St Patricks day Printables - kids activities

It's no secret.....I'm not a big fan of decorating for the Holidays. Yes of course we do for Christmas BUT I don't do much around inside my house for most of the Holidays. We still have FUN with the theme of the Holiday,  I just don't splash it around. And some of that FUN I am sharing today. 

We like to get crafty at our house but sometimes I'm just out of a new idea (gasp!) or mommy steam....I know right!? LOL....Let me share with you my new little secret - Paging SUPERMOM Printables!!! Hello life saver!

Paging SuperMom has printables for DECOR, for parties, for little gifts and more BUT they also have ACTIVITIES! So when the moment arises that when my kids come to me and say, "Mom, can we decorate for St. Patrick's day?" .....or something similar. I don't have to worry about running out to the $1 store to buy some "kid" decorations that I'm not really going to like. Can you relate? Now I can just jump onto Paging Supermom and search through their printables!!!

 

I had fun with my kids this week creating a little leprechaun mischief at our house. Banners and frameables made it easy to cute, assemble, create and decorate however WE wanted! 

What was SUPER great too was that they offered more than decor. There was games, coloring sheets and activities that all my kids (different ages) would enjoy. They offered a fun variety - something for everyone. They make it easy to have a SUPERmom moment! *wink*

After printing and playing we got creative and transformed ourselves into little leprechauns! 

We printed out headshots of ourselves. 

Cut out our heads

attached a pipe cleaner body

and then some green/gold accessories! 

 The kids have had a GREAT time moving these little guys around. They are bendable and can hang, move or be posed almost anywhere! Plus they just make us laugh! they are funny and cute!

So my point? "Supermom" moments can be easy. They can be random. They don't have to be planned. We all love that moment when things just come together. When everyone is happy, laughing and having a good time. When we are creating and connecting together. It doesn't have to be complex or a big production. It's all about time...... just take a little time . And printable are a fun way to make it easy! 

Thanks Paging Supermom for the fun ...and the memories you helped my family create.

Spring Fever DIY

It's March and whether the WEATHER is saying it's Spring or not I am feeling ready! Are you? 

Spring brings so many things - Easter, flowers, color, spring cleaning, fresh-ing up the decor, cooking and creating new items and more. Here's a few of some SPRING inspired DIY's from my amazing Brassy Apple Team!

SWEET TOOTH? 

A round up of Recipes using Mini Cadbury eggs on Crafting in the Rain! Get this post pinned for all the links! 

Easy closet organization tips - if you can't see it...

 January has come and gone.....have your resolutions too? If so, you're not the only one. BUT the good thing is it doesn't have to be January to make goals, or clean out or do whatever you want to do! Yes, it's true we get more motivated at certain times of the year, but if you are needing to do something now - do it now! 

I didn't clean out and organize my closet until right before February and you know what I found??? 

Clothes that still had tags on them.

Clothes I hadn't worn all season.

Clothes I forget I had.

Clothes that I didn't relate to any more at ALL.

(insert a sad and sort of guilty face here....LOL!)

I decided I wasn't going to be BUY anything new in February at all for my wardrobe. I tend to thrift quite often and collect new items to add or refashion. But not now. I was putting myself on a spending freeze and I was going to WEAR what was in my closet! 

1) I cleaned it out with my 3 PILE METHOD.

2) I organized everything by COLOR. 

This works for me. Rather than organizing by short sleeves, long sleeves, etc. I like having all my items of the same color together. Then if I'm feeling in a "pink" or a "green" mood today I can easily find all my items in 1 spot. Find a system that works for you. 

(yes I don't have all matching hangers. It doesn't bother me - wink!)

Sharing pieces of your heart - photo a day wrap up

The End of February marks the time to wrap up the #LookUPphotoAday challenge on Instagram that Amy Cornwell and I joined forces to create and host. It was an emotional, heart filling, connecting and sharing through photos - one after another. There was almost 500 photos posted and shared in 1 month that centered on beliefs - whatever they may be.

I wanted to personally thank each person who participated, commented and also just peeked into the photos being shared. I "met" several new ladies and had my heart warmed more than once this month. I loved being able to share little bits of my through a photo and a word inspiration. I want more of that - connecting, sharing, inspiring...... 

I will continue to share on Instagram all facets of my life. I'd love to have you follow me and chat over there! 

Glitter Duck Tape Refashion - NO Sew

This post brought to you by Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine.



I love a trendy way to hold a clutch when it doesn't come with a handle or strap! And this NO SEW Refashion idea using Glitter Duck Brand Craft Tapes just might be the perfect solution for YOU! Duck Brand® Craft Tape is available in Glitter, Fabric, Prism and Washi. Seriously so cool that they have come out with these options. 

I am tall. I am a woman. Am I scary??

I'm a 6ft. tall woman - does that make me scary??

This is post I've been wanting to write for a long time. One that I have written and typed out many times in my head. One that is now becoming public (insert big smiley face here). Also one that has been written and sitting here behind the scenes for a month now.

Riddle me this......Does being tall make me scary???? inquiring minds would like (strike that) - they would LOVE to know! I would LOVE to know.