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Friday, January 31, 2014

DIY Rustic Olympic Banner

Easy Olympic Games Decoration {for Kids or Adults}!

Get into the Olympic spirit with this simple craft

 

While I'm not going win any medals (chuckle, chuckle: pun sooooo intended) for accuracy with this project, it was fun and SUPER easy, and does its job to convey the general theme of the Olympic rings. I used a drop cloth for the banner/background of the rings, but technically, the background of Olympic rings should be white. As you can imagine, there are a lot of specifications when it comes to the creation and usage of the official Olympic symbols, but I'm bending the rules a little with this project :) So bear with me!



Contributor at Ginger Snap Crafts!

Happy Friday!

Did you know that I'm part of the contributor team at Ginger Snap Crafts?


Well, I am! And I'm so excited to be included in the group of talent and creative bloggers on the team! My post is up today, so head on over and check it out! And if you're new to Ginger's blog, I'm sure you'll end up staying there a while--it's filled with awesomeness :)


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Winter Blues Got You Down? Start Planning a Family Getaway!

How to Plan an Enjoyable and Affordable Family Vacation

Announcing a New Series for February!
Take-a-Trip Tuesdays: Stress-Free & Fun Tips for Travel with Kids

Remember those times when your vacations consisted of simply lounging around and relaxing? When you could wake up late and take your time deciding what fun activities you'd do that day? Go surfing or play tennis? Take a hike or explore a new city? Sunbathe by the pool and read a book without interruption? Sadly, as a parent to young kiddos, that version of a vacation is no longer the same (at least for a few years).  But don't let that scare you off! Things may be different now, but it's still possible to have a fun and relaxing vacation, even when you add your kids into the mix. It's easy to shy away from traveling with kids, especially young ones, but with some careful planning and a {mini} shift in expectations, you can enjoy your family vacation, and even return home feeling rested!