My daughters loved The Smurfs movie, so they can't wait to see The Smurfs 2 when it comes out in theaters July 31. In fact, we already have plans to see the movies with friends this Wednesday! So, when I was offered the chance to review the new The Smurfs 2 video game by Ubisoft, I jumped at the chance. Since we have a Wii console, I asked for the Wii version of the game (the game is also available for XBox 360, Playstation3, Nintendo DS, and Wii U). My kids wanted to play the new The Smurfs 2 video game as soon as I got it out of the box. After a brief read of the game's Continue reading...
Black and White Craft Room Design
Last month, I shared photos of my friend Christine's fabulous dining room turned craft room. I think her new craft room design is just amazing! I received a lot of questions about her beautiful craft room design, so I asked her if she could spill some more details. Being the awesome person that she is, of course she gave me more info about her room renovation, as well as some great photos! Before and After Considering all the great textures and vibe in her craft room design, I was totally surprised to see her craft room's before picture. Can you believe that her craft room Continue reading...
Striped Chalkboard Paint Wall
This past spring, I created a fun hangout / study space / playroom for my kids in an upstairs hallway. The hallway used to have a big desk in it that nobody in my family was using and bare, white walls. So I decided to make the large hallway into a cool space my kids could use. A new feature of the wall is our a striped chalkboard paint wall. I painted a green accent wall, added a fun wall decal and added some beanbag chairs and a TV. Now, my daughters like to play and read on their Kindles and watch TV in the new hangout space / playroom. I also moved their Calico Continue reading...
Curbside Garden
The weather has been hot here in New Jersey, but that hasn't stopped me from doing some gardening! The other day I got it in my head to beautify the strip of grass that lies between the curb and the sidewalk at the front of the house. I mean, what is that little bit of grass for, anyway? It's a pain to mow and all that really grows there are weeds and crabgrass. Not pretty. So while the kids were playing on the Slip N Slide the other day, I got out a shovel and removed the grass -- I was surprised at how quickly the grass came up. I then planted a flat of impatiens that I Continue reading...
Glam Party Room
The other day, my daughters went to a fun party with friends at a local place called Pinky Toes Party Palace in Robbinsville, NJ. At the party, they got manicures and pedicures, had a mini tea party (and learned some tea-time etiquette) and danced with their friends. The party place had the cutest decor! I loved the cute dining table that the party place set up for the kids (below). I thought the simple but cute covers on the chairs are adorable. I love the black painted walls up top and the cool flowers painted on the walls. The glamorous chandelier is also a fun Continue reading...
Lance Snacks for Summer Activities
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. This month, my kids will go to a week of all-day summer camp. Since my daughters will be in camp from morning until late afternoon, I want to make sure that I pack them lunches and snacks that will keep them energized all day. I think the new Lance® Xtra Fulls™ Toastchee and Lance® Xtra Fulls™ Toasty peanut butter-filled crackers will be a great choice for their camp snacks. The snacks, with real peanut butter sandwiched between two crackers, are a wholesome treat that I can pack for Continue reading...
Patriotic Wreath Craft
My kids and I had some free time over the weekend, so we decided to do a fun patriotic wreath craft together to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday! We love to decorate our front door for the holidays throughout the year, so we needed a Fourth of July wreath. Since we don’t already have a red-white-and-blue wreath, we picked up some supplies from our local dollar store for out patriotic wreath craft project. For just $3.21 in supplies, I picked up: a grapevine wreath, a red and white polka dot gift-wrapping bow and a spool of red, white and blue ribbon. Fun Family Continue reading...
Black and White Craft Room Design
Do you have a space in your home that’s not being used to its full potential? My friend Christine did, so she turned it into a rocking craft space! Dining/Living Space Turned Craft Room The space she converted into her craft space is just off her home’s kitchen and would normally be used as a dining or living room area. But Christine, who does wonders with a sewing machine (she created a beautiful parade banner for our Girl Scout troop) and is quite handy (she built a dollhouse for her daughter with working lights), decided the space would work better as her crafting area. The craft Continue reading...
Easy DIY: Install New Door Hardware
Guest Post by Doug Harris Some projects in your home can wait for the perfect time – lots of outdoor projects, for example, are best done on a beautiful summer day. But changing your old door lock isn't one of those projects. Whether it's a lost key or a broken lock, replacing your door lock is an essential piece of home maintenance that needs to be done right away. But how do you change a lock? How do you install new door hardware? Which kind of door locks are the safest? Let’s take a look at some answers. Most "home entry" door locks, i.e. front and back door, are deadbolts. Continue reading...
Mason Jar Crafts
Mason jars are everywhere these days, and I love it! Mason jars are relatively inexpensive and are easy to find -- you can purchase mason jars online at Amazon.com, and they are even at my local Walmart. I've seen several mason jar crafts online that I would love to make for my home! Terrific Mason Jar Crafts I love when mason jars are paired with striped paper straws and are used at a picnic or for an outside gathering with family or friends. I just adore the mason jar picnic that is pictured at Your Home Based Mom! For the picnic she used mason jars for glasses, to hold tea Continue reading...
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