Hey crafty friends! In celebration of Earth Day, a fun group of crafty ladies and myself were challenged by Cricut to come up with a new use for empty vinyl rolls. Well, if you’re anything like me you have at least a dozen lying around #hoarder. If you throw them away, don’t tell me. I can’t bear it.

I brainstormed for a few days and here’s what I came up with:

DIY Surprise Reward System For Kids

Here’s what you’ll need: Empty Vinyl Rolls Washi Tape Cardstock Wood Round Hot Glue Craft...

It’s officially the last day of winter! Can you even believe it? Easter is just 12 days away and I am in full party planning mode. When my kids were younger I would set the table with paper plates and all things kids proof. Now that they are all a little older I can fancy it up a bit.

These adorable gingham plates are from Michaels! They were 50% off which made them only $3.49 each. I plan to go back and grab all of the colors after Easter. #clearanceshopper

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A few days ago I gave you some fun ideas for unconventional Easter baskets. Today, I’m showing you how to fill those baskets with things other than candy.

I have a sweet teen in high school and she isn’t huge on candy, but give her a makeup brush and she’s the happiest girl in the world. I put together four themed basket ideas for all types of teenage girls.

Themed Basket Number One:

Sunglasses Sunscreen Beach Towel Flip Flops Beach Bag- DIY Sun Hat Water Bottle Straw Sipper

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I have to say, I am not a fan of buying a cheapy Easter basket every year. Sure, it may be $5 but it’s so incredibly seasonal that once Easter is over you have to tuck it away until next year. Or, if you’re like me you end up tossing it.

This year, I am doing something totally different and finding “baskets” that are actually useful storage items and aren’t covered in ducks and bunnies. I scoured the shelves at Target and rounded up a list of out of the ordinary Easter basket ideas for the kiddos in your...