SHOP TILL YOU DROP

I love Fall. It has a very particular and warm smell, and it makes me realize that the holiday season is just around the corner. I'm like a kid when it comes to the holidays- I enjoy decorating, shopping, wrapping presents, making crafts with the kids, making cookies, spending time with family and friends.... and I could go on forever. But what I also like is a great deal. So before I leave the house I always look for coupons, and most of the time I find them. Why pay a full price on something if you don't have to. Today I'm sharing Michaels 50% OFF coupon any one regular priced item. (Please read the fine print) Follow the link bellow for other great deals at Michael's.

Michaels 50% OFF Coupon

Michael's 50% OFF Coupon

So start shopping already! 

HOMEMADE HOLIDAY CARDS & FUN KID DECORATIONS

Holiday season is about family, giving, sharing, making memories and having fun. My kids love crafts and I decided to make some fun hanging cards with my two little ones this holiday season. It's fun, easy, and most of all it's something that the kids are proud to display.

Here is what you will need:
(the amount of noodles and the size of the paper is up to you)

~food coloring
~plastic cups for water
~noodles (few different shapes is fun)
~thick presentation paper in red, green and brown
~Elmer's glue
~some fun rhinestones

Add few drops of food color to about 8oz of tap water. Simply let the kids be creative and let them color the noodles. The longer they stay in the food color the brighter the noodle will be~but don't let them stay in there too long, or they will become soggy and will break. I would recommend no more than 3 minutes. Afterwards lay them down on the paper towel to dry.


In the meantime, using the red paper, cut a rectangle and using the green paper cut out the shape of a Christmas Tree. For the tree stand use the brown paper.

After the noodles have dried have the kids glue down all the paper pieces and then add the noodles and the rhinestone. Let the creativity and fun begin.

You can also use stickers, beans, and any other fun, kids safe, material you'd like. Remember to have fun.