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PVC Pipe Water Fun For Less Than $10!!!

Jun 182013

With the temps hitting 90 degrees this week… I did some looking around for some water fun. I found some great ideas and wanted to make the one Simple Simon & Co but they did not have very detailed instructions at all.. So being that we are kinda handy.. We set off to Home Depot, and I am pretty happy with our results. Colin loves it even more! To make this fun project it only costs $8.00 or less at Home Depot (I am sure Lowe’s etc are similar).

We only used the glue on one piece so that we can easily store for next summer. This beats buying the kid sprinklers in store that are pricey and seem to last only a summer or less!

*NOTE* I have the exact measurements for the PVC Pipe cuts… If your super friendly…Maybe you can get the associate at your Home Improvement Store to help you make those cuts (Save a bit of time and money if you do not have a saw).

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Homemade Bubble Solution

Jun 182013

Bubbles are my son’s favorite Spring/Summer activity and I saw this fun little Homemade Bubble Solution all over Facebook the past week and just had to share. If you buy the larger size Laundry Detergent then save it for this great idea. If you do not (like me) any container will work to hold the Homemade Bubbles.

Homemade Bubble Refill Station: from Premier Pediatrics-Dr. Deb Winburn and Dr. Todd Bush

Bubble solution:
12 cups of water
1 cup of dish soap
1 cup of cornstarch
2 Tbsp baking powder
….now go out and make some bubbles!!

Father’s Day Gift Ideas You Can Make At Home

Jun 112013

As many of you know Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 17th. My son always loves to make Daddy cards as well as the other men in our life too (Grandpa, Great Grandpa and more). I will be enjoying the day with my husband and son (Which I think they will ditch me for golf but that is ok)! I do miss my dad thought! It has been 14 years since he passed away.

Father’s Day Golf Cup Cakes! These are so cute and both my son and husband would love them… To bad I do not have time to make them!

Dad, You’re Worth Every Penny! Card. This looks like a fun easy project for your kiddo’s to do!

Father’s Day Coupon Booklet. This one you can customize with your own coupons!

Father’s Day Fridge Magnet. This one will need a bit more to make.

Trinket Box/tray. The site for this one has several other cute ideas as well!

A pad for dad. Cute little note book your child can make for dad. You could even turn this into a card.

Father’s Day Photo Block Puzzle

Jun 112013

With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 16th), I thought over the next few weeks I would feature some Father’s Day gift ideas. If you have one on your website and want me to share (email me dealwisemommy@ gmail.com).

The 1st project I am going to feature is found on the website What to Expect.

Father’s Day Photo Block Puzzle

Supplies:

Unfinished wooden blocks (I used 1 and ¾”)

Sandpaper

Acrylic paint

Photos (they used only two, but you could use up to six)

Rubber band

Parchment paper or tracing paper

Accent stickers (optional)

Mod Podge crafting fluid (optional)

Flat foam brushes (optional)

Visit What to Expect to learn how to make these super cute blocks for dad!

Outdoor Fun Idea: Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss

May 152013

With our temps at almost 90 in early May, I think it is safe to look for some water activities we can have a bit of fun with! I just love how colorful these sponge bombs are!

Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss found on Inner Child Fun

Need: (All I think can be found at your local Dollar Store too!)

Sponges
Scissors
Zip Ties
Toe Nail Clippers to trim off excess Zip Ties
Buckets

Directions:

The website did not really give much. She did cut each sponge into thirds then used 9 strips per “Bomb”. A reader submitted a suggestion to use toe nail clippers to cut excess zip ties. Just bunch them up (I did three rows wide & three high), and tie them up! Add a little water and have some fun!

We had so much fun yesterday! I had a bit of trouble find Zip Ties at my Dollar Tree so I headed over to Walmart and found them back in the hardware section. We went with the longer clear ones which were a bit long…but the short ones would have been very hard to work with.

Mason Jar Planter Box for Mother’s Day

May 102013

I am loving this great idea for a Mother’s Day gift! Mason Jar Planter Box from Shanty 2 Chic.

Supplies:

(1) 1×4 Furring Strip

(3) Mason Jars

(2) Door Pulls

Total Cost should be under $8.00

Directions:

Visit Shanty 2 chic for step by step directions with pictures.

Liberty Jane Clothing: Free American Girl Clothing Sewing Patterns

May 022013

Do you know how to sew or know someone who does? Well.. You will love the site Liberty Jane Clothing since they offer FREE sewing patterns for American Girl Clothing! I know that anything American Girl Brand has a hefty price tag and I think it is great you can get FREE patterns to make clothing for the dolls at a cheaper price and in a style your little girl will love. In fact, Liberty Jane Clothing offers free patterns for several other dolls too!

Check out all the FREE American Girl Clothing styles on Liberty Jane Clothing. Make sure to sign up for their newsletter because you will get 2 free patterns signing up!

Free Swimsuit Pattern for Dolls

Free American Girl Doll Dress Pattern