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5 Clever Ways to Organize Your Necklaces

I finished up decluttering in my room (I'm working through this book, which is super helpful for people like me who do better when somebody just tells exactly what to do step by step!)

The only thing that is still bugging me in there is that I have several necklaces sitting on top of my dresser because they are too big to fit in my jewelry box.

I figured it was time to start looking for a different solution, so I rounded up some different DIY ideas for organizing necklaces.

If you have the same problem I do, hopefully you'll find something that works for you!

Organize Your Necklaces with these simple DIY projects

1. Bulletin Board Jewelry Wall

 

2. Covered Cork Board Necklace Organizer

 

3. Chicken Wire Necklace Organizer

 

4. DIY Necklace Organizer

 

5. Large Necklace Holder

 

 

I hope you find one that works for you!

Show Your Children How Much You Love Them With A Countdown to Valentine’s Day

As parents, we should always be trying our best to show our children we love them. (Here are 35 ways!)  But Valentine's Day gives us an opportunity to do some extra special things that will build lifetime memories and create lasting bonds with our children.

 

Countdown to Valentine's Day with these printable love links for kids!

 

Today I have 14 days worth of “love links” for kids that you can download and print.

Give one each day to your child. (see if you can come up with clever ways to do it to add to the excitement.  Slip one under their pillow, put it in their lunch, etc.)

Watch your child's eyes glow when he sees just how much he means to you!

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Hooray!  You're all set!  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.

 

Count down to Valentine's Day with these printable Love Links for Kids

One Year of Done for You Meal Plans!

Have you heard about the new feature from Build a Menu?

I have always loved using Build a Menu because it gives me the freedom to pick and choose what meals I want to make as it simultaneously creates my shopping list and estimated grocery total for the store of my choice. (ALDI included!) (You can see how it works in detail if you'd like.)

But they've added a new feature that I really like too - the DONE FOR YOU menu plans -- and for a limited time they are free when you buy the regular meal planning service (regular price = $30!)

So, what you get is:

    1. Access to the classic menu planner as I described above, where you can pick and choose which meals you want to make. There are options for every kind of diet needs (Trim Healthy Mama, Gluten Free, Paleo, Normal People :), etc. )
    1. Pre-made menus delivered to your inbox each week. If you happen to be disorganized one week and don't log in to create your own meal plan, you've automatically got a pre-made menu arriving as a a back-up! AWESOME!

I got the Done4U plans several months ago, and I'll admit that I rely on them much more often than I should! But as long as my family is getting fed I shouldn't feel guilty that someone else is planning my menus, should I now?

Buy the classic plan now for $35, and get a full year of Done for You Menus FREE!  (Be sure to use the coupon code BAM12for35 when you check out!)

The $35 price and free done for you menus are only available through January 31st, so don't delay!

Update: Although this particular sale deadline has passed, you can try it free for 2 weeks by going through this link.  If you love it as much as I do, you'll be able to take advantage of the next sale that comes along! ​

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Free Valentine’s Day Printable Pack

Free Printable Pack: Valentine's Day Cupcakes

 

Today I have a fun printable pack for the little ones!

My kids always enjoy doing extra work when it is as exciting as these Valentine's Day Cupcake worksheets!

I have moved all of my homeschooling posts to christianhomeschoolfamily.com. You can go here to read this post at the new site.

 

Whipped Peppermint Body Scrub

DIY Whipped Peppermint Body Scrub | Make your own for Valentine's Day gifts!

INGREDIENTS


3/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup pink sugar ( 2 drops of pink food gel mixed with 1/4 cup sugar)
5 drops peppermint essential oil or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops Vitamin E oil







DIY Whipped Peppermint Body Scrub - great homemade spa gift idea for Valentine's Day!

DIRECTIONS


1. In a ziploc plastic bag, add 1/4 cup sugar and 2 drops of pink food gel. Let all of the air out of the bag and zip it up. Shake and massage the bag with your hands until all of the sugar is mixed and a light shade of pink.


2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the coconut oil 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy.


3. Add the pink sugar and whip for an additional 20 seconds.


4. Transfer to an airtight container or jar. This soothing whipped scrub can be stored up to 6 months but will likely be used long before that 🙂


5. ENJOY!!

Recommended Ingredient Sources:

Coconut Oil - ORDER HERE

Peppermint Oil - BUY HERE

Vitamin E Oil - BUY HERE​

Free Printable Lego Valentines

Valentine's Day is almost here! If your children like Legos as much as mine do, I'm sure they'll love handing out these Lego Valentines to their friends!

Valentine's Day is almost here! If your children like Legos as much as mine do, I'm sure they'll love handing out these Lego Valentines to their friends!

Printable Lego Valentines

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