Let It Shine

Who knew two dollars could bring so much fun? Okay, you all did.  We all know there's gonna be crafting items at our local dollar store for each holiday and season.  And I lucked out. I found these  foam Easter egg kits for two whole dollars. I had to throw it in my cart. Along with some other very useful items. My granddaughters wanted to get started right away. Stickers are always fun. For me too. I was expecting the girls to make traditional looking eggs. After all that was what they were provided. But low and behold they came up with these crazy looking eggs. Their eggs look so silly. I can't help but smile when I look at them. What's even sillier is the look on Honey Bunny's face as she poses for a picture.  I didn't get a chance to get a picture of our supplies before the girls got busy creating. And here is a picture of my granddaughter concentrating on her masterpiece. Look. An Easter egg face with a flower nose and lo

Please Share the Love I don't know about you but I love thrift shopping. Even when I don't actually need anything. Wait a minute what does shopping have to do with needing something. Silly me. I can always find something I need. Do I sound like I could be addicted to shopping? Or could I be a hoarder? Maybe but that's okay. I think most creative people love shopping for their hobbies and they are hoarders to some extent. But addiction and hoarding is not the topic for today. If you want to read my hoarding post you can check it out HERE . Otherwise lets get back on track. I'm sure you would love to score the best deals so I will share my 40 thrift store shopping tips. Thrift Store Shopping Tips I'm sure many of you are already shopping experts but thrift store shopping is a little different so we have to keep that in mind. Wear comfy shoes and clothes because the quickest way to make a shopping adventure go bad is sore feet

Welcome back to Get Crafty Friday!  If it’s your first time here, thank you for joining us!  I hope you will stop by and spend some time checking out the other projects and share what you have been working on this week!  I hope that you have all had a wonderful week! I've been working on a few sponsored posts and giveaways. I can't wait to start sharing some other posts again!  This week we have a wonderful guest co-host! Let's welcome Darlene! Please make sure to stop by Darlene's blog and follow her on social media : FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST Thank you for stopping by, sharing your projects, and visiting the great bloggers that link up here today.  I hope you all have a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend!   Congo Squares by:  In the Kitchen with Jenny Meal Planning Ideas for Salads by: Dear Creatives Washi Tape Clover St. Patrick's Day Wreath by: The Silly Pearl Make sure to chec

At this point in my life crocheting is my favorite hobby. I can crochet just about any where at any time. Unfortunately my crocheting gear is in storage. Needless to say, I was feeling a little lost and needed something. So of course I went online - just browsing when I came across some pretty pictures - doodles - tangles - in black and white. I immediately knew that I found something I would love to do. All I need is a sketchbook and black markers. A hobby that doesn't take up much space or cost much money. I could get these items at a dollar store. It cost three dollars for the book and one dollar for the marker.  By Darlene And off I went expecting to see a gorgeous piece of art like all the inspiration I saw on the internet. Here is my first attempt - the picture on the left. Quite sad of course. What was I thinking? My picture looks like crap and I don't feel a sense of accomplishment or joy - just disappointment and disillusionment. I like my granddaughter

How To Wash Bras +  Helpful Tips To Lengthen the Life of Your Bra You’ve invested your time and money to find the perfect bras so you want to take care of them properly. I mean what’s the point of going through the steps to find the perfect bra only to throw it in the laundry with a bunch of bulky items and have it distorted the next week. Before I even get into washing we need to talk about how often we need to wash our bras. We don’t need to wash it after each use. You don’t actually need to wash your bra until you perspire in it. The mere fact of reducing the amount of washing will expand the life of your bra. In order to prolong the life of your bra, I am providing you with instructions for washing, drying and storing. Hand Wash Your Bras This is the highly recommended method by manufacturers. Fill a sink with lukewarm water. The kitchen sink is a nice size. Add a small amount of mild detergent. Soak your bras for about an