21 Fun Easter & Spring Projects

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Amy

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I’m back with another round-up of great ideas for you – this time it’s lots of fun (and simple!) Easter & Spring projects. Between the Mom Advice archives and all the other inspirational projects I found, I knew I couldn’t limit myself to only one area, so you’ll find projects for the whole family to cook, craft, or decorate – for the holiday and beyond. In other words, something for everyone!

Cooking Projects:

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Bread Machine Bunny Bread @ Mom Advice

Bunny-Easter-Carrot-Dip

Bunny Carrot Dip @ Pizzazzerie

Peep_Martinis

Peep Martinis @ Mom Advice

Easter-Egg-Bark

Jelly Bean Bark @ The Frugal Girls

birds-nest-macaroons

Bird’s Nest Macaroons @ Faux Martha

bunny krispie pops

Chubby Bunny Krispie Pops @ Shaken Together Life

And when you’re ready for nourishing food,

vegetable soup with pesto

Spring Vegetable Soup with Pesto @ Healthy Delicious

Crafting Projects:

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Rolled Ribbon Rosette Hair Bow @ Mom Advice

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DIY Peep Wreath with Rolled Ribbon Rosette @ Mom Advice

Paint with cotton tips

Paper Eggs Cotton Tip Painting @ Danya Banya

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Felt Flower Brooch @ Mom Advice

egg-carton-spring-sheep

Egg Carton Painted Sheep @ Blog Me Mom

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Daffodil Bunting @ Nurture Store

DIY Easter Stickers

DIY Easter Stickers @ MerMag Blog

Decorating Projects:

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Embroidery Thread Eggs @ Mom Advice

Simple Spring Tablescape

Simple Spring Tablescape @ Love of Family and Home

Bunny-boxwood-wreath

Boxwood Bunny Wreath @ Simplicity in the South

yarn-egg-wreath

Yarn Egg Wreath @ The Sweet Survival

pinata-eggs Pinata Eggs @ A Subtle Revelry

Easy-Easter-Decorating-with rice Colored Rice Easter Decoration @ Today’s Creative Blog

And last, but not least, how about some help cleaning up after all this fun?

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The Big Spring Clean @ Living Well Spending Less

Happy Easter!

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Posted on March 20, 2013 by Amy

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Amy’s Notebook 03.13.13

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Amy

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My daughter would love to make these crowns made from cereal boxes (@ Salsa Pie)

I love this printable spring cleaning checklist (@ the happier homemaker)

These 5 ideas to encourage your kids to plant a garden will come in handy this Spring (@ How Does She?)

Source: Handle the Heat

This herb, garlic, & dijon pork tenderloin looks so delicious (@ Handle the Heat)

I want to try these chocolate almond & sea salt rice krispie treats (@ Baking Bites)

These salt dough magnets would be a fun & inexpensive craft to try with the kids (@ Gimmie Some Oven)

This broccoli pesto pasta would be a fun green dish to try for St. Paddy’s Day without the green dye (@ Annie’s Eats)

Source: Design Mom

These salt dough eggs would be a fun & inexpensive way to decorate for Easter (@ Design Mom)

I am madly in love with these crocheted scissor covers (@ one sheepish girl)

These easy Shamrock clip would be adorable for St. Patrick’s Day (@ Paging Supermom)

I love these tips for getting the perfect fit on your clothing (@ Putting Me Together)

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18 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Amy

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Are you looking for some simple, fun, and creative crafts, recipes, and decorations for St. Patrick’s Day? Me too! So I pulled a couple ideas from our archives and then found a few more to inspire us with their simple ingredients, kid-friendly steps, and fun presentations.

Here are a couple of Mom Advice classics:

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Rainbow Cake in a Jar with Cloud Frosting s_Day_Straw_Printable

Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Straw TagsAnd sixteen more easy St. Paddy’s day ideas:

felt shamrock craft

Felt Shamrock Hair Accessories @ Molly Moo

Irish Potato Cakes @ Irish American Mom Chocoalte-Covered-Pretzels

Chocolate Covered Pretzels @ Love From the Oven

Framed Luck Tags @ Organize and Decorate Everything lucky-charm-necklace

Salt Dough Shamrock Necklace @ 2 Clever Blog pot-of-gold-marshmallow-pops

Pot o’ Gold Marshmallow Pops @ Babies, Bellies & Beyond candle collage

Decoupaged Candles @ Mess for Less St-Patrick-Day Candy Bark

Pretzel & Cookie Candy Bark @ Formula Mom St.-Patricks-muddy-buddy

St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies & Printable @ No Biggie St-Patricks-Day-Block

Kiss Me Block @ Celebrations Mint_Brownie_Ice_Cream_Push_Up_Pops

Mint Brownie Ice Cream Push-Ups @ A Pumpkin and A Princess st-patricks-day-streamers

Crepe Paper Shamrock Streamers @ Studio DIY diy-st-patricks-day-wreath

Rainbow Yarn Wreath @ Crafts ‘n Coffee Irish-Soda-Bread-Biscuits

Soda Bread Biscuits @ Simmworks Family lucky-decoupage-vase

Lucky Yarn-Covered Vase @ Mod Podge Rocks mint-chocolate-rice-crispy-treats

Mint Chocolate Rice Crispie Treats @ Better in BulkHave a great St. Patrick’s Day!

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Amy’s Notebook 03.06.13

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Amy

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This paper flower garland made from paper napkins is beautiful and thrifty! (@ ellinee)

I need to clean my cabinets with this 2-ingredient homemade kitchen gunk remover (@One Good Thing)

Here are ten more things to do with coconut oil- my own latest obsession! (@ Love Stitched)

This sesame chicken recipe looks like a great way to save on takeout (@ Brown Eyed Baker)

I am in love with these little customized Instagram beanbags (@ lil blue boo)

Source: life {illustrated}

These robin’s eggs made from salt dough are a thrifty way to decorate your home for Spring (@ life {illustrated})

I love this tutorial for how to turn bi-fold doors into fancy french doors (@ 2 Little Superheroes)

My bathroom could use a deep cleaning and I love these tips for deep cleaning your bathroom (@ Clean & Scentsible)

These green velvet baked donuts would be a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat (@ Picky Palate)

I can’t wait to try making my own almond milk with this tutorial (@ a thousand words)

I love these fifteen washi tape projects to decorate a kid’s room (@ ohdeedoh)

These roasted vegetables with miso-lime dressing look divine (@ the kitchn)

I want to try this copycat Olive Garden dressing recipe (@ GoodLife Eats)

This chocolate mint skillet cookie looks like a fun dessert for the family (@ she wears many hats)

I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

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Amy’s Notebook 02.27.13

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Amy

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Source: At Home on the Bay

These adorable vintage-style pillowcases would be easy to make with this great tutorial. (@ At Home on the Bay)

It would be fun to give (or receive!) one of these stress relief kits. (@ U Create)

Spring may be around the corner, but it’s not here yet, which makes these diy treasure chests perfect for indoor scavenger hunts. (@ A Cowboy’s Wife)

This amazing girls bedroom uses pops of color against a neutral background and really fun, huge pom poms overhead. (@ Daffodil Design)

office in a box

Source: I Heart Organizing

Here’s a great way to easily access and hide papers and office supplies using this office in a box. (@I Heart Organizing)

Creative ways to maximize storage using hooks. (@ a thousand ways)

Are you thinking about getting a family dog? Here are 12 reasons your family should get a dog. (@ alphamom)

Terrariums are a great way to bring a little green inside while we wait for spring. (@Centsational Girl)

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Source: Two Peas and their Pod

Does the coconut and semi-sweet chocolate make this yummy-looking Chex mix good for you? (@ Two Peas and their Pod)

Is it okay to eat pumpkin in the spring if it’s in an ooey-gooey French toast bake? (@ whatever)

Aren’t recipes for fridge-clearing pasta bakes a perfect idea for using up odds and ends? (@ Apartment Therapy)

Tilapia with roasted tomatoes and pesto would make a quick and flavorful dinner. (@ $5 Dinners)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.20.13

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Amy

5 Days Nursery

Source: five days…5 ways

I adore this turquoise, blue and yellow nursery with Amy Butler wallpaper and fun butterfly wall art. (@ Five Days…5 Ways)

These sweet little garlands made with paper and a simple straight stitch look like a fun & easy craft to tackle. (@ Design Mom)

Friendship Necklace Kits would be a fun diy gift for children to make and give to their friends. (@ Inner Child Fun)

Awesome, easy to see and complete kids chore chart tutorial (@ My Name is Snickerdoodle)

lemon-chia-seed-cake

Source: baking bites

Chia Seeds are so good for you, wouldn’t it be great to get some into your diet in a Lemon-Chia Seed Cake? (@ Baking Bites)

Banana Bars with Browned Butter Icing instead of normal banana bread look like a fun twist on this banana bread classic. (@ Bake or Break)

I love this different take on Taco Soup with orzo instead of tortillas (@ Dine & Dish)

This 30 Minute Skillet Kale, White Bean & Sausage Soup looks like a winner for an easy and comforting dinner (@ serious eats)

Birdseed_Wreath

Source: apartment therapy

These five different ideas for diy bird-seed feeders to make would be a great winter boredom buster (@ apartment therapy)

Make a retro potluck dish cozy from an old sweater (@ makezine.com)

I love this idea for upcycling a maxi dress into an Easy Peasy Tot Teepee (@ awesome sauce & asshattery )

This little Indoor Fairy Garden would be a fun craft to do with the kids (@ Craft Jr.)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.13.13

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Amy

source: kara’s party ideas

This Wicked Musical inspired birthday party is unbelievably cool! (@ kara’s party ideas)

I am in love with this small kitchen redo and can’t wait to replicate the ideas in our home (@ Flower Patch Farm Girl)

This vintage-inspired baby headband is so cute! (@ u create)

source: design sponge

I can’t wait to try this furniture polish recipe (@ design sponge)

I am in awe of this painted backsplash (@ Sawdust & Embryos)

I want to try this homemade microwave caramel sauce (@ gimmie some oven)

I love these tips for making the perfect pancake (@ Serious Eats)

I love this adorable Valentine’s Day mantle (@ Every Day is an Occasion)

source: the kitchn

I love these 5 new ideas for things to do with your French Press and can’t wait to try them out (@ the kitchn)

I can’t wait to try this easy recipe for macarons (@ Bake at 350)

I love these zippered pillow covers for sprucing up an old pillow (@ Make It & Love It)

These Thai Chicken Wraps look absolutely delicious (@ The Pioneer Woman)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.06.13

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Amy

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I am over the moon for this Downton Abbey embroidery project. A perfect one to tackle while watching the show this season (the zen of making )

I love this twine wrapped lampshade for an inexpensive way to dress up an old shade (@ A Night Owl)

Making these DIY window clings would be a fun winter project to tackle with the kids (@ Merry With Children)

This outdoor Instagram wreath would be a cute way to display your photos (@ tatertots & jello)

Source: Love vs. Design

I love these free printables for Valentine’s to share with your sweetie for the holiday (@ Love vs. Design)

These knitted bracelets would be a great project for a beginning knitter (@ design sponge)

I adore this idea of transforming a shed into a playhouse (@ ohdeedoh)

These DIY Instagram magnets are another cute way to display your photos (@ design sponge)

Taco salad tacos? Best idea ever. (@ The Pioneer Woman)

Source: inspired by charm

This “everything” flatbread looks delicious (@ inspired by charm)

This double fingerprint heart necklace is such a cute idea (@ Rae Gun Ramblings)

This brown butter orange rosemary cornbread looks sinfully delicious (@ Joy the Baker)

I love this list of 17 plants you can grow from kitchen scraps (@ Black Thumb Gardner)

I will have to add these ten Oscar winning films to our Netflix agenda (@ Apartment Therapy)

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Amy’s Notebook 01.30.13

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Amy

source: how does she?

I can’t wait to print out these family dinner questions for our Friday family nights (@ How Does She?)

I adore this bunting made from an old dictionary (@ Brooklyn Limestone)

I love this simple yoga mat bag for a beginner sewing project (@ design sponge)

These peanut butter & jelly bars look like a great after school snack (@ Eat At Home)

I love this old sweater turned into a lampshade (@ Unskinny Boppy)

This creamy polenta with roasted mushrooms looks like the perfect lunch for me (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

source: u-create

I love this thrifty project for turning tights into leggings (@ u-create)

I can’t wait to try one of these ten microwave in a mug desserts (@ Love Stitched)

My kids would flip for this octopus pizza pie (@ instructables)

I love this tutorial for how to make oat milk (@ Oh She Glows)

These homemade black bean burgers look divine (@ Smells Like Home)

source: design sponge

I am dying to knit this adorable chunky cowl (@ design sponge)

I love these stylish ways to display black-and-white photos (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these tips for how to tie the perfect bow (@ my own ideas)

My family would love these whole wheat honey waffles (@ Cooking With My Kid)

I want to try this recipe for two ingredient pancakes (@ Recipe Girl)

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I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

source: kara’s party ideas

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Source: Love vs. Design

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I hope you enjoyed this collection of gathered links to DIY crafts, food projects, and thrifty ways to spruce up your home. Nothing brings me more joy then to highlight other fabulous bloggers. Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration!

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source: u-create

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