots and arrange them inside your bread box. Add some more potting mix around the plants if needed.
Give the flowers a good watering and your done!!
I think the best part about this project was that the girls got to spend some quality time with their Grandma and Great Grandma who they have not seen in a year.
We have been having a heat wave here lately (It's been well over 100* for the past 2 weeks) so unfortunately no one wanted to be outside for long. However, at the same time, that's what made this project so perfect. Not counting the prep work (painting and removing the broken glass) the project only took about 10 minutes to complete.
And the finished product...
I love it!! It adds such a beautiful pop of color to the back patio.
Visit Miracle-Gro online to view an abundance of articles and videos full of expert gardening tips for beginners as well as professionals. Also be sure to check out their online tools to help you solve any of your common garden problems and find the right products to maintain a healthy and beautiful garden.
Watch this fun video to get you inspired and create your own gardening story.
Clutter is something that we all have to deal with from time to time.
But don't let it run your life. These tips are a great place to start for controlling the clutter in your home.
When looking for more storage space, don't forget the ceiling. This simple sliding storage system adds an abundance of storage to an otherwise unused area. Source
Keep those large toys off the floor by hanging them in the garage or inside a large closet. Source
Attach jars to the underside of shelves for storing small items. Use them in the garage for nuts and bolts, the craft room for buttons and beads, the kids room for small toys, and the laundry room for clothes pins. Source
A simple dollar store basket and a couple command hooks can be used in almost every area of your home. Here are a few ideas I cam up with. Please feel free to leave your own ideas in the comments below. Source
Hang them on the inside of your closet door to hold scarves, gloves, belts hats, and lingerie.
Place a couple in your pantry to corral snacks, powder drinks, chips, and crackers.
Use one under the bathroom sink to hold rubber gloves and other cleaning items, extra hand towels, or the kids bath toys.
A few on the wall in the garage would be perfect for small garden tools, tape and wire, smaller sport accessories (goggles, cleats, etc...)
Hang one up in the laundry room to hold dryer sheets or stain removers.
When looking for storage options don't forget about rolling storage. The cart in the photo acts as a mobile office that can be stored in a closet or pushed into a corner to make room for guests. Rolling carts can also be used for storing your mixer and baking items. Just roll it to the counter when you need to bake. Source
Don't forget about the corners. This giant lazy susan makes it easy to find what you are looking for. Source
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