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DIY Felt Board Tutorial
I went down memory lane the other day and found a very old tutorial I had written about a felt board. I thought it would be nice to share that…
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How to Freeze Blueberries and Strawberries: What to Do With Frozen Blueberries and Strawberries
We love to pick berries. This year we hit up the strawberry patch and the blueberry patch. The kids enjoy u-picks and so do I! Most people pick more berries…
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Free Summer Responsibility Chart Idea for Kids
The summertime can be really fun. Vacations. Swimming. Sunshine. No school. It can also be an unsettling time for some. If your kids go off to school from fall to…
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5 Ways to be an Eco-Friendly Crafter, Maker, and Artist
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Here at the Making Life, we LOVE nature. We love taking care of our planet. We love providing a healthy environment for our kids. It’s important…
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How to Make Crayon LEGO Minifigures with Leftover Crayons
If your kids love LEGO, crayons, and crafts, then I have a project for you!You can repurpose your old broken worn down crayons and make new ones! The best part…
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How to Make a Cardboard House (or castle!) Two Ways
Written by: Hannah Kimmel We’re continuing our upcycling series with a new project for you: A few weeks ago I came across a post on Instagram about making cardboard houses…
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3 Reasons Why Auctions and Flea Markets are Great for Makers
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Recently we’ve been watching HGTV’s, Flea Market Flip. It’s so fun watching teams go to a flea market, find old broken pieces, and turn them into…
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The Great Guide to Double Gauze Fabric
A few years ago, I picked up a swaddling blanket at a yard sale. It was that soft squishy material that’s so popular for baby blankets these days. Many people…
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Ridiculously Easy Lemonade and Lemonade Syrup
Written by: Hannah Kimmel The other day I went to our local Aldi and lemons were $1.79 for a bag of large lemons. How could I pass it up? Did…
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Free Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Written by: Hannah Kimmel I was first introduced to crochet dishcloths by my sister-in-law. She gave them to me for Christmas and I didn’t know what they were. After she…