A back to school survival kit activity to kick off the new school year. Have each young women read a quote that matches an item to add to their survival kit. Each girl goes home with her own make up bag filled with goodies! Many have gone back to school already, but here in Virginia we don't start until after Labor Day. The girls in the youth group that I work with requested to do a back to school activity and I thought it would be fun to come up with something to kick off the new year on ... Read More about Back to School Survival Kit: Young Women Activity
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Buckeye Peanut Butter No Churn Ice Cream
Buckeyes and peanut butter combine with a delicious creamy base to create this delicious buckeye peanut butter no churn ice cream. No ice cream maker necessary! Hi, my name is Brandy and I have an ice cream problem. As in, I eat way too much ice cream, and I make way too much ice cream. In my defense, when you have an awesome no-churn base that turns out fantastic every time it only makes sense to keep going with it, am I right? I had two containers of these mini buckeyes and ... Read More about Buckeye Peanut Butter No Churn Ice Cream
Pencil Eraser Stamped T-Shirt {Halloween}
Did you know that you can paint with pencil erasers? This pencil eraser stamped t-shirt is so cute and easy to make for any holiday or occasion. This post contains affiliate links from Amazon. This little t-shirt had been around for quite awhile and had a few small spots on it. We gave it a new life and added some Halloween pizazz at the same time using craft paint and a pencil eraser! Wouldn't a heart be cute with red, pink, and white for Valentine's Day? How about a shamrock with ... Read More about Pencil Eraser Stamped T-Shirt {Halloween}
Sandwich Free Lunch Ideas: Mexican Layered Dip
Think outside the PB&J with these creative sandwich-free lunch ideas for kids, like Mexican Layer Dip, turkey roll ups, quesadillas, hummus and more. This post has been sponsored by Kleenex®, Horizon Organic, and NABISCO. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I remember being a bundle of nerves on the first day of school. A new teacher, a new lunch table to sit at, and a new area of the playground to use. It seems silly thinking about it now, but those worries are 100% justified for a ... Read More about Sandwich Free Lunch Ideas: Mexican Layered Dip
Vinyl Pencil Pouch Tutorial for School or Craft Supplies
A simple vinyl pencil pouch tutorial with step-by-step photos for making a pencil pouch for school! This 10" x 6" pouch is large enough to hold anything you might need including pencils, pens, glue sticks, or scissors! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. My sweet Kaylee is moving up to middle school this year, and is a bit nervous about it. The middle school is quite large with lockers and 7 classes. She is such an organized little gal, and I know ... Read More about Vinyl Pencil Pouch Tutorial for School or Craft Supplies
Pepperoni Bread Is An Easy Recipe That Kids Can Make
Pepperoni bread comes together in just minutes and is a great recipe for kids to make! Experiment and try adding other ingredients, too! If you like this easy recipe for kids, you'll definitely want to check out our rocky road pudding pops and cake mix cookie bars. Two more recipes that kids can make! It makes me so happy to see my kids creating in the kitchen. Dallin loves pepperoni pizza and was excited to try this pizza bread! It is such an easy recipe for kids to make. What ... Read More about Pepperoni Bread Is An Easy Recipe That Kids Can Make
Dry Erase Printable Water Tracker Magnets
Is your family drinking enough water during the summer months? Keep track with these dry-erase printable water tracker magnets that stick to the front of your water dispenser or refrigerator! Thank you, Primo® for sponsoring this post. Summer is here in Virginia. Anyone who has ever lived in the south knows how HOT and HUMID it is during these months. If you wait to drink water when you are thirsty, you are not drinking enough! This goes for us and our four-legged friends. Summer ... Read More about Dry Erase Printable Water Tracker Magnets
Bottle Cap Zipper Pull Tutorial for Teens and Tweens
A great craft to make with a group or send home as a party favor. This bottle cap zipper pull can be easily customized for any occasion and are great to add to a backpack, jacket, or scripture carrier! I work with the 13-15 year old girls at our church and was looking for a simple little craft to make with them for one of our activities. These bottle cap zipper pulls were just the thing! A simple reminder to always keep the temple in their sight. Kaylee brought one one of these zipper pulls ... Read More about Bottle Cap Zipper Pull Tutorial for Teens and Tweens
Our Favorite Pasta Salad Recipe (With Secret Ingredient)
Our favorite pasta salad recipe is sure to become a staple in your home too. The secret is all in the dressing, and it's a store-bought dressing which makes it even easier! I'm a big soup and salad girl. I could eat it several times a week. Pasta salad is fun to make and fun to switch up. Make a big batch and bring it to a summer potluck, but only if you don't care about having any leftovers. The beauty of this salad is that it is a dump and go, clean out the refrigerator and pantry ... Read More about Our Favorite Pasta Salad Recipe (With Secret Ingredient)