Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant — Family Fun
5 DIY Christmas Ornaments that Don't Break 0
Want a gorgeous Christmas tree without the fear of your excited little ones or pets breaking your pretty glass ornaments? No worries. We've got an easy, eye-catching and unbreakable DIY fix that you can easily customize to fit your Christmas style in just a few steps. The first step to making these is to get some pre-made papier mache ornaments from your local craft store -- they usually come with a string already attached, and are available in various shapes, sizes, and textures. How to Make Unbreakable Painted DIY Christmas Ornaments Use high-gloss acrylic paint and...- Riche Holmes Grant
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Painted Jingle Bell Ornaments for Kids 0
These painted jingle bells are a fun and easy project for little makers (like my toddler boss) who want to create their own Christmas tree ornaments. It's also a great way to teach (or reinforce) colors and what happens when you mix them. Materials: Gold or silver jingle bells (sizes vary) Paper plates Flat craft paintbrush Multi-surface high gloss acrylic paint (preferred brand: Martha Stewart Crafts) Scissors Metallic cord Directions: 1. Cover your workspace completely. I want to stress the word "completely" because I'm always amazed by how widely paint can travel in the hands of...- Riche Holmes Grant
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3 Christmas Table Tree Decorations that Bring the Bling 0
With simple materials from your local crafts store, you can create eye-catching Christmas table decorations that add an impressive wow-factor to your holiday table -- in just a few steps! Photo by Riche Holmes Grant Fringe Benefits Sparkly silver fringe and a topper made from deconstructed garland make this Christmas table decoration a stunning focal point. Measure the circumference of your cone in 1.5-inch sections from the bottom to the top before purchasing the fringe so that you don't over- or under- buy. Photo by Riche Holmes Grant Materials Papier mache cone of desired...- Riche Holmes Grant
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BambiniWare at the White House for Christmas 0
When I told toddler boss that we were going to see the Christmas decorations at the White House, she asked me if "Michelle" was going to be there. Apparently, they are on a first name basis thanks to the First Lady's appearance on Doc McStuffins. In case you missed that episode, she really does say, "You can call me 'Michelle.'" So cool on so many levels. Although Michelle couldn't join us due to officially FLOTUS business, we did see the First Family's Portuguese Water Dogs, Bo and Sunny, on our way in. I took way too...- Riche Holmes Grant
- Categories: Christmas Family Fun
Giving Thanks with a Gratitude Basket 0
Our family started a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with a gratitude basket pictured below. Toddler boss and I made it to the crafts store just in time (10/31) to grab the last of the fall-themed items before the Christmas turnover. Sad, but true. Throughout the month of November, we've asked each person present in our home, including extended family and friends, to take a moment to think about something that s/he is thankful for and write it down on a notecard to place in the basket. It's now Thanksgiving Day and our basket is literally overflowing...- Riche Holmes Grant
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