- Toddler and Children's Chore Chart -

A while back, I posted this post on a Chore Chart idea.

I've come up with an additional idea

and wanted to share it with you today.

 

 {Purchase Here}

This Chore Chart has the same appeal and idea as the other,

it's just faster and easier to make and change.

 

Each chore chart design comes with a set of matching

square and rectangle labels.

You can either write the chores on the labels,

or tape pictures onto them as I did below. 

 

Then as your child completes each chore,

they are able to slide it over to the "Done" side.

Easy for the toddler, child, or parent to see what's

completed and what is needs to be finished.

 

 

I laminated the chore chart and labels

and glued magnets onto the back.

It stays on our fridge where my daughter and I

can work on it together in the mornings.

 

 

At this point since she's only 3,

I've given her three chores.

1) Read a book (or rather look at a book...)

2) Make your bed

3) Star represents a special chore mommy needs help with

 

For more ideas or cute pictures to make your own labels,

click {HERE}.

 

These chore charts are for sale in my store,

either in the {Digital Format} or {Printed Format}.

I'm happy to personalize it too!

 

 

I'd love to hear any comments or suggestions! 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Countdown to Baby!

I am excited to add a new item to my Etsy Store!

My cute little sister and I have created these

"Countdowns to Baby" for shirts and/or frames!

 

There are 5 designs to choose from and 

there are three ways you can purchase them.

1) Purchase ALL FIVE digital files HERE

2) Purchase one design of your choice; 

printed either in Iron-On paper for shirts or laminated for starting at $1.99

I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! 

Thank you for stopping by!

How Many Kids Clothes Do I Store?

One thing that has been boggling for me
is storing clothes for future kids.
What's the best way to store?
Where do I store them?
How much do I store?

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After Googling these questions
and not finding answers that I liked,
I came up with my own.

This week I'll answer
"How much do I store?"
Come back next week to see
 how I've decided to store them.

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After comparing what other people suggested,
how many clothes my daughter
actually wears during the season,
and how much space it takes to
store the clothing,
this is what I've come up with.

As the season ends or she outgrows the clothes,

I pick out these number of items to put away

for the next child.

If I have more than the items suggested,

I either donate them to our local DI

or give them away to a family member or friend.

I printed and laminated this list

and keep it in my daughter's top drawer

as a handy reference everytime we rotate clothes.

Here's your free {printable}!

Download Here

Check back next week

and I'll show you how and where I store them.

How many clothes do you store?

 

Sweets, Flour and Sugar Labels

Here's a cheap and simple

way to label your canisters.

I printed the labels on regular computer paper

and then cut some laminate an inch bigger than the labels.

{Found here}
 

Then I placed the laminate over the label,

with the 1/2 inch extra hanging over the edges.

Then I applied the label to the canister,

pressing it smooth.

I liked using the laminate because

it not only allows the label to stick to the canister,

but it's also removable and protects the label.

Super easy and cute!

Below you can find a copy of my labels

that you can print for your own canisters.

I'd love to hear what you think!

Enjoy!

{Download Here}

 

Simple Children's Art Display

I am a huge fan of an 

uncluttered fridge front,

but I also am starting to get

lots of cute artwork from my toddler.

I wanted her to feel special and 

also have an organized, simple way

to display a few pieces at a time.

First I took some black contact paper

(sold at local stores or 

in my Online Store for $0.65 a foot)

and cut out the word Masterpieces. 

(Pattern below...)

After applying the word Masterpieces to my wall,

I went to my local dollar store and 

purchased 5 black frames.

I printed off a matching background

for each of the five frames

(Free printable below...)

to match the rest of the coloring in the room.

Then I took a small binder clip

and hot glued a metal star on one side,

and hot glued the other side to the 

top of the black frame.

I mounted the five frames,

each with a "starred" black binder clip

onto the wall in our dining/kitchen area.

Now to display her art,

I can easily slip it in the clip,

or insert her art behind the glass.

As I have more children,

each child will have their own frame

to display whatever they want.

I hope this helps simplify the

Art Displaying mayhem!

I'd love to hear what you think or

what you do to display the art in your own home!

Download Pattern Here

Distressing Ink for Pennies

I love distressing edges on cards, shelves, crafts, etc.
I had made up a way to get that distressed look
before I realized that you could buy
distressing ink pads at the craft stores.

I finally decided to purchase a few,
thinking that it would make distressing so much easier.
I was completely shocked how much the
tiny ink pads cost but still bought a few.



After using the ink pads,
I realized that they didn't make it
any easier in my opinion...
if anything it was more difficult.

So I'm back to my old way of distressing edges
and wanted to show you how I do it!

I just use cheap acrylic paint
that you can get 3 for $1 when it goes on sale.
I love using black, brown, and white, 
depending on the project.

Next you'll need a paper towel and some Q tips.
I get the paper towel BARELY wet,
however, you can also use it dry.
Having it wet makes the paint go a little farther
and on a little more smooth.



Wrap a part of the paper towel around your finger
and barely dip it in some paint.




Dab it on a paper to get the excess paint off
and then lightly wipe it along any edge.



Wipe lightly at first but as the paint comes off,
you can get a little more aggressive
with rubbing before you're ready for more paint.





I like to keep a few wet Q tips handy
because you can either
remove paint quickly with them if you don't like it
(which is another bonus using this technique over
the distressing ink pads...)
or just rub the paint and work it in a little better.



This costs pennies and I like the look
and technique a lot better because it
allows for changes and lets me fix mistakes.





Hope this helps and thanks for stopping by!
I'd love to hear your own distressing edges secrets and tips!