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Looking for some fun activities to do with girls and boys age 6 and over?  Alex Brands DIY has a fun new set of DIY cuties called Do Dats.  These beaded dolls on clips are cute, easy to make and are fun, interchangeable and adorable!    Each kit contains beads/accessories, a 2 piece body frame, lobster clasp and instructions. I had so much fun making my Do Dats.  It only took me about 5 minutes to make.  The instructions are simple, and I didn't need any tools.  Everything I needed was in the box!  I love my little ice cream Do Dats. Her name is Sprinkles and she is perfect for me, an ice cream lover! These adorable Do Dats make great decorations for back packs. They look cute on a purse too! There are so many more fun ways to use your Do Dats.  You can hang them anywhere you want! Check out my review on Youtube! Check out this video from Alex Toys that explains how easy it is to put the Do Dats to...

I hate that it is so dark under my kitchen cabinets.  I like to prep on my kitchen counter tops and always feel like there isn't enough light for me to see what I am doing. It is expensive to hire an electrician and have lighting put in, and to be honest, I really don't want to deal with the inconvenience or the mess. I found a great solution, that is so easy to do, I can do it myself and it is inexpensive.  PureOptic s LED Under Cabinet Lighting Kits.  These lights are sleek, linear light bars and they provide maximum illumination with a minimum footprint.  The lights are lightweight and come in sizes 9" to 24" in length.  The best part about them is that they can be installed without and tools or hardwiring.  They can be used anywhere you need more light. These lights are great for kitchens, bathroom, makeup mirrors and more.  They come in three color temperatures: natural daylight, cool white and warm white, so you can create...

These little bunnies are ready to race their way into your heart and Easter basket. I like to make fun crafts that are simple and adorable.  I saw these cute little bunny cars at a show I attended recently and I fell in love with them.  They looked so easy to make and I had to share them with you. Easter is just a week away and I think these adorable little bunny racers will make great gifts. They are an easy craft to make with your children or grand kids. Make them for your child's classmates, or for your Easter baskets! Supplies needed: Miniature juice or chocolate drink boxes Mini chocolate bars Bite size chocolates (square shaped) Mini Peanut butter cups or any circular confections Mini chocolate foil bunnies  To assemble, you can use a glue gun or double stick tape. Place Mini Peanut Butter cups on each corner of the drink box. Glue or tape a bite size chocolate square to the front of the box. Tape a Mini Chocola...

Crafting is simpler than you think.  All you need is a little time and imagination. I have always loved to create things.  Crafting has been one of my hobbies for many years.  I use to make crafts and sell them to raise money for animal shelters .  It was a great way to express myself and help others at the same time. I also use to create Christmas and Easter crafts to sell at local craft fairs to earn a little extra cash for the holidays. Making crafts for my family and friends is one of my favorite things to do.  I have a few personal touches around my home that I made.  I even sometimes buy items and add my own personal touch to them as well. Simple, inexpensive items can be transformed into wonderful gifts for family and friends. My son and his girlfriend recently took a trip to Ireland for St Patrick's Day week, so I wanted to surprise them with a little gift to thank them for the presents they brought back for me. I vi...

These adorable little ghost pins are sure to put a smile on any little goblin's face this Halloween. These pins are so simple to make with only a few steps. First you will need the following supplies. Cotton balls white material or handkerchief cut into 3 inch squares orange ribbon (or any pattern you want) black fine point fabric marker red fine point fabric marker pin backs hot glue sticks glue gun string sewing needle INSTRUCTIONS: Start by taking your cotton ball and rolling it tightly in your hand to make a tight ball. Take 1 white fabric square and turn it diagonal to  look like a diamond  Place your cotton in the center of the diamond, fold the material over it and twist below the cotton ball. Take a piece of  string and tie it tightly to form the ghost head. take your ribbon and cut a tiny bow tie Glue or sew the tie onto the ghost Hot glue or sew a pin back onto the ba...

Check out this super easy holiday craft.  It makes a nice gift for teacher and your kids can make it.

I was recently sent Insta Natural Essential Oils in Peppermint and Lemon scents.  They both smell fantastic.  If you like a lot of scent, you will love these too. The bottle size is generous and has a convenient dropper for measuring. Insta Natural Essential Oils are available on Amazon and their website. I love using essential oils in homemade items and gifts.  I decided that I was going to make some Peppermint Scented Bath Salts to give as gifts  to the hostesses of St Patrick's day parties that I am going to be attending. The supplies needed are: Epsom Salt Sea Salt Baking Soda Food Coloring InstaNatural Essential Oils Metal Bowl Measuring Cup Decorative Jar Ribbon Start by mixing together 1-1/2 cups of Epson Salt 1/2 cup of Sea Salt and 1/4 cup of Baking Soda Add a couple of drops of Food Coloring and mix together until you get the desired color you want.  I recommend keeping it light. ...