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Getting Your Kids Involved In The Garden

Growing your own food has not only nutritional benefits for your family, but a pleathera of life lessons, and amazement for young children. Planting our own seeds and growing a garden is a family affair. It provides us with wonderful healthy produce all summer long, as well...

The Best Things In Life Aren’t Things

Just a quick post to share with you one of my very favorite quotes. Although my blog is all about the “things” that I make and the “stuff” that we do, it is certainly not everything that is important to our family! I strongly believe that “The...

Turn A Wipe Container Into The Best Infant And Toddler Toy

If you have an infant you know that you could have thousands of dollars worth of blinky, colorful, noisy toys in your home, but your baby would prefer to pull baby wipes out of their container, right? Turn a wipe container into your babies absolute FAVORITE toy. This is the...

Repurpose Old Shutters – A Charming Kids Height Chart

Height charts for children are not always an easy thing to incorporate into home decor. I used these old, charming, rustic shutters paired with some canvas baby photos of my little ones to create a perfect area to display how much they have grown. When at my in-laws one day,...

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream Cake

Summer is almost here and the thought of ice cream treats and sweet summer nights are so close I can taste it. Here is an incredibly tasty “homemade” ice cream cake that is perfect for any occasion. You won’t believe how simple it is, and neither will anyone you share it with because it is that good.

Happy Mother’s Day – Lessons Learned From My Kids

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you beautiful and loving mothers that are stopping by A Spotted Pony today! I wanted to share a little story with you about the best part of being a mother and how my children have taught me the most important life lessons. I hope you enjoy it!

Aging Galvanized Metal – DIY Antique Looking Chicken Feeder

Make a new chicken feeder look like an antique using white vinegar. I was able to make this uniquely beautiful plate holder for my kitchen with just that. Vinegar has so many amazing uses, but this one is for the crafty at heart.

25 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is nearing quickly! Here are 25 ideas for DIY gifts for the most important woman in your life. These DIY gifts are all quick, easy and inexpensive. Instead of buying something, make something with love for your Mom.

Chalkboard Welcome And Message Plaque

A can of chalkboard spray paint and an unused platter turn into a simple and useful welcome sign f or your home. A delightful little chalkboard that can welcome guests, politely ask them to remove shoes, or greet your friends for a party.

Healthy And Fun Snack For Kids – Caterpillar Grape Kabobs

Need a healthy and fun snack for a party, get together, or dish to pass? These caterpillar kabobs are simple to make and absolutely irresistible to both kids and adults alike. A bunch of grapes are transformed into loveable and edible little critters with a couple simple ingredients.

Magnetic Wall Art And Interactive Princess Toy

Turn an inexpensive oil drip pan from a automotive store into a magnetic princess land that your own little princess can play with for hours on end. It allows for hours of interactive princess. Encouraging imaginative play, storytelling, and lettwe recognition make this toy not only super fun, but educational too.

Cake Batter Rice Krispies And Turning “Almost 30″

Today marks the big 2-9 for me and in just one year I will hit the dreaded 30 year milestone. I will be celebrating with family and friends and of course, some cake batter inspired treats. These Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect treat for any birthday. They are easy, fun, super festive, and tasty too.

Apliqued Mom Tattoo Shirts For Brother And Sister

Nothing says “I will love you forever Mom” like a tattoo, but here is an adorable toddler alternative! Appliqued shirts are a great way to make a special day even more memorable. You won’t be able to resist your sweeties in these matching Mom tattoo shirts.