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Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant — DIY + Crafts

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Fun, Stylish Ways to Organize Toys 0

If you’ve ever felt the excruciating pain of stepping on a Lego or spent hours putting away toys (only to repeat the next day), then you’ll appreciate these fun, stylish toy storage tips. We asked an organizational guru, a mom, and an interior designer for their best ideas. Design and Photo by Rachel and Company Get Organized First Organizational guru Rachel Rosenthal, of Rachel and Company in the Washington, DC area, suggests the following steps before you even start to think about designing (or redesigning) your child’s play space: First, take out all of the toys from...
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How to Make a Kite Out of Paper 1

Celebrate the sunny days and perfect winds of spring with this simple, family-friendly kite made from paper, straws, string, and tape. Coated kite paper adds durability, while a decorative tissue paper overlay and glitter-painted dowel give the kite a touch of flair. Materials - Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Glitter Acrylic Craft Paint in Lemon Drop - 1 toilet paper tube- 6 medium-width, sturdy straws- 3 yards of washi tape- 3 1/2 yards of twine-1 sheet of decorative tissue paper (20" x 30")- 1 sheet of kite paper (20" x 30")- 30-60 feet of kite string- Thin ribbon in assorted colors...
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Natural Easter Egg Colors to Dye For 0

This is a fun, family-friendly project that requires you to be equal parts cook and chemist. I tested a total of 14 ingredients, and the selections below are my picks for generating the most vibrant colors. The process can be lengthy (I let my eggs soak overnight), so be sure to allocate at least a few hours to create your masterpieces before you plan on using them. Each batch makes about 2 cups of dye. If you need more, you can increase the amount by following the ratios given below. MATERIALS: - White eggs and carton-...
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A Fabulously Chic Designer Easter Basket for Kids 0

At 2 years old, my daughter has got a style that's uniquely her own. I used her taste as a guide for assembling the perfect Easter basket. I started with a beautiful handmade basket from Good Wishes Quilts that I had personalized with my daughter Riley's name. The designer included a card with good wishes for a long and happy life, which I gladly put inside the basket too. I love the modern look of the basket, and Riley will love that she can use it to carry her toddler essentials in style long after Easter. Next, since...
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Inside our Mommy & Me Balcony Garden 1

Let me just start by saying that I have no doubt at all that the only reason we still have a garden that is alive and well nearly six weeks in is that Riley is in complete control of the process…thank God. After we averted a near disaster in the first few days after planting (see below), I figured that it was best for me to take a step back and let her and her cute little green thumb lead the way. We began our adventure with scouting trips to Lowe’s, Home Depot and our local hardware store (Strosniders) to get...
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